(Answer) (Category) PRW.NET FAQ's : (Category) Dialup and Modems :
How can I reduce the connection time on Windows 95/98 ?
If after the "Verifying Username and Password" message the system takes longer than expected to confirm the connection, you probably have some options enabled that are not necessary for your Internet connection. To reduce the connection time eliminate these options by following these steps:

1. Double click on "My Computer" and then "Dialup Networking".

2. Place the mouse pointer (e.g. the arrow) over the icon used for PRW.NET and press the right mouse button. Select "Properties" on the menu.

3. Select "Server Types" and make sure the following checkboxes are not selected:
    Advanced
        - Log On to Network

    Allowed Network Protocols
        - NetBEUI
        - IPX/SPX Compatible
You should only have the following options enabled:
    Advanced
        - Enable Software Compression

    Allowed Network Protocols
        - TCP/IP
If you have the "Log On to Network" option enabled, the system will look for a PC network after establishing the connection. It normally will continue afterwards but this produces an unnecessary delay. The "NetBEUI" and "IPX/SPX" protocols are not used on most Internet applications.
2001-Oct-02 9:12pm
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