Setting up your dialup networking - Windows XP
Setting up your dial-up networking is easy. We've created these step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.
Step 1
From the Start menu, choose "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 "
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. Exa Networks).
Step 13
Click the "Next" button.
Step 14
In the "Phone number" field, type Exa Networks access number: 0845 111 2 111
Step 15
Click the "Next" button.
Step 16
In the "User name" field, type your email address.
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" if you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
Step 24
Click the "Finish" button.
Step 25
Congratulations! You have successfully configured Dial-Up Networking! In order to connect, you would now double-click the Exa Networks shortcut you created on your desktop.
