HOW TO: Connect Windows 2000 Professional to a Dial-Up Internet Service Provider (244301)

SUMMARY

This article describes how to connect to a dial-up Internet service provider (ISP) in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

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Procedure

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-click Make New Connection, and then click Next.
3. Click Dial-up to the Internet, click Next, and then follow the instructions in the Network Connection Wizard.

Before you create an Internet connection, check with your ISP to verify the required connection settings. A connection to your ISP may require one or more of the following settings:

• A specific Internet Protocol (IP) address
• IP header compression (for Point-to-Point Protocol [PPP[)
• Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses and domain names
• Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) settings
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) settings
• Optional settings, such as Internet Protocol security.

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