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How do I setup my connection in Windows XP?

Answer

  1. Click on the Start menu, select 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. Click the Next button.

  7. Select Set up my connection manually. Click the Next button

  8. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and Click the Next button.

  9. In the ISP Name field, enter KELCOM DIALUP to identify your connection. Click the Next button.

  10. In the Phone number: field, type 5199735591 for Windsor, or 5193520095 for Chatham and click the Next button.

  11. Refer to the Welcome Letter that was faxed to you and proceed with the following on the Internet Account Information screen:

    1. In the User name: field, type your Username.
    2. In the Password: field, type your Password.
    3. In the Confirm password: field, type your Password.
    4. Check the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
    5. Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection
    6. Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
    7. Click the Next button.