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Welcome Thank you for choosing Cogeco High Speed Internet. Welcome to the endless range of possibilities available to you with your new High Speed Internet service. When it comes to speed, you simply couldn t have made a better choice at speeds of up to 16Mbps, we offer the fastest Internet packages available. This means you ll be able to make the most of your time online downloading music, sending Email, gaming and everything else you like to do. All while enjoying instant connectivity and unlimited access time without tying up your phone line. By now, a Cogeco technician has installed your High Speed Internet. This brochure will show you how to get started, including how to install security features. If you have subscribed to High Speed Internet Standard or Pro an industry leading suite of security services powered by F-Secure is included with your subscription (High Speed Internet Lite subscribers can purchase the service online at cogeco.ca). To protect your computer, it s recommended that you install your security features immediately. This brochure will also show you how to take advantage of various package features, provide you with troubleshooting tips and give you answers to some common questions you may have. We suggest you keep it nearby your computer for future reference. You can also visit our Web site at cogeco.ca to find more information about Cogeco High Speed Internet, including customer FAQ s and Technical Support. Your experience with Cogeco High Speed Internet should be as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you ever need any assistance, you can always reach one of our Technical Support Specialists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-774-8888. Enjoy your High Speed journey. Sincerely, Ron A. Perrotta Vice President, Marketing
Table of Contents Getting Started 2 Setting Up Your Email 2 my.cogeco.ca 3 Accessing Webmail 3 Using Selfcare Online Services 5 Installing Your Free F-Secure Software 6 Security Tips 6 Cogeco Security Services Overview 7 Online Billing 9 Cogeco High Speed Packages 10 You ve Got Questions. We ve Got Answers 12 Complete Your Connection 18
Getting Started Before starting your High Speed adventure, you need to follow a few quick steps to set up your Email address and security features. Setting up your Email. You were provided with your primary Email address and password when your High Speed Internet was installed. This is where you can keep a record of this information and any other Email addresses you set up. Note that your user name is identical to your Email address. Your Email information: Primary Address 1: password: Additional Addresses 2: password: 3: password: 4: password: 5: password: 6: password: 7: password: The first thing you need to do is set up your Email address using the Email software already installed on your computer (example: Outlook Express or Netscape Mail). Simply go to cogeco.ca and: 1. Click on Customer Support. 2. Click on Internet Support. 3. Click on Setting Your Email. 4. Choose the User Guide corresponding to your Email service. 5. Follow the step-by-step instructions on how to set your Email address. Once you ve completed these steps, you ll be ready to send and receive Email. 2
my.cogeco.ca Your Cogeco homepage. With the my.cogeco.ca homepage you have quick and easy access to our Webmail service and customer Selfcare. The homepage is a secure Web platform from which you can access your Cogeco Email accounts anywhere in the world. Your homepage gives you access to premium content and customer information that s important to you. Customize your homepage with content such as sports, entertainment news, finances, TV listings and much more. Webmail access your Email account anywhere. Cogeco Webmail is a FREE service for all Cogeco High Speed Internet customers that allows you to use your Email account on any computer with access to the Internet, so you re not restricted to only reading and writing Email from your home. To access Webmail, simply: 1. Launch your Web browser. 2. Enter this address: my.cogeco.ca 3. Click on the Webmail tab in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. 4. Enter your Email address (customer@cogeco.ca) and password. 5. Click GO! Best of all, unlike other Email providers, our Webmail service is fully supported by your Cogeco Technical Support staff. 3
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Getting Started Using Selfcare Online Services. Your personal Selfcare Online Services is where you go to review User Guides with step-by-step instructions on how to: To access Selfcare, go to my.cogeco.ca and click on the Selfcare button. You will need to enter your primary Email address and password to login. Need assistance? One of our Technical Support Specialists can help you at 1-866-774-8888. 5
Make sure you re safe before you surf Protect your computer with Cogeco Security Services. Before you go online, it s essential that you protect your computer from viruses and other threats with an Internet security service. If you re a High Speed Internet Standard or Pro subscriber, Cogeco provides you with a FREE comprehensive security suite powered by F-Secure, a leader in worldwide computer protection. And now, F-Secure is compatible with Windows Vista. F-Secure protects your computer on all fronts, utilizing Antivirus, Antispam, Firewall, Enhanced Parental Control and Antispyware. All you need to do is install it. Installing Cogeco Security Services. 6 1. Prevent software conflicts by uninstalling any previous Antivirus software already installed on your computer. (Important: previously installed Security Services will cause a conflict with Cogeco Security Services). 2. Go to cogeco.ca/security to scan and remove any viruses on your computer before installing Cogeco Security Services. You ll find the Start Virus Scanner link in the upper right-hand corner of the page. 3. Click on the Download Now! link on cogeco.ca/security. 4. Login with your primary Cogeco Email address and password, then follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Now your computer is secure. If Cogeco Security Services were installed successfully, you ll see the Cogeco Security Services icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Security Tips file you download of both numbers and letters by turning on Automatic Update for your operating system. Check the help section of your operating system for instructions on how to setup Automatic Updates connection is secure. In Internet Explorer, a small lock will appear in the bottom right hand corner of your window
Enjoy state-of-the-art Online Protection with COGECO Security Services. Antivirus: Safeguard yourself against viruses, worms and Trojan horses. You ll be able to open email attachments, download music and movies and so much more without fear of infection. Personal Firewall: By automatically monitoring Internet traffic entering and leaving your PC, you can prevent hackers from accessing your personal files, passwords, credit card and confidential information. Antispam: Protects your inbox from Spam by filtering all incoming Email and placing suspicious Email into a separate folder where they can be reviewed and deleted. Enhanced Parental Control: Unfortunately, not everything on the web is well suited for your children. Ensure their safety by blocking them from inappropriate sites and even messenger programs. Antispyware: Prevent third parties and others from placing programs on your PC that may monitor your keystroke activity or track sensitive pesonal information. Cogeco Security Services never need renewing and automatically updates hourly to make sure your computer is always secure from the latest threats. Visit cogeco.ca/security for all the latest security updates and tips. We re watching out for your online safety. 7
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Pay your Cogeco bill online Paying your monthly statement is fast and easy with Cogeco s online billing and payment service. And with Verisign certification, you can be sure your payment is always secure. Billing made easy. With online billing you can: Enjoy the convenience of being able to manage your account anytime. Visit cogeco.ca or call 1-888-511-3366 to register now. 9
How Cogeco to activate High Speed your digital Internet receiver packages Different speeds for different needs. Are you going as fast as you d like? We have three High Speed packages with different capabilities tailored to different Internet requirements: Lite, Standard and Pro. If your Internet needs ever change, you can easily switch to one of our other High Speed Products. For more information call 1-888-511-3366. High Speed Lite If you re an occasional user who likes to send Email to stay in touch with family and friends, browse the Web, and wants the ability to talk and surf at the same time, then High Speed Lite is for you. It s five times faster than dial-up! High Speed Standard If the Internet is more a part of your everyday life or you simply want to have the fastest connection in its category, then High Speed Standard is for you. Up to 10 pictures, music and even video is quick and easy. High Speed Pro For the online gamer or multi-media buff, there s High Speed Pro. Up to 16 Mbps, it s great for home offices or heavy Internet users who upload and download large files regularly. You can stream smooth video and music with ease. It s an online multi-tasker s dream with speed twice as fast as the best service the phone company can offer. 10
With each High Speed Internet package, you get great value: Feature High Speed Lite High Speed Standard High Speed Pro Speed Download Up To 640 Kbps Up To 10 Mbps Up To 16 Mbps Speed Upload Up To 150 Kbps Up To 640 Kbps Up To 1 Mbps Always on Always on Always on Access No second phone line needed No second phone line needed No second phone line needed Talk on the phone at the same time Talk on the phone at the same time Talk on the phone at the same time Bit-Cap Upload and Download 10 GByte Combined 60 GByte Combined 100 GByte Combined Email Address 5 7 7 Email space Per Email Address 100 MByte 100 MByte 100 MByte Personal Web space No 10 MByte Per Email Address 10 MByte Per Email Address Technical Support SimpleHome Networking 24/7 Customer support 24/7 Customer support 24/7 Customer support Yes Yes Yes Security Services 2$/month FREE FREE Wi-Fi access* FREE FREE FREE Packages and features may change at anytime without notice. Visit cogeco.ca for the latest package specifications. *NOTE: Please visit Cogeco.ca/wifi for more information. Test your speed! To see just how fast your High Speed Internet is, go to http://speedtest.cogeco.net Why is Cable faster? Cogeco s hybrid network, composed of fibre optics and coaxial cable, is wider than a phone line. That extra width means more information can be transferred quicker. 11
You ve Got Questions. We ve Got Answers. Configuration Q: Can I hook up more than one computer to my Internet connection? A: Customers who subscribe to our High Speed Internet Standard and Pro packages can connect up to three computers on a home network. Our cable modems are automatically configured under these packages to provide IP addresses to the additional computers. All you need to do is purchase a network hub or router, the cabling, and connect all the computers and devices together. Please note that the COGECO Customer Contact Centre does not provide support for setting up home networks. Q: Which username and password do I have to enter to access the servers? A: The only time that users of our cable Internet service have to enter their username and password is when they check their Email or upload Web pages. However, most Email software programs let you save these values on setup. This way you don t have to enter them every time you want to check for new mail. Your username for Email is your full Email address. 12
Email Q: What are COGECO s incoming and outgoing mail servers? A: COGECO s incoming mail server is pop.cogeco.ca COGECO s outgoing mail server is smtp.cogeco.ca You must type in the server names in lowercase letters. For more information on how to set up your Email program, see page 2. Q: How much storage space do I have with my Email accounts? A: Cogeco Email allows for 100 MB of storage per Email account. Q: I have forgotten my password. What should I do? A: COGECO can assist you only with passwords that have been set up on our servers. If you have forgotten the password for your main Email address, you must contact COGECO (see contact information at the back of the guide). If you have forgotten the password for secondary addresses, you can assign a new one by logging on our Web site and assigning a new one. Passwords for Windows, screen savers, and software profiles are built into the software and cannot be accessed or changed by our technical support. Q: Which Email software can I use? A: You can use any Email software with our High Speed Internet service. However, it is your responsibility to set up the profiles in your Email software. COGECO Technical Support offers assistance only in setting up Microsoft Outlook Express. Webmail Q: What is Webmail? A: Webmail is free with all Cogeco High Speed Internet packages. This service allows you to access your Cogeco Email account through any computer connected to the Internet. Send and receive your Cogeco Email from work or while at a friend s plus it s fully supported by our Cogeco Technical Staff. 13
You ve Got Questions. We ve Got Answers. Q: How do I access the Cogeco Webmail service? A: You can access your Email through our Webmail service simply by connecting to my.cogeco.ca and accessing the Webmail button. You will be required to enter your Email address and password in order to access your Email account. Your my.cogeco.ca homepage is available on any computer connected to the Internet in the world. Q: How can I organize my Email in Webmail? A: Using the Advanced mode of Webmail allows you to create and use folders to organize your Email. Once you have moved an Email to a folder, you can still download it to a PC by forwarding the Email to yourself. Web pages Q: How do I create a Web page? A: There are many ways to create a Web page, and several programs available to do this. We recommend going to one of the major search engines and doing a search for HTML basics. The first step is to actually create your Web page. You simply create an HTML document on your computer using any HTML program. After you 14
have created your Web page(s) on your computer, you need to upload them to COGECO s server for everyone to be able to access and view your page(s). Q: How do I upload my Web pages to my Web space? A: In order to upload your Web pages to your Web space, you will need an FTP program. There are several FTP programs available on the Internet. We suggest going to a free software site such as www.tucows.com to obtain one. Q: Which program should I use to upload my Web pages? A: There are several FTP programs available, and COGECO does not require you to use any particular one. We suggest going to a free software site such as www.tucows.com and trying a few until you find one that you are comfortable with. Security Q: Are there any safety precautions I can take while surfing? A: When connected to the Internet whether via cable or telephone service it is advisable to take the following precautions to further protect yourself, your equipment, software and files: 1) Turn off file/printing sharing; 2) If you have a home network, use a Firewall for security; 3) Make sure you have the latest virus downloaded from the Internet or Email attachments) without virus scanning them first even if they come from a trusted source. (Senders may not be aware of an embedded virus, or someone else could be using their address). Q: What security measures has COGECO taken? A: COGECO High Speed Internet advanced cable modems do not permit certain traffic types that can pose a potential risk, such as NetBEUI and IPX/SPX protocols. These are typically used in an office network situation where sharing devices like printers is important. These types of traffic cannot pass through the COGECO High Speed Internet network or modems. This severely impedes the ability of individuals with malicious intent to invade a customer s privacy. However, there are basic precautions that everyone should take when using any Internet service. 15
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You ve Got Questions. We ve Got Answers. Troubleshooting Q: I can t connect to a Web site. What is causing this? A: Web sites exist all over the world and are hosted on different servers. If a server is not available, no one will be able to visit any sites on that server. COGECO has no control over other servers on the Internet. Q: I can t receive any Email. Why is this happening? A: You must have the correct server name specified to receive Email. COGECO s incoming mail server is pop.cogeco.ca. Also, be sure to specify your whole Email address as the username, including the @cogeco.ca part of the address. Q: My Internet connection is slow, what is causing this? A: How quickly you receive information depends on how fast the server you are connecting to is responding. For example, if yahoo.com is slow, the Web page will be slow for anyone connecting to it. You may receive a faster response if you use a proxy server. It is also a good idea to periodically clear the cache in your browser. Q: Does the Internet speed depend on how many people share the cable line? A: COGECO works diligently to ensure that our connection points are balanced in terms of usage. Our High Speed Internet network is constantly being optimized to ensure that you are getting the speed you need 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Keep in mind that performance is subject to routing on the Internet, speed of the host server you are visiting and traffic load on the host server. In other words, you are only as fast as the site you are connecting to. Q: I can t see the Web page I uploaded. What can cause this? A: Remember that in order to view your Web page, you must go to the URL «home.cogeco.ca/~username» where username is the first part of your Email address. 17
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