MegaBoost™ Installation

This section will assist you with the installation of the MegaBoost Web Accelerator.

Detailed Installation Instructions

Minimum System Requirements:

• Pentium 200 MHz (or equivalent)
• 64MB of RAM
• At least 11 MB of hard-drive space

MegaBoost Web Accelerator is supported by the following Windows Operating Systems:

• Windows 98
• Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME)
• Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
• Windows XP
• Windows XP Service Pack 2

MegaBoost Web Accelerator works seamlessly with the following browser versions:

• Internet Explorer 5.0 and later
• Firefox 0.9 and later
• Mozilla 1.4 and later
• Netscape 6.0 and later (version 8.0 only with MegaBoost Web Accelerator version 4.0.127 and later)
• Opera 8.0 and later (only with MegaBoost Web Accelerator version 4.0 and later)

1. Download

• SpeedQwest will provide you with a location to download the MegaBoost Web Accelerator installer after you have signed-up and activated your service.

• Download the installer to your Desktop.

• Once the download has completed, proceed to Step 2.

2. Install

• After downloading the MegaBoost Web Accelerator installer onto your Desktop, an icon will appear on your Desktop as shown below. Double-clicking on the icon will launch the installer.

  

• The installer will guide you through the complete setup process. Please reboot if required.

  

3. Integration

• If your computer has Firefox, Mozilla or Netscape installed as your Web browser, MegaBoost Web Accelerator will ask you for the integration with the browser.

• Simply click "Yes" for the integration.

4. Connect and Browse the Web

• As this is your first time launching the product, you will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the username and password provided to you by your ISP in the fields provided.

  

• Click "OK". MegaBoost Web Accelerator will connect to your ISP.

• After logging into MegaBoost Web Accelerator, an icon is placed in your system tray as shown below. Acceleration will take place immediately after any Web browser launches.

  

• Browse the Web as you normally would. When finished browsing, simply close your Web browser. MegaBoost Web Accelerator will remain idle in your system tray.

5. Further Assistance

• If you experience technical problems downloading, installing, or running MegaBoost Web Accelerator, please consult the Troubleshooting section for further assistance.

• Still having trouble? Please contact your Service Provider for product setup or feedback.