Windows XP Internet Configuration

Windows XP Internet Configuration -- winxp

These instructions guide you through using the built-in dial-up networking software in Windows XP to connect to Planttel.Net Internet Service.

Create a Connection

   1. Click on the Start button.
   2. Click on Control Panel.
   3. Double-click on Network Connections.
   4. Double-click on Create New Connection.

5. Click Next, select Connect to the Internet; Click Next.

6. Select Setup my Internet connection manually and click Next.

7. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next.

8. Type Planttel.Net in the ISP Name text box. Click Next.
9. In the Phone Number text box, type in the local access number given to you by customer service. Click Next

10. In the Internet Account Information screen, type your User name and Password in the spaces provided. Please use caution as the User name and Password must BOTH be in lower case letters, as they are case sensitive. Also, ensure that there is a check mark beside “Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer” and “Make this the default connection.” Ensure that you remove the check mark from the line “Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.” After this is completed, click Next.

11. This brings you to the “Completing the New Connection Wizard” screen. It is recommended that you click beside “Add a shortcut to the connection on my desktop.” After this is completed, click Finish.

If you would like helpful information for Windows XP, please refer to the Windows XP Support Options site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/support/default.asp

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