
Q: What is my username?
A:
Your username will be the name you choose during sign-up with a “@”
and net-X.net (example: username@net-a.net). The network you are setup
on will have a letter associated with it. This letter will follow net-X.net,
where "X" is the network identifier. Not all networks require the letter
identifier.
Q: Can I change my
username and password?
A: You may change
only your password by calling Technical Support at 1-866-638-4376
or by clicking
on My Account above.
Q: Can I use the service
on multiple computers?
A: Yes, you can
use your dialup account on multiple computer, just not at the same time.
Q: Will I be charged
extra if I connect with a number that is long distance?
A: Yes. Please
ensure that the number(s) you choose are local calls. We are not responsible
for any long-distance charges incurred by your account.
Q: Why am I receiving
Possible Interruption of Service email messages?
A: 90% of the
time your credit card has expired. You may call 1-866-638-4376
and update your billing information or by clicking on My Account above.
Q: What if the number
I’m dialing is not a local number?
A: Contact Technical
Support for assistance or email . If emailing us,
please include your name, your preferred way to contact you, and a description
of the situation.
Q: How do I add additional
email accounts?
A: When you sign
up for service you can have up your primary email account. To add an
email account, call 1-866-638-4376 or by clicking on My Account above.
Q: I keep receiving
an error message when I try to connect. What do they mean?
A: An error message
with the number 691 could mean that your account is inactive. Please
contact our Customer Service department at 1-866-638-4376 for
this or any other error messages.
Q: Is this going to
be long distance?
A: If there is
a local number in the list during signup process, then no, there will
not be any long distance charges.
Q: Can I use numbers
in my password?
A: Yes, you can
use numbers in your password.
Q: My computer says
“I’m Connected” but what do I do now?
A: You can open
a browser such as "Internet Explorer" or "Netscape" by clicking the
"E" or "N" icon on your desktop. Alternately, you can go to the start
button on your task bar. Scroll to programs and click on "Internet Explorer,"
then type a URL into the address field and press enter.
Q: Are there more numbers
to dial in with other than the one I am using now?
A: We have many
access number to choose from. Visit https://signup.qwikdial.net/PopFinder.asp?Mode=find&ClientID=SANP
and enter both the area code and the first three digits of your telephone
number to see a current list.
Q: What number do I
call to change my Credit Card Information?
A: You may change
your account information by calling 1-866-638-4376 or by clicking on My Account above.
Q: Are there certain
Hours that I can call the Tech Support Number?
A: You can call
us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Q: How do I get my
email?
A: Click on the
"Check WebMail" link on the Menu to the left of this webpage.
Type in your email user name and password, then click the enter button.
You may also setup a mail client such as Outlook, Outlook Express, or
Netscape Mail. For help on setting these programs up, point your browser
to https://signup.qwikdial.net/help/Default.asp or call 1-866-638-4376.
QwikDial
QwikBand™
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: What is QwikDial QwikBand™
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
is a product that accelerates your Web surfing experience using your existing
phone jack and modem with NO additional equipment and NO waiting! It's the
high-speed surfing solution with the convenience of dial-up.
Q: What are the hardware and software requirements
for using QwikDial QwikBand™?
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
currently supports Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT 4, and Windows XP
The minimum system requirements to run QwikDial QwikBand™
are:
· 90 MHz Pentium processor with 64 MB of RAM
· Windows 95 with Service Pack 2 or higher
· 28.8k modem or higher
· At least 12 MB of free disk space
· Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
We recommend:
· Pentium III processor with 128 MB of RAM
· Windows 98 or higher
· 56K modem
· At least 20 MB of free disk space
· Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
QwikDial QwikBand™
does NOT support the following operating systems: Macintosh, Windows 3.11
or earlier, Windows CE, Palm OS, Sega Dreamcast, Sony Playstation 2, Microsoft
X-Box, Web TV, Unix/Linux for PC/Mac, and Mobile Phone Web.
Q: Why do I need QwikDial
QwikBand™?
A: It's fast - With QwikDial
QwikBand™
you will be able to view Web pages and read Web-based e-mail in a flash.
It's easy - All you need is a phone jack.
Start enjoying high-speed Web surfing today with NO additional equipment
and NO waiting.
It's just a fraction of the price of most
DSL or cable offerings.
Q: How fast is QwikDial
QwikBand™?
A: The exact amount of acceleration
can vary, but with QwikDial QwikBand™
you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites,
read your e-mail on the Web, and perform many other Web-based activities
up to 6 times faster!
Q: How does QwikDial QwikBand™
work?
A: Before the text and graphics
that make up Web pages get sent to you over your phone line, QwikDial
QwikBand™
compresses them using a proprietary technology. Less data is sent so the
download of pages and your surfing experience are that much faster! In
addition, QwikDial QwikBand™
stores elements of the Web sites you visit frequently so you do not have
to re-download them every time you visit these sites.
Q: What browsers can I use with QwikDial
QwikBand™?
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
works with many popular browsers. The only requirement is that the browser
must be able to set a proxy server.
Q: What gets accelerated with QwikDial
QwikBand™?
| What will be accelerated |
What will not be accelerated |
| Web pages - HTML, markup and JavaScript |
Streaming media, audio and video files |
| Graphics including JPEG and GIF images |
Secure pages, such as those used for online banking and credit card
forms |
| Text |
Files and attachments such as music or digital photos. |
| E-mail on the Web |
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Q: Will QwikDial QwikBand™
speed up everything I do on the Web?
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
accelerates certain text and graphics on Web pages. With QwikDial
QwikBand™
you will notice a significantly faster experience when you visit Web sites,
read your e-mail on the Web, and perform many other Web-based activities.
QwikDial QwikBand™
will not currently accelerate file downloads such as music files, streaming
media or non-Web-based e-mail programs such as Outlook Express.
Q: How Do I Sign up for QwikDial
QwikBand™?
A: To add QwikDial QwikBand™
to your existing service, call 1-866-638-4376.
If you are not currently a member and would like to create an account
you can use with QwikDial QwikBand™,
click here.
Q: Does QwikDial QwikBand™
speed up e-mail downloads?
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
will speed up Web-based e-mail programs such as webmail. It will not,
however, increase the speed of downloading attachments or files, nor will
it speed up non-Web-based e-mail programs such as Outlook Express.
Viewing Secure Pages when using QwikDial QwikBand™
QwikDial QwikBand™
does not interfere with secure pages (such as those where you enter personal
or credit card information), although it does not accelerate them either.
You will not see speed improvements when viewing these types of pages.
Q: Where Can I Download QwikDial
QwikBand™?
A: If you have already signed up
for the QwikDial QwikBand™
Accelleration service and need to download another copy, please click
here.
To add QwikDial QwikBand™
to your existing service, call 1-866-638-4376 to sign-up and download.
Q: How do I install QwikDial QwikBand™?
A: Installation is very easy. Simply
download the QwikDial QwikBand™
installer and save it to your desktop. Then, double-click on the file
to install QwikDial QwikBand™.
If you have already signed up for the QwikDial QwikBand™
service and just need to download the software, click
here.
If you have not yet signed up for Internet Service, click here to both sign up
and download the software.
Viewing Secure Pages when using QwikDial QwikBand™
QwikDial QwikBand™
does not interfere with secure pages (such as those where you enter personal
or credit card information), although it does not accelerate them either.
You will not see speed improvements when viewing these types of pages.
Q: Does QwikDial QwikBand™
speed up e-mail downloads?
A: QwikDial QwikBand™
will speed up Web-based e-mail programs such as webmail. It will not,
however, increase the speed of downloading attachments or files, nor will
it speed up non-Web-based e-mail programs such as Outlook Express.
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