Windows 2000 Dialup Configuration

This area is available to help you setup Windows 2000 for use with SOHO Central Business Class Internet Access. It will walk you through the various configuration screens on your computer. 

Some of these configurations may already be configured on your system as a result of previous Internet connections and/or pre-installed with your system. Please review this information to make sure it is correct.

Step 1. Click the Start button, click Settings , and choose Control Panel.

Step2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

Step 3. Double-click the Make New Connection icon.

Step 4. Click the Next button.

Step 5. Select Dial-up to the Internet. Then  Click the Next button.

Step 6. Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN). Then click the Next button.

Step 7. Select I connect through a phone line and a modem. Then click the Next button.

Step 8. In the Area Code field, type the area code of your local access number. In the Telephone number field, type your local access number. Then click the Advanced button.

Step 9. Click on the Connection tab. Next, click the PPP (Point to Point Protocol) radio button in the Connection type area. Now check the box next to Disable LCP Extensions. Then click the None radio button in the Logon procedure area.

Step 10. Click on the Addresses tab. Next, click the Always use the following radio button in the DNS server address area. In the Primary DNS server field, type 216.98.128.70 . In the Alternate DNS server field, type 216.98.138.70 . Then click the OK button.

Step 11. Click the Next button.

Step 12. In the User name field, type your email address. In the Password field, type your password. Then click the Next button.

Step 13. In the Connection Name field, type SOHO Central. Then click the Next button.

Step 14. Click the No radio button in the Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now area. Then click the Next button.

Step 15. Check the box next to To connect to the Internet immediately...if you would like to connect right away to the Internet. Then click the Finish button.

You have successfully configured Windows 2000 to connect to the Internet.