How to Create  a Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP

  1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.

  2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon.

  3. Click the Set up or change your Internet connection icon.

  4. Click the Setup button.

  5. Click the Next button.

  6. Select Connect to the Internet.
  7. Click the Next button.

  8. Select Set up my connection manually.
  9. Click the Next button.

  10. Select Connect using a dial-up modem.
  11. Click the Next button.

  12. In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie.  AcroNet).
  13. Click the Next button.

  14. In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as  it needs to be dialed. (Kenosha 671-4025, Racine 672-4025, Twin Lakes 448-4041 or use the LOCATOR to find your local number.)

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

  15. Click the Next button.

  16. In the User name field, type your email address.
  17. In the Password field, type your password.
  18. In the Confirm password field, type your password.
  19. CHECK the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone  connects to the Internet from this computer.
  20. CHECK the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
  21. UNCHECK the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this  connection.
  22. Click the Next button.

  23. Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my  desktopif you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
  24. Click the Finish button.

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