Connecting to a Network Using a Modem
If you have a modem installed on your computer, you can use a connection wizard to set up a dial-up connection to another computer or a network. Connecting to another computer or a network is useful when you need access to information stored on another computer or a network. You only need to set up a dial-up connection to a computer or a network once. After you set up the connection, you can use the Connect to a network dialog box to select the dial-up connection and establish a dial-up connection. When you are connected, Windows displays a connection icon in the notification area on the taskbar. You can point to the icon to display information about the connection or right-click the icon to perform tasks.
Create a Dial-Up Connection
Click the Start button, and then click Connect To.
Click Set up a connection or network.
In the left pane, click Connect to a workplace, and then click Next to continue.
Click Dial Directly, and then click Next to continue.
Type the phone number for calling the network.
To share this network connection, select the Allow other people to use this connection check box.
Click Next to continue.
Type user name, password and domain name.
Click Connect.
Establish a Dial-Up Connection
Click the Start button, click Connect To, and then click the dial-up connection name.
Select the dial up connection, and then click Connect.
Type your assigned user name and password.
To save your user name and password information, select the Save this user name and password for the following users check box, and then click an option to specify who can use the information.
Click Dial, and then wait for the connection.
When you’re done, right-click the Connection icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then click Disconnect.
See AlsoSee “Changing a Dial Up Connection” on page 380 for information on changing the settings for a dial-up connection. |