Installing Modems for Windows Computers

6. Making a New Connection (Windows PC)

Module NG33wmn

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a. (Windows 95): Click Start | Programs | Accessories | Dial-Up Networking

a. (Windows 98): Click Start | Programs | Accessories | Communications | Dial-Up Networking

The Windows 98 version is illustrated here.

 

b. Double-click Make New Connection. 

 

c. Select the modem, if not already selected.

 

d. Type a name for the connection (i.e. WCC) and click Next.

 

e. Type the phone number you want to dial (489-2200 for Ann Arbor) and click Next.

 

f. Click Finish after the message indicating that a new connection was created successfully. The dialog box should close, leaving the Dial-Up Networking window open

 

g. In the Dial-Up Networking window, right-click on the icon you just created.

In the context menu that pops us, select Properties.

 

h. Click the Server Types tab, and DEselect (un-check) the following:

    Log on to Network

    NetBEUI

    IPX/SPX Compatible

Click OK. 

Next ->Go on to Step 7. Customizing the TCP/IP Settings (NG33wct).

About this document...
This is a sub-part of module NG33w, Installing Modems for Windows Computers (ng33w.htm)