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Dial-up Connection Instructions for Windows XP


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Follow these instructions to create a dial-up connection on your computer. Then you can get on the Internet to receive/send email and browse the web. Steps to verify the settings on an existing connection can be found here.

  1. From the Start menu, choose Connect To then click Show all connections.

    Note: If you don't see "Connect To" in the Start menu, the choose Start -> Programs or (All Programs) -> Accessories -> Communications -> New  Connection  Wizard, and then skip to step 3.

  2. Under Network Tasks, click Create a new connection .

    Note: If you don't see "Network Tasks", click on New Connection Wizard instead.

  3. Click Next.
    Select Connect to the Internet. Click Next.
    Select Set up my connection manually. Click Next.
    Select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next.

  4. In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (e.g. NCF or Freenet). Click Next.

  5. In the Phone number field, enter an NCF modem phone number; either 613-520-1135 or 613-271-9768 *. (If you have a 56 Kbps or higher speed modem, use 613-520-1135 to take advantage of NCF's 56 Kbps lines). Also, if you have Call Waiting, temporarily disable it for the duration of your NCF connection by using *70,,nnn-nnnn.

    *Both phone numbers are area code 613. The 520 number is in Ottawa, and the 271 number is in Kanata. Please note that long distance charge may apply to modems outside of your local calling area.

  6. In the User name field, type your NCF account ID (of the form ab123).
    In the Password field, type your password.
    In the Confirm password field, type your password.
    (If you choose not to enter your password here, you will have to enter it each time you connect.)
    It is recommended that you select Turn on Internet Connection Firewall (available in Windows XP service pack 2).
    Click Next.

  7. If you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop, check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop. Click Finish.

You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows XP.