Support - User contributions [en]

Publishing Web Pages

2026-03-25T12:53:36Z

Xx181: /* Upload your web pages */

Creating your own website can be a great deal of fun and a good way to share pictures, text and ideas with the whole world. All NCF accounts automatically include web space.

==General==
There is no limit on the size of your web space as long as there is enough space for everybody. If space becomes an issue, NCF will contact the people who use the most space.

To create a website you need to do four things:

# Create the web pages offline and link them together to form a website
# Test your web pages offline to make sure they work
# Upload them to your space on the NCF web server and then they will be visible to everyone on the internet
# Validate your web pages to identify any errors

==Creating web pages==
When someone visits your website their browser will ask the server for the home page first, which is called ''index.html'' or ''index.htm''. If that file does not exist, the web server will display a list of the files in the directory.

When you design your website make sure you create a home page and call it ''index.html'', so people visiting your website will start by seeing that page.

Web pages are written in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML Hyper Text Markup Language] (HTML). There are basically two ways to write HTML files:

# Writing them by hand
# Using a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) HTML page creator.

===Hand coding HTML===
Hand coding HTML requires some skill and practice to learn, but can be quick and rewarding to do, once you have learned how. Most professionally-designed websites these days are hand-written. There are many guides available on the internet, in bookstores and libraries to help you learn to write HTML.

HTML is just text, so any plain text editor can be used to write HTML by hand, although the best ones are those that offer syntax highlighting to show mistakes quickly with text colours.

Some good free software text editors with syntax highlighting include:

* [http://jedit.org/ jEdit] (for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD)
* [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ NotePad++] (for Windows)

===WYSIWYG HTML page creators===
There are also many software applications to automate the task of making HTML pages which allow beginners to make beautiful web pages without learning how to hand code HTML. If you are designing a complex web site with many components or want to save the time learning hand coding HTML, these tools can be helpful.

Commercial, proprietary web page creation software applications, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Dreamweaver Adobe Dreamweaver CC], can be purchased or rented by the month, but many office applications, such as word processors, can also produce documents in HTML format. To write a web page just select "save as HTML".

One word processor that can do this is the free software, cross platform LibreOffice Writer:

* [http://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/ LibreOffice]

==Testing webpages==
Once you have written your web pages, open them in your [[web browser]] while still offline, to test them and see how they look and make sure that they link together.

==Upload your web pages==
The process of transferring a file from your computer to your web space (on NCF's computer) is called ''uploading''.

=== How to upload files ===
There are several ways to upload files, including:

*'''NCF's Web File Manager''' - We suggest using NCF's "Web File Manager" (because it requires no set-up) to upload your files. Go to the [http://start.ncf.ca StartPage] and click on [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/fileManager.jsp Web File Manager] under 'Tools' in the right column. It is kind of basic, but you'll see simple tools for uploading files. There's an FAQ link on its page that explains how it works.

'''Note''': The Web File Manager cannot transfer files larger than 2MB. For large files, use FTP.

*'''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) - If you are using an FTP program, use the following settings:
**Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca (IP 172.83.172.13)
**User ID: accountID
**If a selection is available then choose "passive mode".

===FTP clients===
Some FTP clients that have been tested and work well with NCF web hosting are:

;Free software
*[http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for BSD, Linux, Mac OSX and Windows
*[http://gftp.seul.org/ gFTP] for Linux.

Notes:
#Linux users should download these from their distribution repositories.
#gFTP users should set ''FTP→ Preferences→ Preserve File Permissions→ uncheck this box'', or else the uploaded files will not be able to be viewed.

==== SFTP (SSH) ====
The NCF FTP server now supports SSH transfers (SFTP)

If you are using gFTP, change the port from 21 to 22, and the protocol to SSH2.

If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "<nowiki>sftp://ftp.ncf.ca</nowiki>" for the Host field. FileZilla does not seem to need the port specified as 22.

==== Secure FTP ====
The NCF FTP server now supports TLS explicit mode. If you previously used NCF FTP to upload to your web space, you may wish to enable TLS in your client, if it is supported.

If you are using FileZilla, this is as simple as changing the encryption type from "Use Plain FTP" to "Require explicit FTP over TLS".

[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls.png|400px]]

If you use the FileZilla Quickconnect bar, just specify "ftpes://ftp.ncf.ca" for the Host: field:

[[File:Filezilla_explicit_tls_quickconnect.png|400px]]

Note: If you are using an older FTP client that only supports legacy SSL on port 990, that will not work. You must use a client that understands how to use "Explicit TLS" on port 21.

==FTP certificates==
The first time you connect with an FTP client, or when the certificate has been updated, you will receive a warning from your FTP client about an "unknown certificate". If the certificate date is correct and the host is ftp.ncf.ca then you can accept the certificate and continue to upload your files.

[[File:FileZilla certificate warning.png|400px]]

==Viewing your website on the internet==
===Location of your web pages (URL)===
Your web space is at '''<nowiki>https://web.ncf.ca/youraccountID</nowiki>''', where ''youraccountID'' is replaced by your NCF accountID. If you have an email alias, you can use that too. For example, if your accountID is ab123 and your email alias is 'fred', then your web space would be at:

*'''<nowiki>https://web.ncf.ca/ab123</nowiki>'''

and also at:

*'''<nowiki>https://web.ncf.ca/fred</nowiki>'''

==Validating your pages==
Newly uploaded pages should be validated to make sure the coding on them is correct and will display correctly in reader's browsers. You can do this using a free online tool at:

*[https://validator.w3.org/nu/ W3C validator]

Just copy your page's URL into the box, hit "return" and it will test your page and list any errors that need correcting. If there are errors, fix them on the original file and then upload the newly corrected version.

== Organizational Accounts at NCF ==
To transfer files to your organization web space, use the following settings on your FTP program:
* Host Name/Address: ftp.ncf.ca
* User ID: accountID-n ('n' is a letter code assigned to the organization, usually the first letter of the directory name)

Your web site will be found at:

*'''<nowiki>https://yourOrg.ncf.ca</nowiki>'''

== Tools for web page authors ==
NCF's "comment-taker" utility provides a way for readers of your web page to send you email without you having to expose your email address to spammers. Have a look at the [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/faqMaker.jsp?faq=7 Comment-Taker FAQ] for more information.

==See also==
*[[Website Statistics]]

==External links==
*[http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/nonprofits-guide-to-building-simple-low-cost-websites A Nonprofit's Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites]
*[http://www.websitesthatsuck.com/ Websites That Suck] - a guide a what to avoid in website design

[[Category: Web space]]

Category:Community Services

2025-09-29T14:16:42Z

Xx181:

<div class="ncfrightbox"> {{Template:My Support Options}} </div>

NCF TOC

2025-09-29T14:15:08Z

Xx181:

{| class="infobox"
! Help sections at NCF
|-
|
* [[:Category:Account & Membership|Account & membership]]
* [[:Category:Apple|Apple devices]]
* [[:Category:Billing|Billing]]
* [[:Category:Computer Help|Computer Help]]
* [[:Category:DSL|DSL]]
* [[:Category:Dial-up|Dial-up]]
* [[:Category:Email|Email]]
* [[:Category:Community Services|Community Services]]
* [[:Category:Web space|Web page hosting]]
* [[:Category:Windows|Windows software]]
* [[:Category:Zimbra|Zimbra]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All of it]]
|-
|}

NCF TOC

2025-09-29T14:13:50Z

Xx181:

{| class="infobox"
! Help sections at NCF
|-
|
* [[:Category:Account & Membership|Account & membership]]
* [[:Category:Apple|Apple devices]]
* [[:Category:Billing|Billing]]
* [[:Category:Computer help|Help with your computer]]
* [[:Category:DSL|DSL]]
* [[:Category:Dial-up|Dial-up]]
* [[:Category:Email|Email]]
* [[:Category:Community Services|Community Services]]
* [[:Category:Web space|Web page hosting]]
* [[:Category:Windows|Windows software]]
* [[:Category:Zimbra|Zimbra]]
* [[Special:AllPages|All of it]]
|-
|}

Workshops

2025-09-29T14:12:53Z

Xx181:

=Upcoming NCF Workshops=
There's no workshops currently scheduled.

=Past NCF Workshops=

== Saved with a Click ==
Thanks to funding from the City of Ottawa’s Community Economic Development Program, we were pleased to offer a series of free workshops in the Fall and Winter of 2018 known as "Saved with a Click". The intention was to help people learn how to save money online while staying safe and protecting their privacy, and respecting copyright. We also produced a related handbook and will post the link here once it's done.

The workshops were offered in partnership with Ottawa Public Library (OPL). We capped off this work with a panel discussion in June 2019 about the trade-offs involved with many free online services.

===How to shop for internet and computers ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
* [[:File:SWAC-Demystifying Internet Basics.pdf|Demystifying Internet Basics presentation]]
* [[:File:SWaC-Compucorps-Choosing an IT Device.pdf|Choosing an IT Device presentation]] by Compucorps
* [[:File:SWaC-Compucorps-Get To Know Your Technology.pdf|Get to Know your technology handout]] by Compucorps
'''Date:''' Monday, September 10<sup id="Monday.2C_September_10th_at_6:30pm:_How_to_shop_for_internet_and_computers">th</sup> at 6:30pm

''Saving money online starts with your internet connection and the computer or mobile device you want to connect. Megs vs gigs? Cable vs DSL? Ram vs processor? Desktop vs tablet? How do you buy what you need without getting oversold? Join us as we help you understand the basics.''

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Nepean Centrepointe Branch

101 Centrepointe

Ottawa, Ontario K2G 5K7

613-580-2940 (Infoservice)

Public transit routes: 82,83,84,86,87,94,95,111,174

https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/nepean-centrepointe

=== Free anti-virus and anti-malware programs and how to use them effectively ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
* [[:File:SWaC-Anti-Malware Handouts.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
You don't need to buy a pricey software program to be safe, learn what's available and how best to use it.

'''Date:''' Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-free-anti-virus-and-anti-malware-programs-and-how-use-them-effectively Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107690 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/centennial Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Centennial Branch

3870 Old Richmond

Ottawa, Ontario K2H 5C4

Public transit routes: 88,9,256

[https://goo.gl/maps/kg8YGN8Vv942 Directions:Google Map]
===Identifying spam, phishing emails and suspicious websites ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
* [[:File:SWaC - Spam+Phishing.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
Saving money online can mean using unfamiliar websites, signing up for email newsletters offering discounts, and entering contests. When is it real and when is it too good to be true? We'll teach you how to tell the difference. here's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.

'''Date:''' Tuesday, October 23<sup>rd</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-identifying-spam-phishing-emails-and-websites Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107694 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/centennial Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Centennial Branch

3870 Old Richmond

Ottawa, Ontario K2H 5C4

Public transit routes: 88,9,256

[https://goo.gl/maps/kg8YGN8Vv942 Directions:Google Map]
=== Internet Security Basics ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
* [[:File:SWaC- Internet Security Basics.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
At Internet Security Basics learn about using public wifi and other ways to feel safe online without spending a bundle. You're at a cafe or a public space and the free wifi login pops up: learn how to make sure your private information is safe, and other online security precautions you can take. There's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.

'''Date:''' RESCHEDULED, NEW DATE: Monday, October 29<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-internet-security-basics Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107692 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/centennial Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Centennial Branch

3870 Old Richmond

Ottawa, Ontario K2H 5C4

Public transit routes: 88,9,256

[https://goo.gl/maps/kg8YGN8Vv942 Directions:Google Map]

=== Saving money on long-distance calling ===
* [[:File:SWaC-Saving on Long Distance Calling.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}Technology has made the world feel smaller: use the internet to connect with friends and family around Canada and the world for free or a fraction of traditional long distance rates! There's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.

'''Date:''' Monday, November 5<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-saving-money-long-distance-calling Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107688 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/alta-vista Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Alta Vista

2516 Alta Vista

Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7T1

Public transit routes: 87,92,93

[https://goo.gl/maps/N9gbf9eT8cr Directions:Google Map]
=== Saving on entertainment online while respecting copyright ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
* [[:File:SWaC-Saving on Entertainment while Respecting Copyright.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
Cut the cord and diversify your media diet! We help you find safe and free online video, audio, e-books and gaming content that don't break the law. There's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.

'''Date:''' Wednesday, November 14<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-finding-free-entertainment-online-while-respecting-copyright Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107696 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/elmvale-acres Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Elmvale Acres

1910 St-Laurent

Ottawa, Ontario K1G 1A4

Public transit routes: 40,48,86,106

[https://goo.gl/maps/g89zGv5eRsT2 Directions:Google Map]

=== Open Source options ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}At Open Source options, learn about free robust operating systems and free software that can work on your existing system. For those of you looking for free Windows alternatives. Or maybe you want to be able to edit photos, or audio, or video without breaking the bank. We show you options. There's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.
* [[:File:SWaC - Free Software.pdf|Presentation Handout]]
'''Date:''' Wednesday, November 28<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-open-source-options Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107698 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/orl%C3%A9ans Location]

Location: Ottawa Public Library, Orleans

1705 Orléans

Ottawa, Ontario K1C 4W2

Public transit routes: 34,134,634

[https://goo.gl/maps/UrELWJVsAo42 Directions:Google Map]
===Finding and using online coupons, flyers, and promo codes! ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}This one speaks for itself: save money online by comparing prices, finding coupons for things you already buy, and sniffing out other online deals. No scissors required! There's time for one-on-one digital support after the workshop so please bring your questions and feel free to also bring a connected device if you want specific help. That said, we can't help with any repairs.

'''Date:''' Wednesday, December 5<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-finding-and-using-online-coupons-flyers-and-promo-codes Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107700 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/carlingwood Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Carlingwood

281 Woodroffe

Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3W4

Public transit routes:11,16,87

[https://goo.gl/maps/356rkEdPoLT2 Directions:Google Map]
=== Hands-on help to apply online for government subsidies: Ontario Electricity Support Program and the Canada Learning Bond ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}Are you living on a low income and pay your own hydro? You might be eligible for a rebate up to $75 a month! Do you live on a low to moderate income and have children? You might be eligible for up to $2000 per child for their post-secondary education! Find out more about these programs and apply online, with hands-on help. You'll need your latest Notice of Assessment from your taxes, your hydro bill, and the Social Insurance Numbers of everyone in your household.

'''Date:''' Wednesday, December 12<sup>th</sup> at 6:30pm

'''OPL Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/saved-click-finding-and-applying-online-subsidies-and-grants Event Page] | [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/opluser/login?nid=107704 Register]| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/greenboro Location]

'''Location:''' Ottawa Public Library, Greenboro

363 Lorry Greenberg

Ottawa, Ontario K1T 3P8

Public transit routes:98,644,649

[https://goo.gl/maps/1PWUXE7Mm682 Directions:Google Map]
===What free really means: understanding how you pay for free services with your personal data ===
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}Many of us use free online services for communication, work and fun. In the wake of scores of recent data breeches and the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where the personal data of more than 87 million Facebook users was secretly searched and used for targeted political ads, this panel discussion will explain what you signed up for when you clicked accept on an agreement that was too long and complicated to read.

'''Date:''' Wednesday, June 26 2019 6:30-8:30pm

'''Location:''' Auditorium of Main Branch, Ottawa Public Library

'''Note:''' Registration is not required, but appreciated by those who are Ottawa Public Library members.

'''Event Links:''' [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/what-free-really-means-understanding-how-you-pay-free-services-your-personal-data Registration Page] | Drop In Program| [https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/main Location]

'''Panelists include:'''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:Bailey Photo 3.png|left|166x166px|thumb]]
|'''Jane Bailey''' is a Full Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa where she researches and teaches about the intersections of law, technology and equality. She co-leads The eQuality Project, a SSHRC funded partnership of researchers, educators, advocates, civil society groups, and policymakers who are interested in examining the impact of online commercial profiling on young people's identities and social relationships. Jane leads the Project stream focused on tech-facilitated violence and youth from marginalized communities. She acted as co-counsel for CIPPIC on the ''Jarvis ''voyeurism case in the Supreme Court of Canada in spring 2018. Jane is currently co-editing a new collection on tech-facilitated violence and abuse with colleagues from Monash University and RMIT.
|-
|[[File:Dguerrero9123.jpg|left|185x185px|thumb]]
|'''Daphne Guerrero''' led engagement and outreach efforts for Canada’s privacy commissioner for eight years. More recently, she led innovation projects at a human-centred design lab in the federal government and outreach and engagement initiatives at the government’s strategic foresight organization. She recently joined Treasury Board Secretariat, working on digital government. Prior to joining the federal public service, Daphne was a press secretary to two federal cabinet ministers and worked on digital and media literacy initiatives with the nonprofit MediaSmarts.
|-
|[[File:TI Profile Crop.jpg|left|168x168px|thumb]]
|'''Tamir Israel''' works for the Centre for Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC), leading its privacy, net neutrality, electronic surveillance and telecommunications regulation activities. His research regularly includes issues raised by trade agreements, intermediary liability, national security and cybersecurity. He has participated in a range of technology-impacting policy processes, including regulatory proceedings, Internet governance processes, intervening in appellate courts, and appearing before parliamentary committees. Tamir is a member of the Advisory Board of Privacy International and Canadian Journalists for Free Expression’s Digital Issues Committee.
|-
|[[File:NUIM 91.jpg|left|230x230px|thumb]]
|'''Tracey P. Lauriault''' is Assistant Professor, Critical Media and Big Data, Cross Appointed to the MA in Digital Humanities and Faculty of the Institute for Data Science at Carleton University. Lauriault is one of the founders of critical data studies and of open data in Canada and founded Open Smart Cities with OpenNorth, a data and technology governance approach shaping how Canadian cities roll out their ‘smart’ programs. She works with the makers, governors and stakeholders of these data, processes and infrastructures, not only to better understand them but also to ensure that these do not cause harm and that they are governed in an ethical, accountable and transparent way so as to balance economic development, social progress and environmental responsibility.
|}
== Other Workshops ==
{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}We started offering workshops in partnership with the Ottawa PC Users' Group (http://opcug.ca/public/home.htm) in 2015. They continue to offer many of these workshops at Ottawa Public Library locations around the city, check them out!

Then in 2016 and 2017, thanks to funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program from Economic and Social Development Canada, we ran "WiseNet" a hands-on 16-workshop series targeting those 55 years and older. Thanks to Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services Centre for use of their space.

We also offer occasional workshops by NCF staff and volunteers on areas of interest to NCF members, including copyright and maximizing wifi. Some examples of past workshops include:

=== ''Windows 10 — the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly'' ===
Windows 10 represents a considerable change from Windows 7 and an evolutionary refinement from Windows 8.1. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users™ Group, will talk about some of the important changes both visible and under the hood. If you find Windows 10 confusing, or just want to know more about what's hidden, this session is for you.

=== ''Computer Basics'' ===
This workshop includes content on the basics of your computer, from connecting your mouse and keyboard, to types of memory, installing a new program, creating short-cuts, to how to turn on your wi-fi, use a USB port and more!

=== ''Office suites/word processing'' ===
This workshop includes the basics on different office suites (MS Office vs. LibreOffice), how to start a document, save it, and retrieve it. As well as different file types, and how to change font size, page alignment, numbering, margins etc.

=== ''Basic internet/web browsing'' ===
This workshop includes an overview of different browsers, bookmarking, how to optimize your search results, and some basics on safe web-surfing.

=== ''Basics of computer and internet security'' ===
This workshop digs into malware, how to create strong passwords, how to set-up secure wi-fi, and anti-virus programs.

=== ''Email'' ===
This workshop covers browser-based email vs using a mail client, IMAP vs POP, attaching documents and images, and a detailed exploration of spam/spoofing/phishing and how to avoid them.

=== ''Communications'' ===
This workshop includes an overview of Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone services, as well as Skype and similar programs.

[[Category:Computer Help]]
[[Category:Email]]
[[Category:Community Services]]

Newsgroups

2025-09-29T14:12:10Z

Xx181:

<b>Newsgroups are no longer supported by NCF</b>

You can search for specific newsgroups, like [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/comp.lang.python comp.lang.python], on [https://groups.google.com/ Google Groups].

== What are newsgroups? ==

Newsgroups were an early feature of NCF (and the internet). They operate like a 'virtual bulletin board', where people can post and reply to messages. Typically a newsgroup is dedicated to a particular topic. There are hundreds of newsgroups at NCF and over 15,000 newsgroups on the internet.

Newsgroups were popular in the early days of the internet, but spam (unwanted junk posting from advertisers) and the development of easier-to-use web-based alternatives have diminished their stature and popularity.

== How do I read newsgroups? ==

To view or post to a newsgroup, you need software called a 'newsreader', which is built into some mail readers.

After [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/newsSetup.html configuring your mail or newsreader] (the link is to old material but pending replacement, it gives the basic idea), you can open a newsgroup simply by clicking on a link to it or by selecting it from within your reader. Getting set up to use newsgroups is like using an email program. It takes some work to set up, but is easy to use thereafter.

NCF's news server is news.ncf.ca and requires your NCF account ID and [[password]]. If you are connected directly through our modem pool, you can read all the newsgroups NCF has available. If you are connected through another provider, you can read all NCF (ncf.*) newsgroups via our news server. You can also read any non-NCF newsgroups through your other provider's news server.

Please note that due to its age, this NCF service is no longer maintained and may be discontinued without warning if the ancient hardware it runs on fails.

[[Category:Community Services]]

NCF shop

2025-09-29T14:11:44Z

Xx181:

(Note: As of 2024 NCF no longer has an online shop, nor offers any merchandise)[[File:Year2012018.JPG|thumb|right|An NCF volunteer shows off the NCF golf shirt and water bottle]]
National Capital FreeNet has an online shop where anyone can buy NCF items, such as:

*T-Shirts
*Golf Shirts
*Coffee Mugs
*Water Bottles
*and much more.

Buy some merchandise and show your support for NCF!

[[Category:Community Services]]

NCF History

2025-09-29T14:11:22Z

Xx181:

Here are places to read the history of NCF:

* On [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Capital_FreeNet Wikipedia], which is an academic history
* [http://web.ncf.ca/fn352/InTheirOwnWords.pdf In Their Own Words - The Story of National Capital FreeNet], Edited by Adam Hunt, 73 pages, PDF document 0.4 MB download, which is an oral history of the organization.
* [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/eppp-archive/100/202/300/womenspace/2000/v05n01/vol26b.html CollectionsCanada Women's space: National Capital FreeNet], an introduction by NCF administrator Sheila Alder circa 1997.
* ''AA000 25 Years of National Capital FreeNet'', edited by Alex Parsons - a paper book created for NCF's 25th anniversary and distributed under a Creative Commons license. The book was officially launched at the birthday celebrations held at Ottawa City Hall on 28 September 2017. Copies of the book are available for free though the NCF office, although donations are accepted.

[[Category:Community Services]]

File:SWAC-Demystifying Internet Basics.pdf

2025-09-29T14:10:51Z

Xx181:

Saved With a Click -Presentation on Demystifying Internet Basics
[[Category:Community Services]]
[[Category:Computer Help]]

Category:Community Services

2025-09-29T14:08:49Z

Xx181: Created blank page

Community Access Fund (CAF)

2025-09-29T14:08:40Z

Xx181:

The Community Access Fund was launched in December 2016 but builds on NCF's history. The Fund will help provide high speed Internet services to people in our community who may have difficulty affording and/or accessing it.

The CAF will include a number of specific projects and services.

==Ottawa Community Housing Partnership - New Community Access Plan==
NCF has just announced a new Community Access plan for all Ottawa Community Housing tenants.

The plan includes our high-speed DSL internet up to 6mbps, including unlimited usage and free line installation for $25.00 + HST/month.

Those without a land-line phone service will also need a dry line, which costs an additional $5.00 + HST per month. They will also need to purchase a modem (refurbished modems are available, but availability and costs vary).

This service was launched on Tuesday, 3 January 2017. Full details of the community access plan are on the [http://www.ncf.ca/caf NCF website] and on this wiki.

Anyone who wants to be contacted about the plan when it becomes available should call: 613-721-8445 to leave a message with their name, full mailing address of the address where internet is desired, and contact information or email: caf@ncf.ca.

===Some CAF-OCH Details===
# Applicants for the special offer '''must be existing OCH tenants'''. Their DSL install address must validate against the OCH housing list.
# All other DSL plans are available to OCH tenants, but the special cost applies only to the 6M unlimited plan.
# There are no special prices on new modems as part of this offering. However the following options exist:
## Purchase a new modem outright - normal approach
## Purchase a new modem in four (maximum) equal installments
## Purchase one of our used modems (availability and costs vary - call 613-721-1773 for inventory inquiry)
## Use a secondhand modem or router. Call 613-721-1773 with the make and model and we can check if it will work with our service.
#The CAF-OCH plan is possible in part to a gift from the estate of one of NCF's first members, Gunther Abrahamson, and due to ongoing donations from many other members.
[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Community Services]]
[[Category:Billing]]
[[Category:Account & Membership]]

NCF DSL Rate Changes

2025-09-15T20:15:32Z

Xx181: Changed redirect target from DSL Rates to Pricing

#REDIRECT [[Pricing]]

Template:Cable Links

2025-09-15T20:01:06Z

Xx181:

<div class="ncfbox w-25 min-w-20rem ncfboxborder">
<div class="ncfboxtitle ncfcenter">Cable</div>
<div class="ncfboxcontents">
<div class="ncfcenter">
[[File:Cable_graphics.png|link=:Category:Cable|x120px]]
</div>
*[[Pricing]]
*[[Cable Modem Manuals]]
*[[Use Your Own Modem]]
*[[Troubleshooting Cable]]
*[[WiFi|Troubleshooting Wi-Fi]]
*[[Speed|Cable Speeds]]
* <span class="plainlinks">[https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/Category:Cable All Cable Pages]</span>
</div>
</div>

Category:Modems

2025-09-15T20:00:19Z

Xx181:

<div class="ncfrightbox"> {{Template:My Support Options}} </div>

{| class="wikitable"
|+DSL Modems
!Modem
!Configuration
!DSL Type<sup>1</sup>
!DSL Speeds Supported<sup>2</sup>(in Mbps)
!Wi-Fi<sup>3</sup>
!Ethernet Ports
!Sales History at NCF<sup>4</sup>
|-
|OvisLink OV978WAX
|
|Fiber / VDSL
|6/0.8 to 1024/940
|Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
|4 Gigabit ports
|Fall 2025
|-
|OvisLink OV935WV
|[[Ovislink OV935WVA|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Gigabit ports
|sold from Nov 2022 to present
|-
|OvisLink OV804WV
|[[Ovislink OV804WVA|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Gigabit ports
|sold from Nov 2022 to present
|-
|OvisLink OV501GF
|[[Ovislink OV501GF|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|NA
|1 Fast port
|sold from Nov 2022 to present
|-
|[[SmartRG SR516ac]]
|[[SmartRG SR516ac#Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Gigabit ports
|sold from Jun 2019 to present
|-
|[[SmartRG SR506n]]
|[[SmartRG SR506n#Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Aug 2018 to July 2021
|-
|SmartRG SR505n
|[[SmartRG SR505N Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|1 Gigabit, 3 Fast ports
|sold from Sep 2014 to Aug 2018
|-
|TP-Link TD-W9970
|[[TP-Link TD-W9970 Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL<sup>5</sup>
|10/7 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Jan 2016 to Oct 2017
|-
|TP-Link TD-W8961ND
|[[TP-Link TD-W8961ND Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Feb 2016 to Oct 2017
|-
|TP-Link TD-W8951ND<sup>6</sup>
|[[TP-Link TD-W8951ND Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Nov 2012 to Jan 2016
|-
|TP-Link TD-8816<sup>6</sup>
|[[TP-Link TD-8816 Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|NA
|1 Fast port
|sold from Dec 2011 to Oct 2017
|-
|Sagemcom 2864<sup>7</sup>
|[[Sagemcom 2864 Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Nov 2013 to Aug 2014
|-
|TP-Link TD-W8901G<sup>6</sup>
|[[TP-Link TD-W8901G Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Dec 2011 and Oct 2012
|-
|TP-Link TD-W8950ND<sup>6</sup>
|[[TP-Link TD-W8950ND Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|sold from Dec 2011 and Oct 2012
|-
|SpeedTouch ST516
|[[SpeedTouch Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|NA
|Varies
|sold until the fall of 2011
|-
|SpeedTouch ST585
(Thomson TG585)
|[[SpeedTouch Configuration|Link]]
|ADSL
|6/0.8 to 15/1
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) or
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
|4 Fast ports
|sold until the fall of 2011
|-
|[[Modem Manuals#Bell Home Hub 1000, four ethernet ports, wireless "N" ADSL+VDSL|Bell Home Hub 1000]]
(or Sagemcom FAST4350)
|[[Bell Home Hub 1000 Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
|4 Fast ports
|NA
|-
|[[Modem Manuals#Bell Home Hub 2000, four ethernet ports, wireless "AC" ADSL+VDSL|Bell Home Hub 2000]]
(or Sagemcom FAST5250)
|[[Bell Home Hub 2000 Configuration|Link]]
|VDSL
|6/0.8 to 50/10
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Fast ports
|NA
|-
| colspan="7" |<sup>1</sup> Modem must match DSL Type of selected plan. VDSL modems are backwards compatible with ADSL plans (note: TP-Link TD-W9970<sup>5</sup>).
<sup>2</sup> Subject to geographic and supplier network availability. Plan pricing available at: [[Pricing]]

<sup>3</sup> Wi-Fi naming nomenclature was simplified and updated in 2018. You're likely to see 802.11 naming on your device.

<sup>4</sup> Sales history shows modem which NCF sold as new with full manufacturer's warranty (not donated or refurbished modems).

<sup>5</sup> NCF only recommends using the TP-Link TD-W9970 on VDSL plans due to some performance bugs we discovered.

<sup>6</sup> Some versions of these TP-Link Models are vulnerable to the [[Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability|Misfortune Cookie]]. Check for the [[Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability]] recommendation for your modem.

<sup>7</sup> Sagemcom 2864 may reset and need to be reconfigured. See the[[Sagemcom 2864 Configuration#Welcome to Bell Page Problem|Welcome to Bell Page Problem]] if you experience this.
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+Cable Modems
!Modem
!Configuration
!DOCSIS Version<sup>1</sup>
!Speeds Supported<sup>2</sup>(in Mbps)
!Wi-Fi<sup>3</sup>
!Ethernet Ports
!Sales History at NCF<sup>4</sup>
|-
|[[Hitron CODA-4680]]
|[[Hitron CODA-4680#Configuration|Link]]
|3.1
|5/1 to 1024/30
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Gigabit ports
|sold from July 2021 to present
|-
|[[Hitron CODA-45]]
|N/A
|3.1
|5/1 to 1024/30
|N/A
|2 Gigabit ports
|sold from August 2021 to present
|-
|[[Technicolor TC4400]]
|N/A
|3.1
|5/1 to 1024/30
|N/A
|2 Gigabit ports
|sold from April 2021 to August 2021
|-
|[[SmartRG SR808ac]]
|N/A
|3.0
|5/1 to 300/20
|Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|4 Gigabit ports
|sold from April 2021 to May 2021
|-

| colspan="7" |<sup>1</sup> DOCSIS 3.1 modems are required for new sign-ups on the Rogers network in Ontario as of June 1, 2021.

<sup>2</sup> Subject to geographic and supplier network availability. Plan pricing available at: [[Pricing]]

<sup>3</sup> Wi-Fi naming nomenclature was simplified and updated in 2018. You're likely to see 802.11 naming on your device.

<sup>4</sup> Sales history shows modem which NCF sold as new with full manufacturer's warranty (not donated or refurbished modems).

|}

[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Cable]]

Cable Pricing

2025-09-15T19:46:01Z

Xx181: Redirected page to Pricing

#REDIRECT [[Pricing]]

Pricing

2025-09-15T19:43:51Z

Xx181:

Disclaimer: This page details NCF's current pricing for its products and services. In the case of any pricing discrepancies between this page and another on our website, NCF will honour the pricing specified below. As part of our commitment to transparent pricing, our [[Historical Pricing|historical pricing]] is also available online.

=DSL=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Residential DSL and dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big> </blockquote>{{Template:Residential DSL Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Organizational DSL dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big></blockquote>{{Template:Organizational DSL Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Modems for Sale}}

=Cable=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}
{{Template:Residential Cable Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}
{{Template:Cable Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}
{{Template:Organizational Cable Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}
{{Template:Cable Modems for Sale}}

=Networking Accessories=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext. 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

[[Category:Billing]]
[[Category:Cable]]
[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Account & Membership]]

Template:Pricing Links

2025-09-15T19:40:18Z

Xx181:

Template:Pricing Links

2025-09-15T19:39:25Z

Xx181:

Template:Pricing Links

2025-09-15T19:39:02Z

Xx181:

Pricing

2025-09-15T19:33:44Z

Xx181:

Disclaimer: This page details NCF's current pricing for its products and services. In the case of any pricing discrepancies between this page and another on our website, NCF will honour the pricing specified below. As part of our commitment to transparent pricing, our [[Historical Pricing|historical pricing]] is also available online.

=DSL=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Residential DSL and dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big> </blockquote>{{Template:Residential DSL Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Organizational DSL dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big></blockquote>{{Template:Organizational DSL Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Modems for Sale}}

=Cable=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Residential Cable Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Organizational Cable Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Modems for Sale}}

=Networking Accessories=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext. 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

[[Category:Billing]]
[[Category:Cable]]
[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Account & Membership]]

Pricing

2025-09-15T19:32:56Z

Xx181:

Disclaimer: This page details NCF's current pricing for its products and services. In the case of any pricing discrepancies between this page and another on our website, NCF will honour the pricing specified below. As part of our commitment to transparent pricing, our [[Historical Pricing|historical pricing]] is also available online.

=DSL=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Residential DSL and dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big> </blockquote>{{Template:Residential DSL Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Organizational DSL dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big></blockquote>{{Template:Organizational DSL Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Modems for Sale}}

==Networking Accessories==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

=Cable=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Residential Cable Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Organizational Cable Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Modems for Sale}}

=Networking Accessories=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext. 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

[[Category:Billing]]
[[Category:Cable]]
[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Account & Membership]]

Pricing

2025-09-15T19:32:10Z

Xx181:

Disclaimer: This page details NCF's current pricing for its products and services. In the case of any pricing discrepancies between this page and another on our website, NCF will honour the pricing specified below. As part of our commitment to transparent pricing, our [[Historical Pricing|historical pricing]] is also available online.

=DSL Internet Service=
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Residential DSL and dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big> </blockquote>{{Template:Residential DSL Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}<blockquote><big>On February 1, 2021, our Organizational DSL dry line pricing changed. See below for our current rates.</big></blockquote>{{Template:Organizational DSL Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}{{Template:DSL Modems for Sale}}

==Networking Accessories==
{{Template:Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

=Cable Internet Service=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

==Residential==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Residential Cable Pricing}}

==Installation and Change Fees==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Installation and Change Fees}}

==Organizational==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Organizational Cable Pricing}}

==Modems==
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}{{Template:Cable Modems for Sale}}

=Networking Accessories=
{{Template:Cable Pricing Links}}

The following accessories can be used to optimize your network. Please call [Tel:613-721-1773 613-721-1773] ext. 0 or email [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] to confirm availability.
{{Template:Home_Networking_Accessories_for_Sale}}

[[Category:Billing]]
[[Category:Cable]]
[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Account & Membership]]

Template:Home Networking Accessories for Sale

2025-09-15T19:27:32Z

Xx181:

{| class="wikitable"
|+Networking Accessories for Sale
!Networking Accessory
!Description
!Purpose
!Warranty
!Costs
|-
|Cable Modem with Wireless AC Router
|Refurbished cable modem with dual-band router
|Provides Wi-Fi N and Wi-Fi AC.
|90 day warranty
|$ 60.00 + HST
|-
|VDSL Modem with Wireless AC Router
|Refurbished VDSL modem with dual-band router
|Provides Wi-Fi N and Wi-Fi AC.
|90 day warranty
|$ 40.00 + HST
|-
|VDSL Modem with Wireless N Router
|Refurbished VDSL modem with WiFi N router
|Provides Wi-Fi N.
|90 day warranty
|$ 30.00 + HST
|-
|VDSL Modem Only (No Wi-Fi)
|Refurbished cable modem with dual-band router
|Provides ethernet only
|90 day warranty
|$ 25.00 + HST
|-
|Wireless AC Router
|Refurbished dual-band routers supporting Wi-Fi N and Wi-Fi AC
|Provides Wi-Fi N and Wi-Fi AC.
|90 day warranty
|$ 20.00 + HST
|-
|Ethernet Cable
|Cat5e (10 feet)
|Connects 2 devices with Ethernet (RJ45) ports like a modem and computer
|1 year warranty
|$ 10.00 + HST
|}

Template:Cable Modems for Sale

2025-09-15T19:14:02Z

Xx181:

{| class="wikitable"
|+Cable Modems for Sale
!Modem
!Condition
!DOCSIS
!Firmware Version
!Network
!WiFi
!Warranty
!Price
|-
|Hitron CODA-4680
|New
|DOCSIS 3.1
|7.1.1.2.2b9
|Rogers
|Yes, WiFi AC
|1 year
|$ 225.00 + HST
|-
| colspan="8" align="left" |

'''Notes:'''

Modems may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. To be eligible for refund modems must be returned <br>
in good and working condition, in original packaging, and including all cables and instructions.
|}

Disposable email addresses

2023-11-27T16:28:34Z

Xx181:

__NOTOC__
This article describes NCF's disposable email addresses and how to use them.

==Avoid spammers by using NCF's disposable email addresses==
If you give out your email address, you might get spam in return. To reduce the exposure of your real email address, you can give out a disposable email address (an alias) instead. Your real e-mail address will still be there, in less visible headers.

Often when signing up for something on the internet, they require you to provide an email address. But what if they sell it to spammers? For this purpose, NCF created ''disposable email addresses''.

==How to use NCF's disposable email addresses==
It works like this: Go to the [https://www.ncf.ca/en/members/email/disposables/ disposable email address page] and create a new email address. Describe it so later you'll know who you gave it to. NCF's computer will create a disposable address that you can then use as required. Any email sent to that address will arrive in your regular mailbox.

If later you decide you do not want to hear from that source again, just delete the disposable address and future e-mail sent to it will bounce back as undeliverable.

If you are using the NCF [[Zimbra]] webmail system then you can also select the disposable address as your outgoing address when composing a message to protect the identity of your real address and make the disposable address act like a regular address. Most e-mail clients, like Mozilla Thunderbird, will also allow setting a the outgoing address as the disposable address.

==How many disposable email addresses can you have?==
As many as you like.

==See also==
*[[Alternate email address]]

[[Category: Email]]

Template:Pricing Links

2023-08-04T23:09:23Z

Xx181:

Template:Modem Manual Links

2023-05-31T16:23:22Z

Xx181:

{{Template:Back_to_the_Top}}
[[#Ovislink Modems|Ovislink Modems]] |[[#SmartRG Modems|SmartRG Modems]] | [[#TP-Link Modems|TP-Link Modems]] | [[#Sagemcom and Bell Modems|Sagemcom and Bell Modems]] | [[#Thomson and SpeedTouch Gateways|Thomson and SpeedTouch Gateways]]

Modem Manuals

2023-05-31T16:21:49Z

Xx181:

This is a reference of important resources for DSL modems NCF has sold or members have needed support for over the years. It includes:
* NCF created resources
* Manufacturer resources
* Helpful 3rd-party resources
<div class="ncfrightbox"> {{:Template:Quick Facts (all modems)}}
</div>

'''Note:''' Modem emulators, that let you try out the modem interface online, can be found in each of the specific modem sections.

=Ovislink Modems=
{{Template:Modem_Manual_Links}}

<div class="ncfrow">
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Ovislink_OV804WVA}} </div>
</div>

=SmartRG Modems=
{{Template:Modem_Manual_Links}}

<div class="ncfrow">
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:SmartRG SR516ac}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:SmartRG SR506n}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:SmartRG SR505n}} </div>
</div>

=TP-Link Modems=
{{Template:Modem_Manual_Links}}

<div class="ncfrow">
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link TD-W9970}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link TD-W8961ND}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link TD-W8951ND}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link 8960}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link TD-W8950ND}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link TD-W8901G}} </div>
</div>

<div class="ncfrow">

<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link 8816}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:TP-Link 8616}} </div>
</div>

=Sagemcom and Bell Modems=
{{Template:Modem_Manual_Links}}

<div class="ncfrow">
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Sagemcom 2864}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Bell Home Hub 3000}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Bell Home Hub 2000}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Bell Home Hub 1000}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Bell 2Wire 2701HG-G}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Speedstream 5200}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Speedstream 4200}} </div>
</div>

= Thomson and SpeedTouch Gateways =
{{Template:Modem_Manual_Links}}

NCF sold Thomson modems prior to December 2011. Before 2010, Thomson Gateway (TG) DSL modems ('gateways') were called 'SpeedTouch' (ST).

<div class="ncfrow">
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Thomson TG585 V8}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Thomson TG585 V7}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:Thomson TG585 V6}} </div>
<div class="ncfbox w-33 min-w-20rem"> {{Template:SpeedTouch ST516 V6}} </div>

</div>

=See also=
*[[Dynamic DNS]]
*[[Firmware]]
*[[Modem Configuration]]
*[[Port forwarding]]
*[[SpeedTouch 516 and 585 on ADSL2+]]

[[Category:DSL]]
[[Category:Modems]]

Template:Organizational Cable Pricing

2023-02-16T15:59:13Z

Xx181:

{| class="wikitable"
|+Organizational Cable Monthly Pricing
!Speeds (Up To)
!Usage
!Network
!Price
|-
| colspan="4" |'''Current Plans'''
|-
|Cable 30/5 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$59.95/month + HST
|-
|Cable 75/30 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$68.95/month + HST
|-
|Cable 500/30 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$104.95/month + HST
|-
| colspan="6" align="left" |

'''Notes:'''

- Service is available in Ontario only.

- Registered not-for-profits and charities are eligible for a '''15% discount''' on the organizational account rates.

- The Cable 1024/30 plan is not available for Organizations.

- Static IPs are not available with cable internet service.

- [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/Cable_Pricing#Installation_and_Change_Fees Installation and Change Fees] apply for installations, moves, speed changes, and modem changes.
|}

Template:Residential Cable Pricing

2023-02-16T15:58:39Z

Xx181:

{| class="wikitable"
|+Residential Cable Monthly Pricing
!Speeds (Up To)
!Usage
!Network
!Price
|-
| colspan="4" |'''Current Plans'''
|-
|Cable 30/5 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$59.95/month + HST
|-
|Cable 75/30 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$68.95/month + HST
|-
|Cable 500/30 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$104.95/month + HST
|-
|Cable 1024/50 Mbps
|Unlimited
|Rogers
|$114.95/month + HST
|-
| colspan="6" align="left" |

'''Notes:'''

- Service is available in Ontario only.

- Static IPs are not available with cable internet service.

- [https://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/wiki/Cable_Pricing#Installation_and_Change_Fees Installation and Change Fees] apply for installations, moves, speed changes, and modem changes.
|}