SEC. 8. DIAL-UP NETWORK/BROWSER SPECIFICATIONS (WEB INTERFACE)

.01 The following are some general instructions (many of these settings may already be set by default in your software):

Dial-up network settings: (a) Set dial-up server type to PPP (b) Set network protocol to TCP/IP Browser settings: (a) Set to receive ‘cookies’ (b) Enable JavaScript or Jscript (c) Browser must be capable of file uploads (i.e., Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape 2.0 or higher) (d) Enter the URL address of http://10.225.224.2 (Remember, this is a point-to-point connection, not the Internet.) .02 Due to the large number of communication products available, it is impossible to provide specific information on all soft- ware/hardware configurations. However, since most of our filers use Windows 95, 98 or NT software, the following instructions are geared toward those products:

UPLOADING FILES WITH DIAL-UP NETWORKING/WEB BROWSER IN WINDOWS 95/98

(1) This is a point-to-point connection - - not the Internet. (2) Your browser must be capable of file uploads, i.e., Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 2.0 or higher. (3) If you currently access the Internet via a LAN or a PROXY server, you will need to disable those options in your browser and

enable ‘Connect to the Internet using a modem’.

Select Programs

Accessories Communications (Windows 98) Dial-Up Networking

First time connecting with Dial-Up Network (If you have logged on previously, skip to Subsequent Dial-up Network Connections.)

The first time you dial-in, you will need to configure your Dial-Up Networking.

Select ‘Make new connection’ . Type a descriptive name for the system you are calling. Select your modem. Click ‘Next’ . Enter area code 304 and telephone number 262-2400 . Click ‘Next’ . When you receive a message that you have successfully created a new Dial-Up Networking connection, click ‘Finish’ . Click ‘Connect’ to dial. If you are prompted for a user name and password, complete according to local procedures; otherwise, click ‘OK’ . When you receive the message that you have connected to our system, click on your Web Browser (remember, you are not connecting via the Internet - - this is a point-to-point connection) . In the URL Address enter http://10.225.224.2 and press ENTER .

Subsequent Dial-Up Network connections

Click ‘Connect’ . If prompted for user name and password, complete according to local procedures; otherwise, click ‘OK’ . When you receive ‘Connection Complete’, click ‘OK’ . Click on your Web Browser (remember, you are not connecting via the Internet) . In the URL Address enter http://10.225.224.2 and press ENTER .

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First time connection to The FIRE System (If you have logged on previously, skip to Subsequent Connections to the FIRE

System.)

Click ‘Create New Account’ . Fill out the registration form and click ‘Create’ . Enter your logon name (most users logon with their first and last name). Enter your password (the password is user assigned and is case sensitive). Click ‘Create’ . If you receive the message ‘account created’, click ‘OK’ . Click ‘ Start the Fire Application. ’

Subsequent connections to The FIRE System

Click ‘ Log On’ . Enter your logon name (most users logon with their first and last name). Enter your password (the password is user assigned and is case sensitive).

At Menu Options:

Click ‘Information Returns’ Enter your TCC: Enter your EIN: Click ‘Submit’ . The system will then display the company name, address, city, state, ZIP code, and phone number. This information will be used to contact or send any correspondence regarding this transmission. Update as appropriate and/or click ‘Accept’ .

Click one of the following:

Original File Replacement File (if you select this option, select one of the following): FIRE Replacement (file was originally transmitted on this system) Click file to be replaced Magnetic Media Replacement File

Enter the alpha character from Form 9267, Media Tracking Slip, that was returned with your magnetic media shipment. Click ‘Submit’ . Enter the drive/path/filename of the file you want to upload or click ‘Browse’ to locate the file. Click ‘Upload’ .

When the upload is complete, the screen will display the total bytes received and the file name to be recorded on your Form 6466, Box 7b.

If you have more files to upload for that TCC:

Click ‘File Another’ ; otherwise, Click ‘Back to Main Menu’ .

It is your responsibility to check the acceptability of your file; therefore, be sure to dial back into the system in 10 business days.

At the Main Menu:

If ‘Results’ indicate:

Click ‘File Stats’ .

Enter your TCC: Enter your EIN: Click ‘Search’ .

‘File Good’ and you agree with the ‘Count of Payees’ and have mailed your Form 6466, you are finished with this file. (Form 6466 is not needed on a replacement file unless the number of payees has changed from the original/correction file.)

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‘File Bad’ - Correct the errors and resubmit the file as a ‘replacement’. ‘Not Yet Processed’ - File has been received, but we do not have results available yet. Please check back in a few days. Click on the desired file for a detailed report of your transmission. When finished viewing your files, click on ‘Main Menu’ . Click ‘Log Off’ . Close your Web Browser. IMPORTANT Go back into your Dial-Up Network and click ‘hang-up’; otherwise, you may stay connected and incur unnecessary phone charges.