Whats an ISP and exactly what will change?
(If the following does not make sufficient sense to you, consult the question-and-answer page to guide you through the changes step-by-step.) ISP stands for “Internet Service Provider”. In the past, Hunter/Interport has been the ISP for several hundred faculty and students at Hunter. Using the modem in your (home) computer you dial a phone number provided by your ISP; when connected, you provide a user name and corresponding password, and you get connected to the Internet. This whole process is also referred to as “dialup networking” or “DUN”. Before you can do that, however, you need to install or configure some “communication software”. Most ISPs provide you with their own software package (on a CD, on diskettes, or per download if you have another connection already and are in the process of switching) that are easy to install and where you just have to answer a few simple questions, e.g., the phone number you are dialling from. Win9x users have appropriate software already installe
