Windows XP Network and Dial Up Connections

Step 1.
  • Click on the Start button
  • Click on All Programs
  • Click on Accessories
  • Click on Communications
  • Choose New Connection Wizard from the menu
Step 2.

If you have never specified a dial-up connection in Windows XP before, you will now see a window labeled "Location Information" like the one below. (If you do not see this window, skip to Step 3.)

  • Specify the values appropriate to your location in the blanks for "country/region" and "area code"
  • Click OK to continue.
  • At the next window, labeled "Phone and Modem Options", click OK to continue.

Step 3.

  • The New Connection Wizard will now appear. Click Next.
Step 4.
  • Choose Connect to the Internet, then click Next.
Step 5.
  • Choose Set up my connection manually, then click Next.

Step 6.
  • Choose Connect using a dial up modem, then click Next.

Step 7.
  • Type in Your ISP Name for the connection name, then click Next.

Step 8.
  • Enter the phone number you've chosen to connect with, then click Next.

Step 9.
  • Select the appropriate use for this connection, then click Next.

Step 10.
  • Click once in the User name field and type your  username. 
  • Click once in the Password field and type your password. Click in the Confirm password field and type it again.
  • Make sure the box is checked that says, "Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the internet from this computer".
  • Make sure the box is checked that says, "Make this the default Internet connection".
  • Leave "Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection" unchecked.
  • Click Next to continue
Step 11.
  • Click on the 'Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop' button
  • Click on Finish.
  • When you are ready to connect to the internet double click on your new icon on the desktop.

You're Done!