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How do I contact you?

You can contact us in any of the following ways:
By Mail:
Surfin The Net
709 North Parrott Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34972

Or

Surfin The Net
P.O. Box 1857
Okeechobee, FL 34973

By Telephone: 863-763-2045
Toll Free Number: 1-877-763-2045
By FAX: 863-763-4929
By Email:support@surfinthenet.net


Note: Before you call tech_support with an issue shut down your computer, wait 15 seconds and turn it back on. If the problem you are having is still there, than call tech_support.

1. When you call for support-please have your computer ON.
If you have left a message for support please make sure your computer is ON so that when we call
you back everything is ready for us to begin troubleshooting.
Also just as important-make sure you have a phone plugged in NEAR your computer so we can talk to you
while you follow the steps with us on your computer.

2. We have some people who call and leave us messages with no phone number, no name etc.
Please understand if we do not have your phone number we cannot call you back!
Also, sometimes the connection on the phone is not clear when people leave us a message.

If we cannot hear what you are saying on the voice mail (muffled voices, static, etc.)we probably cannot return
your call either because we may not have a number for you.
Please understand we do our best to return all calls but occasionaly we do not hear the messages.
This happens most often when people are calling us on a cell phone.

Antivirus software vendors urge users to update their antivirus software and be careful when
opening e-mail attachments. "If you're not expecting an e-mail, don't open it.

New FAQ's
When I click the X on my browser it does not disconnect me

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options.
2. Click the Connections tab.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Advanced.
5. Click the Disconnect when connection may no longer be needed check box to select it.
6. Click OK until all screen are closed.
Note: In all cases the check box may already be selected.
If this applies, simply click the box to remove the check, click APPLY, then click again to put the check back.
Click APPLY, OK, and then OK again.


Please update your mail server settings if you have not already.
New Server Settings:
POP3-Incoming = mail.surfinthenet.net
SMTP-Outgoing = smtp.surfinthenet.net

12/16/03 My friends are sending me email and it is being sent back to them!
It is probably due to the SPAM filtering we have.
First off, double check to be sure they are trying to send to the CORRECT email address.
Then, have them look at the message on the mail that came back to them.
If it has a message that the "user exceeds disk quota" you have too much mail in your mailbox.
Check all of your folders, trash, sentmail, etc.. and clean it out.
We will be adding more information on a regular basis.

When is my billing date?


Your billing date is always DUE by the 15th day of the month to avoid disconnect from our servers.
Disconnect of services for non-pay is the 18th day of the month at 12noon.

My browser does not have cookies enabled!
"Your web browser options are currently set to disable cookies.
RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, set your privacy level to low or to accept all cookies:
In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.
On the Privacy tab, move the settings slider to Low or Accept All Cookies.
Click OK.
If this does not work, check the date and time on your computer.
Make sure the correct date and time are entered then try the site again.


    Also, information from Microsoft Support if the fix above does not work

This article was previously published under Q317689
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to browse to a Web site, you may receive an error
message similar to the following:

Your browser is not currently set to accept cookies.
This behavior may occur even though your Web browser is configured to accept cookies.
NOTE: You may not experience this problem when you browse to other Web sites.
CAUSE:
This behavior can occur in the following situation:
You browse to a Web site that is saved in your list of Favorites.
-and-
The Favorite for the Web site is damaged.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, remove the Web site from your list of Favorites,
and then again add it the list. To do this, follow these steps:
Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
On the Favorites menu, click Organize Favorites.
In the list of Favorites, click the Favorite for the Web site where you have the problem.
Click Delete, and then click Yes to send the item to the Recycle Bin.
Click Close.
Quit and then restart Internet Explorer.
Browse to the Web site that you want to again add to your Favorites list.
On the Favorites menu, click Add to Favorites, and then click OK.
Click here to go to the Microsoft article if you wish

How do I set the DEFAULT connection?
OR- When I opened Internet explorer there was no option to connect


You should also follow these instructions if you cannot connect by opening
Internet Explorer after signing up with our service.

Open Internet Explorer
Choose "work offline" if or "cancel" if a connection pop up dialong box appears
Click on Tools
Click on Internet Options
Click on Connections
You should see a list inside a white box of connections you have set up
Find the one that is set up to connect to us
Click once on it to highlight it
Find the sentence below the box that states "always dial my default connection" and choose that option.

Find the "set default" tab to the right and click it.
Look to make sure the connection to us has the word "default" next to it.
Click Apply at the bottom of that window.
Close Internet Explorer and then re open it.
You should get a connection dialog box that you can click connect on.
If you don't you may need to re boot your computer to get the settings to take effect.
If this does not work please call us so we can help.

Some Microsoft Communication Errors and Fixes

CLICK HERE Windows 98 Communications Error Messages


When I am connected to the web I dont see the two monitors on my task bar
and I cant see my connection.
What do I need to do to place those little monitors back on the task bar?

In "My Computer", Double click Dial-up Networking, On the top line menu, click on the symbol
Highlight "Connections", then click on "settings"
On the General Tab, make sure "show an icon on taskbar" is checked


Will I get an Icon on my desktop?



YES



How long can my user name and email address be?


A maximum of 12 characters.

My password is only 6 charcters long, why does it look like it is 15 characters?


Windows adds extra **** for security, this has nothing to do with us.

Do you block PORT 25?


YES-No Exceptions

What are the hours for Technical Support?

Our hours are Monday through Friday 9 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturday 10am - 2:00pm EST.
If there is a problem during non office hours such as an outage,
we will be working on the problem but we will not be answering the phones.
All calls will be returned the following day or on Monday if the call was placed during the weekend.

We do not get many after hours calls, that is why there are no Technicians available for
phone calls after hours or on weekends.

I do not have a credit card or debit card, can I pay by check?

Yes.

Can I sign up over the phone or by mail?

Yes, (payment must be received before activation) also sign up's are done at our location or on our secure sign up page (coming soon).

Can you send me a set up disk?

Yes.
If you need help with your set up you can call or email us for support.
If you are currently a customer and need to set up a connection again you can go to:
Access Number Lookup and log in.
Find an access number and use the "Auto Setup" hyperlink to download a new set up configuration.

Availible Soon

Can I prepay for a year or more?

No, we prefer that all billing is done on a monthly basis, or a maximum of 3 months.

How do I access my e-mail while I am away from home?

Go to: http://webmail.surfinthenet.net/ to log in to Webmail

How do I use my webspace?

(WEBSPACE IS FOR DIAL UP CUSTOMERS ONLY)

You will need to request that we enable the webspace for you.
You can make a request via
e-mail or by phone 1-877-763-2045.
Once the webspace is enabled your URL will be this:
http://www.surfinthenet.net/~your user name
You will use the same username and password for your dial up account to FTP into your space.
Example:
username- joe
password- iwantftpnow
FTP information:
DNS: Primary is: ns1.gct21.net or 64.42.89.140
Secondary is: ns2.gct21.net or 64.42.89.100

Create a public_html folder and upload your pages into it.
You will need to use an FTP program, there are many free ones available.
We recommend using GOOGLE.COM search to find some FTP programs.

I have 5 email accounts with you, can I have a webpage for each address?

No, you are only entitled to one 20mb web address with your dial up account

How do I set my home page?

By default your home page is set up for you from the software you install. However if you need to change it just, Open Internet Explorer, click on TOOLS, click on INTERNET OPTIONS
Under the GENERAL settings you will see
"You can change which page to use for your home page"
Enter the web address (URL) of the page you want to see first
when connecting to the Internet.
If there is an address in there and it is NOT what you want,
remove it and then enter the new page.
Click APPLY
Then click OK
You should be able to click on your HOME icon at anytime to get to the page you have chosen.

I am going to travel and need access numbers for another area

You will need to know the area code(s) of where you will want access.
You can then go to:
access number look up and find the numbers.
Remember to call us and give this information to Mike or Eddie to activate the server with the new number.

How can I change my access number?

It depends on which operating system you are using.
If Win 95 & 98 open my computer, open dial up networking, find the connection,
right click then left click on properties, you will see where you can change the number.

Any other O/S right click on Internet Explorer, left click on properties.
Click on connections, look in the dial up settings for the connection to our service.
Double click on that connection name, click on the properties tab,
there you will see where to change the number. Make sure you click OK when you are finished.
(There are many ways to change the access number-we have tried to give examples for the easiest way)

Why won't Windows let me save my password?
Save Password Check Box Is Unavailable

This is a known issue. Please go to the Microsoft link below for the fix.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 137361


Information on DISCONNECTS CLICK HERE


How can I tell if I already have a V.92 modem?

Go to the Control Panel. Select modems and then Diagnostics. Select your modem and press the button "More Info".
(You need to do this when you are NOT CONNECTED.)
After a few seconds, a number of lines of information will be returned to the screen.
On about the third line, you should see either V.90 or V.92, which indicates which type of modem you have.


How do I cancel my service?

You can either call us at 1-877-763-2045 or send an email request to cancel to: Support@SurfinTheNet.Net
We will need your last name and dial up username to complete your request.
If you send an email request and do not recieve a confirmation please call us or re-send the request.