To correctly set up your dial-up networking in Windows XP, follow the steps below:

STEP 1

From the Start menu, choose 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.

STEP 2

Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

STEP 3

Double-click the Network Connections icon.

STEP 4

Click the Create a new connection icon.

STEP 5

Click the Next button.

STEP 6

Select Connect to the Internet.

STEP 7

Click the Next button.

STEP 8

Select Set up my connection manually.

STEP 9

Click the Next button.

STEP 10

Select Connect using a dial-up modem.

STEP 11

Click the Next button.

STEP 12

In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (e.g. CWS Internet).

STEP 13

Click the Next button.

STEP 14

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

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.

STEP 15

Click the Next button.

STEP 16

In the User name field, type in the user name given to you by CWS.

STEP 17

In the Password field, type your password.

STEP 18

In the Confirm Password field, type your password.

STEP 19

Check the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.

STEP 20

Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.

STEP 21

Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.

STEP 22

Click the Next button.

STEP 23

Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop to add a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.

STEP 24

Click the Finish button.

STEP 25

Close all windows.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your dialup Internet access and are now ready to connect to the Internet.