Configuring Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95/98

Follow the steps below to configure Microsoft Windows 95/98 Dial-Up Networking. Before proceeding, you must have Dial-Up Networking installed. Please quit all applications and close any open windows.

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

   

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.

   

3. Double-click the Make New Connection icon.

   

4. Delete the contents of the Type a name for the computer you are dialing field, and type a name for the connection (i.e. First Class Solutions).
5. Click the Next button.

   

6. In the Area code field, type the area code for your access number.
7. In the Telephone number field, type your access number.

   Note: Remember to check with your local telephone company to make sure that the number you choose is a local toll-free call.

8. Click the Next button.

   

9. Click the Finish button.

   

10. Right click the First Class Solutions icon. Note: (or whatever you named the icon earlier)

    

11. From the File menu, choose Properties.

    

12. Click on the Server Types tab.
13. Uncheck all the boxes except for Enable software compression and TCP/IP.
14. Click the OK button.

    

15. Right click the First Class Solutions icon. Note: (or whatever you named it earlier)

    

16. From the File menu, choose Create Shortcut.

    

17. Click the Yes button.

    

Congratulations! You have successfully configured Dial-Up Networking! In order to connect, you would now double-click the First Class Solutions shortcut you created on your desktop