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Windows XP Professional Connection Wizard
Requirements
You will need the following information.
- Your login ID (user name) ex: (joeuser@nethere.net)
- Your password
To get started, click the Start Menu and select Control Panel.
Note: If you are running Windows
XP in classic mode, your will need to select the Start
menu, select Settings, then choose Control Panel
Click the Switch to Classic View icon
Double-click the Network Connections icon.
Click the Create a new connection icon.
Click the Next button.
Select Connect to the Internet. Click the Next
button.
Select Set up my connection manually. Click the Next
button.
Select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click the Next
button.
In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection
(ie. NetHere).
Click the Next button.
In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly
as it needs to be dialed.
A list of access numbers can be found here.
Click Next.
Note: Remember to check with
your local telephone company to make sure that the
number you choose is a local toll-free call.
In the User name field, type your username.
In the Password field, type your password.
In the Confirm password field, type your password.
Check the box next to Use this account name and password
when anyone connects
to the Internet from this computer. (Use this option if
you want everyone that uses your
computer to be able to access the Internet from your NetHere
connection)
Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall
for this connection.
Click the Next button.
Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection
to my desktop if you wish to
have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop. Click the
Finish button.
You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows
XP.
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