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Windows XP Internet Setup

The text below (other than edited bits within [] brackets) is from Microsoft.com in regard to Windows XP Professional; there certainly may be differences between this and Windows XP (standard), and this has not been tested for accuracy by staff at Eskimo North. If this is incorrect, please let us know the proper locations, names, or steps.

Thank you,
Eskimo North Support
October 12, 2001

Create a New Dial-Up Connection

  1. To start the Network Connections tool, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, and then click Create a new connection in the left pane.
  2. Click Set up my connection manually, click Next, click Connect using a Dial Up modem, and then click Next.
  3. Type a descriptive name for the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using in this connection, and then click Next.
    • [Eskimo North or Eskimo 56k is our typical recommendation.]
  4. Type the phone number that was provided to you by your ISP. Note that you may need to check with your ISP about long distance or access charges. Click Next.
  5. Choose whether you want this connection to be shared by all users (Anyone's use) of this computer, or only for yourself (My use only).
  6. In the next screen, type the logon information that was provided by your ISP to access their service.
  7. Click Next, and then click Finish to end the setup process.

Modify an Existing Dial-Up Connection

You may need to modify some of the parameters in your dial-up connection to successfully connect to the Internet. Review the following information to make any changes:



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