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Windows XP Setup Instructions for Dialup Related Topics:

Note: Before beginning these instructions make sure the telephone modem is connected to the phone line.


1. Open your Start menu, and select the Control Panel:

1.  Open your Start menu, and select the Control Panel:


2. On the Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections:

2.  On the Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections:


3. On the Network and Internet Connections panel, click Network Connections:

3.  On the Network and Internet Connections panel, click Network Connections:


4. On the Network Connections panel, click Create a new connection:

4.  On the Network Connections panel, click Create a new connection:


5. Click Next to begin using the wizard:

5.  Click Next to begin using the wizard:


6. On this page of the wizard, click the button next to Connect to the Internet, and click Next:

6.  On this page of the wizard, click the button next to Connect to the Internet, and click Next:


7. On the this page of the wizard, specify Set up my connection manually by clicking the adjacent button. Click Next:

7.  On the this page of the wizard, specify Set up my connection manually by clicking the adjacent button. Click Next:


8. Click the button next to Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next:

8.  Click the button next to Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next:


9. Specify a connection name by typing a name into the text field (ie. The University of Memphis). Click Next.

9.  Specify a connection name by typing a name into the text field (ie. The University of Memphis).   Click Next.


10. Type in the dial-up telephone number:

  • Students: 678-3600
  • Faculty/Staff: 678-4600

10.  Type in the dial-up telephone number:  Students: 678-3600  Faculty/Staff: 678-4600


11. Provide the information for the following:

  • Username: enter your UUID
  • Password: your UUID's password
  • Confirm password: retype your UUID's password

The following are optional:

  • "Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this Computer."
  • "Make this the default Internet connection" (If other types of network connections exist such as AOL, BellSouth, RoadRunner,etc., you may want to leave this box unchecked.

Click Next when completed.

11.  Provide the information for the following:   Username:  enter your UUID  Password:  your UUIDs password  Confirm password:  retype your UUIDs password The following are optional:  Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this Computer.  Make this the default Internet connection (If other types of network connections exist such as AOL, BellSouth, RoadRunner,etc., you may want to leave this box unchecked. Click Next when completed.


12. The connection setup is complete. Check the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and click Finish.

12.  The connection setup is complete. Check the box Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and click Finish.


13. A new icon will appear on the desktop entitled the name you chose for the connection (ie. The University of Memphis). Double-click on that icon and hit dial. Your UUID/password should already be filled in. If your information is not filled in, you must enter it.

Additional Assistance

For additional assistance, contact the umTech Helpdesk at (901) 678-8888 or visit room 100 of the Administration Building.

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Last Updated: 1/23/12