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Subject: Setting up a New Dial Up Networking Connection in Win XP Home or Pro
Keywords: Windows XP DUN
Tech Article Number: WBTA20000862

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  1. Boot the unit up into Windows. Click on Start then click on Control Panel.
  2. In the Control Panel to make things easier click on Classic View on the upper left side of the screen. You will now see all the traditional icons in the Control Panel.
  3. Double click on Internet Options then click on the Connections tab. Within here you can create, edit, or remove dialup connections
  4. To create a new connection click on Add. This will bring up a new connection wizard.
  5. The default option highlighted is Dial-up to a Private network. (This is the option you want to choose to set up a dial-up connection to your local ISP).
  6. At this window click next. In here you will be prompted for your Internet providers phone number enter it in and then click Next.
  7. It will then bring you to a window prompting you for a connection name. Enter in the name of you ISP then click finish.
  8. Once you click on Finish it will close the wizard and open a Dial-up Connections Settings window. Within here you can put in your username and password, your domain name (if required) and what else you need to set up for your ISP.

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