If you are running Windows XP, you can set up your dial-up connection by following the steps below.
- Click Start.
- Click Control Panel.
- To continue setting up your dial-up connection in Windows XP, click “Switch to Classic View”.
- Double-click “Network Connections”.
- On the New Connection Wizard screen, select the “Connect to the Internet option”.
- Click Next.
- Select the “Set up my connection manually” option.
- Click Next.
- Select the “Connect using a dial-up modem” option.
- Click Next.
- In the ISP name box, type the second part of your email address, which is domainname.domaintype. For the email address tsimpson@24hoursupport.com, for example, 24hoursupport.com is the ISP name.
- Click Next.
- Type the number your computer is going to call to connect to the Internet. If an area code is required, or if a 1 is required for long distance, be sure to type it here. Remember, you are responsible for all long distance charges.
- Click Next.
- If you want to have a dial-up icon on your desktop, so you can double-click to display the connection window, check the box.
- Click Finish.
- If necessary, add your DNS numbers to the nework settings.
- You are ready to connect to the Internet and use your email account.