Creating a new connection in Dial-Up Networking

Windows 95/998/ME

If you just want to create a new connection without setting up an email account follow these steps. Creating a new connection can also be useful as a troubleshooting step if you are having problems connecting.

  • Double click My Computer.

  • For Windows 95/98 double click Dial-Up Networking. For Windows ME double click Control Panel and then Dial-Up Networking.

  • Double click Make New Connection.

  • Enter name for connection. Volcano or something similar is fine.
  • Click Next.

  • Enter dial up phone number for your location. Click here find a local number for your area.
  • Click Next.

  • Click Finish.

For Windows 95/98 follow the additional steps below. If your computer has Windows ME you do not need to take these steps.

  • Right click the new connection. Select Properties.

  • Click on the Server Types tab.

  • Uncheck "Log on to Network", "IPX/SPX", "NETBEUI".

  • Click OK.

 



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