Step1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.

Note: If you are running Windows XP in classic mode, your will need to select the Start menu, select Settings, then choose Control Panel

Step 2. Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

Step 3. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

Step 4. Click the Create a new connection icon.

Step 5. Click the Next button.

Step 6. Select Connect to the Internet. Then click the Next button.

Step 7. Select Set up my connection manually. Then click the Next button.

Step 8. Select Connect using a dial-up modem . Then click the Next button.

Step 9. In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection. Then click the Next button.

Step 10. In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as it needs to be dialed. Click the Next button.

Note: If you require 10-digit dialing in order to access a local number, make sure to include your area code.

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

IStep 11. In the User name field, type your email address. Next, in the Password field, type your password. In the Confirm password field, type your password. Now uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer. Uncheck the box next to Make this the default Internet connection. Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection. Then click the Next button.

Step 12. Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop if you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop. Then click the Finish button.

Step 13. Close all windows. From the Start menu, choose Connect To.

Note: If you are running Windows XP in classic mode, from the Start menu, click Settings, and choose Network Connections.

Step 14. Right-click your dial-up connection, then choose Properties.

Step 15. Click on the Networking tab. Next, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list. Then click the Properties button.

Step 16. Select Use the following DNS server address. In the Preferred DNS server field, type one of the DNS servers for your domain. In the Alternate DNS server field, type one of the DNS servers for your domain. Then Click the OK button.

Click the OK button.

Close all windows.

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