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How to Create a Dial Up Connection in Windows XP

To Create a Dial-up Connection in Windows XP, click the Network and Internet Connections icon in the Windows Control Panel.

 

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.

   

2. Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

   

    

3. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

   

4. Click the Create a new connection icon.

   

5. Click the Next button.

   

    

6. Select Connect to the Internet.
7. Click the Next button.

   

    

8. Select Set up my connection manually.
9. Click the Next button.

   

    

10. Select Connect using a dial-up modem.
11. Click the Next button.

    

     

12. In the ISP Name field, type the name of your ISP, we will use EFN as an example.
13. Click the Next button.

    

     

14. In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as it needs to be dialed.
15. Click the Next button.

    

     

16. In the User name field, type your login name preceded by a capital P. Like this: Pusername.
17. In the Password field, type your password.
18. In the Confirm password field, type your password.
19. Uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
20. Uncheck the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
21. Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
22. Click the Next button.

    

     

23. 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.
24. Click the Finish button.

    

     

25. Close all windows.
26. From the Start menu, choose Connect To.

    

    Note: If you are running Windows XP in classic mode, from the Start menu, click Settings, and choose Network Connections.

    

     

27. Right-click your dial-up connection, then choose Properties.

    

     

28. Click on the Networking tab.
29. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list.
30. Click the Properties button.
31. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
32. Select Obtain DNS Server Address automatically.
33. Click the OK button.

    

     

34. Click the OK button.
35. Close all windows.

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

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