MAKING A DIALUP CONNECTION using Windows XP Click the "Start" button; select "All Programs, Accessories, Communications", and then "New Connection Wizard". The "Welcome to the New Connection Wizard" intro screen will appear. Click the "Next" button. The "Network Connection Type" window will appear. Select "Connect to Internet" from the available connection types and click the "Next" button. The "Getting Ready" wizard will appear. Select "Set up my connection manually". Click the "Next" button The "Internet Connection" window will appear next. Select "Connect using a dial-up modem" and click the "Next" button. The "Connection Name" window will appear. In the "ISP Name" box input "austintexas.net" using your keyboard and click the "Next" button. The "Phone Number to Dial" window will appear. In the "Phone number 485-9011" box type in the local dial-up access number. Click the "Next" button. The "Internet Account Information" window will appear. Enter your Username and Password, and Confirm Password. (NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive). Click the "Next" button. The "Completing the New Connection Wizard" will appear. A check mark should be in the box "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop". Click the "Finish" button. How to Connect to the Internet Double click on the austintexas.net connect icon on your desktop. The "Connect AustinTexas.Net " window will appear with your User name, Password and the Dial-Up Phone Number. Click the "Dial" button. The "Connecting to austintexas.net " window will appear. You will see the window display the austintexas.net connect access number you are dialing into. This window will be followed by the "Verifying username and password" window. Once you are connected you should see an icon on your taskbar by the clock. It will appear as two computer monitors. You are now ready to browse the web or use your email program. How to Disconnect from the Internet Double click on the austintexas.net connect icon on your desktop. You can also double click on the computer monitors on your Taskbar by your clock. The austintexas.net connect Status window should appear. Click the "Disconnect" button to disconnect from the Internet.