User guide

Windows Computers 23

Making a New Connection

The following procedures create a new Dial-Up Networking Connection,

represented by an icon on your Windows desktop.

You must create separate icons for packet data and asynchronous data, if

you want to use both types of connections for PPP data. “At a Glance” tables

in the procedures show the key settings that differ for packet and

asynchronous connections (for example, phone numbers).

Tip

Create a new connection for packet data first. Then, if you also

want an asynchronous connection for PPP data, copy your packet

data connection icon (right-click, copy), paste it (right-click,

paste), and rename it. Change only the properties shown in the

“At a Glance” tables.

1. On your Windows desktop, double-click

My Computer.

2. In the

My Computer window, double-click Dial-Up Networking.

3. If a

Dial-Up Networking window containing a Make New Connection icon

appears, Dial-Up Networking is already installed on your computer;

go to Step 4.

If a

Dial-Up Networking wizard containing an Install button appears,

Dial-Up Networking is not installed. Click

Install, then follow the

wizard dialogs to install it. You may need your Windows installation

disks. When installation is complete, go to Step 4.

4. In the

Dial-Up Networking window, double-click the Make New Connection

icon.

If you are using Windows NT, double-click

New.