BuffNET Setup Instructions for:
WebTV
Although the WebTV system does support a 'typical' ISP connection
through a program called "OpenISP", it also has some significant
differences from standard computers. Due to the WebTV console's
design and operation BuffNET cannot offer any hardware technical
support beyond this document.
Technically speaking your WebTV system would
be one of two models:
WebTV (Classic)
The first year version
33,600 (33.6kbps) modems
No External Ports
No 'upgrades' available for it's internal system
WebTV Plus
Newer / Current Version
56,000 (56kbps) Kflex modem
Several external ports including Printer Port
Uses an internal hard drive to allow for system updates
Either system will be able to work with BuffNET's systems through
the OpenISP plan.
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Once you are connected, select <Setup>
from the side bar.
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From the Setup menu, click <Dialing>.
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From the Dialing Options menu, click <Use your ISP>.
Note: If you do not have the USE
YOUR ISP option, contact WebTV Customer Care to activate
OpenISP.
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Read the <Using your own ISP> information
then, click the <Continue> button.
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Read the <Is using your own ISP right for you?>
information then, click the <Continue>
button.
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Read the Should you use WebTV to connect instead information
then, click the <Continue> button.
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In the Service provider name text box, type <BuffNET>
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In the Login name text box, type your dial-up username.
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In the password text box, type your dial-up password.
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In the Modem dial-in number text box, type your local BuffNET
access number.
Below is BuffNET's Telephone number matrix -
last revised March 2002. The local access dialup number will
be dependent on your location and your local dialing area.
Please consult
your telephone book or your local telephone access provider
to see which number is local for you. BuffNET will not be
responsible for any long distance charges that may be incurred
if you choose a non-local number.
What county are you in...?
[ Erie ] [ Niagara
] [ Cattaraugus ]
[ Chautauqua ] [ Wyoming
] [ Genesee ]
Calling Area
(County) |
Dial-up Type |
Phone Number & Primary Location |
| Erie |
56k Dialup |
716-332-3620
(Buffalo) |
| 716-213-2110
(Tonawanda) |
| ISDN Service |
716-213-2112
(Tonawanda) |
| Niagara |
56k Dialup |
716-213-2110
(Tonawanda) |
| 716-478-0080
(Lockport) |
| Chautauqua |
56k Dialup |
716-363-7536 (Dunkirk) |
Cattaraugus-
North |
56k Dialup |
716-332-3620
(Buffalo) |
Cattaraugus-
South |
56k Dialup |
716-373-5234
(Olean) |
| Wyoming |
56k Dialup |
716-492-5740
(Arcade) |
| Genesee |
56k Dialup |
585-815-0454
(Batavia) |
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Click the <Done> button.
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Click the <Continue> button to allow
your WebTV Internet terminal to hang up and reconnect.
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Click the <Use your ISP> button. A confirmation
screen will provide you with the option to use your own ISP
or to use WebTV. Selecting <Use your ISP>
will cause the WebTV Internet Terminal to redial using your
ISP.
Should you encounter a problem with your WebTV Terminal, please
contact WebTV directly. BuffNET can only assist you with account
related questions.
Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2002
By: helpdesk@buffnet.net
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