Windows XP Dial up Connection

Setting up a dial up connection

Start the Internet Connection Wizard

Click on 'START' in the Task Bar.
Select 'All Programs'.
Select 'Accessories'.
Select 'Communications'.
And click on the 'New Connection Wizard'

1. Choose the third option: 'Manually configure my telephone or network Internet connection' To continue, click the 'Next' button.

2. Leave the default selection as 'I connect through a phone line and modem' Now click the 'Next' button.

3. In the field 'What country region are you in now?' choose 'United States of America (1)' from the drop down box by clicking on the small arrow to the right of the field. Input the telephone area code for the area you are dialing from. Ensure 'Tone dialing' is selected for 'The phone system at this location uses;' textbox, and press the 'OK' button.

4. Now choose the location you're dialing from by clicking once on the selection 'My Location' Press the 'OK' button.

5. In the field labeled Telephone number type in 996-4434. That is your Internet access phone number.

Now remove the check mark from the box labeled 'Use area code and dialing rules' by clicking once on it. Press the 'Next' button.

6. In the field labeled 'User name:' type your methownet user name in all lower case letters. In the field labeled 'Password' type in your password. You will have been given both of these when you signed up for your dial-up service. Press the 'Next' button.

7. Now type the name for your connection 'methownet' , or any other name that you want to use. Click 'Next' to continue.

Congratulations! You've set up your computer for access through methownet and are now ready to connect. Simply click on the 'Finish' button to begin using the Internet.

If you need help please call us at : 996-2022