Dialup Accelerator FAQ's
How much does Dialup Accelerator cost?
With your dialup up plan for $4 a month, for each computer it is used on, you can add the accelerator service.
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How much faster will my connection be?
Connection and download speed depend on your modem speed, current phone line conditions, computer performance and configuration, on the type of data/graphics you download and on
net traffic. On average you should expect up to 7x faster browsing speed.
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How does Dialup Accelerator work?
For the most part, Internet traffic goes through our software, which runs in the background on your computer. It sends page requests to our proxy servers, that perform
sophisticated compression and implement additional technologies, resulting in significant browsing speed increase. More details could be found in the technology section.
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Will I be bombarded with ads?
No. We believe in your right to get a faster Internet connection without annoying banner advertising or any kind of spyware.
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Who can benefit from an accelerator?
The service is designed mainly for dialup users. The 7x acceleration ratio was measured for the dialup. Broadband is already fast and there is no need for this service.
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What are the system requirements?
Windows® Systems
- Browser - Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher, or Netscape versions 4.07 through 7.0.
- Windows® OS - Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Service Pack 2.
- Hardware - Pentium 200MHz (or equivalent) with 64MB RAM, at least 5MB of hard-drive space
Mac® Systems
- Browser - Safari™ 1.0 or later.
- Mac OS® X 10.2 or later
- Hardware - 333Mhz PowerPC G3 processor, 128MB RAM, 6MB of hard drive space
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What about privacy?
We respect and protect your privacy. See our Privacy Policy.
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What are the advantages of ad suppression?
The accelerator performs ad suppression: it recognizes and removes banner ads and other advertising from each page. This accelerates page loading, eliminates annoyance and distraction and
protects your privacy from online advertisers.
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Why sign up?
The real question is -- Why not? The accelerator is a technology to allow users an accelerated Internet connection through dialup. You get a faster Internet connection without
annoying banner advertising!
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Can I use it when I travel?
The accelerator is ideal for laptop travelers. Our software solution allows the fastest Internet connection from any remote dialup connection anywhere, anytime.
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Are downloads, streaming media, and games accelerated too?
The accelerator will accelerate only web pages loading (text, images and animations), web based mail, email (embedded images and animations).
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We are using a shared Internet connection, where should we install the accelerator?
On every computer, that you wish to accelerate. You do not need to install the accelerator on the machine, that serves only as a gateway.
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May I use the accelerator on multiple machines?
Yes: however, you will need a separate account for every PC you want using the accelerator service.
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After installing the program no webpages are not being displayed.
Make sure you have all browsers closed and all firewalls shut off when installing the program. Also when running the program make sure no firewalls or proxy programs are enabled
or running.
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My Dial-up Accelerator works fine for about 15 minutes, then stops loading web pages.
Try running a complete Scan Disk and then a Defrag. This helps a lot with keeping the Accelerator running smoothly and quickly along with other programs on your computer. Run the
Scan Disk first by going to Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Scan Disk. You will find Defrag in the same location.
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If you need more help with any of our products or services
please contact us at 1.888.Nationwide (628-4669)
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