Configuring for Dial-Up: Windows 2000

System Requirements

- A valid ABAC account and password
- Any computer with Windows 2000
- Modem 56K (v.90)

Step 1 Install your Modem
Step 2 Configure Dial-up Networking
Step 3 Test Your Connection

Step 1 Install your Modem

Install your modem according to the manufacturer's instructions.

To confirm your modem is properly installed, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.

Click the Hardware tab.

Click on the button labeled Device Manager.

If your modem is installed correctly, you will see your modem listed under Modems.

If it is not listed, you should follow the instructions of the manufacturer to install your modem.

Step 2 Configure Dial-up Networking

1. Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.

2. Start the Network Connection Wizard by double-clicking on Make New Connection.Click Next on the welcome screen.

3. Select Dial-up to private network and click Next.

4. Enter the modem pool phone number you wish to dial.

5. Select For all users and click Next.

6. Enter ABAC for the name of your connection.

7. If you would like to add a shortcut on the desktop, select Add a shortcut to my desktop.
8. Click Finish.
9. Click Cancel at the initial login screen.

Step 3 Test Your Connection

1. Click START, select Settings, then Network and Dial-up Connections, and then ABAC.

2. Enter your account ID (i.e. u431xxxx, g451xxxx) and password at the login screen, and then click Dial.

3. You will see a dialog box indicating your modem is dialing.

4. You are now connected to ABAC. Click OK.

5. You will see the terminal icon in the lower right-hand corner of your screen, indicating a successful connection. You will now be able to run Internet programs such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.

6. To disconnect, exit from each of the network programs you started. Double-click the terminal icon and then click Disconnect on the status screen to end your connection to ABAC.

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Appendix A - Default TCP/IP Settings: Configure for DHCP

For dial-up networking connections, TCP/IP settings will be assigned to you by the ABAC network. The default settings that Windows uses (as shown below) are correct for this type of configuration.

To make sure that your computer is configured correctly, go to the Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Select Network, right-click on Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Select TCP/IP protocol and select Properties. Check that the following items are correct: