How to Create a Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP
  • Operating System(s): Windows XP
  • Application: Microsoft Dial-Up Networking

How to Create a Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP

  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

  2. Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

  3. Double-click the Internet Options icon.

  4. Change the home page to www.nnex.net

  5. Click the Connections Tab

  6. Click the Setup Button

  7. Click the Next button.

  8. Select Connect to the Internet
  9. Click the Next button.

  10. Select Set up my connection manually.
  11. Click the Next button.

  12. Select Connect using a dial-up modem.
  13. Click the Next button.

  14. In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie. NNEX or Northern Net Exposure).
  15. Click the Next button.

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

    Eagle River - 4792004
    Minocqua - 3583869
    Rhinelander - 3693500
    Tomahawk - 4534512

    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.

  17. Click the Next button.

  18. In the User name field, type your username.
  19. In the Password field, type your password.
  20. In the Confirm password field, type your password.
  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 desktopif you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
  24. Click the Finish button.

  25. Double Click The Internet Options Icon in Control Panel

  26. Click the Connections Tab

  27. Click Always dial my default connection
  28. Click OK
  29. Close all Windows
    You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows XP.