How to connect to the Internet using Windows XP

1. 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

   

    

2. Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

   

3. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

   

4. Click the Create a new connection icon.

   

5. Click Next.

   

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

   

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

   

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

    

12. In the ISP Name field, type PCS.
13. Click Next.

    

14. In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as it needs to be dialed.

    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.

15. Click Next.

    

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 Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
20. Check Make this the default Internet connection.
21. Uncheck Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
22. Click Next.

    

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.

    

25. Close all windows.
26. 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.

    

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

    

28. Click on the Networking tab.
29. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list.
30. Click the Properties button.

    

31. Select Obtain DNS server addresses automatically.
32. Click OK.

    

33. Click OK.

    

34. Close all windows.

    You have successfully configured Windows XP to connect to the Internet using PCS Internet.