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Setting Up Dial-Up Networking for Windows XP

Step 1: From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.

Note: If you are running Windows XP in classic mode, you will need to select the Start menu, select Settings, then choose Control Panel.

Step 2: Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

Step 3: Double-click the Network Connections icon.

Step 4: Click the Create a new connection icon.

Step 5: Click the Next button.

Step 6: Select Connect to the Internet.

Step 7: Click the Next button.

Step 8: Select Set up my connection manually.

Step 9: Click the Next button.

Step 10: Select Connect using a dial-up modem.

Step 11: Click the Next button.

Step 12: In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie. LakerNet).

Step 13: Click the Next button.

Step 14: In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as it needs to be dialed.

Note: If you require 10-digit dialing in order to access a local number, make sure to include your area code.

Note: Remember to check with your local telephone company to make sure that the number you choose is a local toll-free call.

Step 15: Click the Next button.

Step 16: In the User name field, type in the user name given to you by your provider.

Step 17: In the Password field, type your password.

Step 18: In the Confirm password field, type your password.

Step 19: Uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.

Step 20: Uncheck the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.

Step 21: Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.

Step 22: Click the Next button.

Step 23: Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop to add a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.

Step 24: Click the Finish button.

Step 25: Close all windows.

Step 26: You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows XP.

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