Dial-Up Networking Setup

Windows XP comes with everything you need to get connected, including a web browser and an Internet email client. No additional software is required to use the Internet, but feel free to use whatever Internet applications you're most comfortable with.

Requirements

  • Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed on your computer
  • 14,400 bps modem (28,800 bps or faster recommended)
  • Battle Foundry user information
  • Administrator privileges on the Windows XP machine.
When you have met all these requirements, follow these steps to perform the installation and configuration.


1. Launch the Internet Connection Wizard.

  • Select Start —> Control Panel.
  • When the Control Panel opens, click on Network and Internet Connections.
  • When the Network and Internet Connections window opens, click on Setup or Change your Internet Connections.
  • When the Internet Properties window opens, select the Connections tab, and click on the Setup... button.


2. When the Welcome screen opens, click Next button to continue.

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3. Select Connect to the Internet then click Next.

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4. Select Set up my connection manually then click Next to continue.

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5. Select Connect using a dial-up modem then click Next to continue.

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6. Enter Battle Foundry for the ISP Name then click Next to continue.

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7. Enter 612-746-0298 for the Phone number then click Next to continue.

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8. Enter your user name and password (password text is not shown).

  • Remember that your user name includes the @battlefoundry.net and should be in all lowercase.
  • Check the Use this account name and password box.
  • Check the Make this the default Internet connection box.
  • Make sure the Turn on Internet Connection Firewall box is not checked.
  • Click Next to continue.

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9. Check the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop box then click Finish.

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