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Windows 2000

Dial-up Instructions for Windows 2000

This document provides instructions for establishing a dial-up connection to the UW-Eau Claire network and for using that to connect to the modem pool.

return to topEstablishing a Dial-up Networking Connection

Before you can you can connect to the UW-Eau Claire modem pool, you must establish a network connection.

  1. From the Start menu, select Settings » Network and Dial-Up Connections

  2. Double-click MAKE NEW CONNECTION

  3. Click NEXT

  4. Select Dial-Up to the Internet and click NEXT
    Step 1 of the Network Connection Wizard

  5. Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually and click NEXT
    Step 2 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  6. Select I connect through a phone line and a modem and click NEXT
    Step 3 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  7. In the Area code text box, type 715

  8. In the Telephone number text box, type 8365990 and click NEXT
    Step 4 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  9. In the User name text box, type your username

  10. In the Password text box, type your password and click NEXT
    Step 5 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  11. In the Connection name text box, type UWEC and click NEXT
    Step 6 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  12. In response to the question, Do you want to set up an Internet Mail account now?, select No and click NEXT
    Step 7 of the Internet Connection Wizard

  13. To connect to the internet immediately, select that option and click FINISH
    The option is selected if a check mark appears in front of it.
    Step 8 of the Internet Connection Wizard

return to topConnecting to the UW-Eau Claire Modem Pool

When you want to access UW-Eau Claire network resources or the Internet, you need to connect to the modem pool.

  1. From the Start menu, select Settings » Network and Dial-Up Connections
    Double-click UWEC
    You may be prompted to enter your username and password.

  2. Click DIAL

Disconnecting from the UW-Eau Claire Modem Pool

NOTE: Dial-up quotas are in effect. It is important that you disconnect from your dial-up session when you are finished so you do not exceed your quota and temporarily lose dial-up privileges.

  1. Double-click UWEC

  2. Select Disconnect

return to topGetting Help

If you need additional help establishing a dial-up networking connection or with connecting to the UW-Eau Claire modem pool, contact or stop by the

LTS Help Desk
(715) 836-5711
Old Library 1144
helpdesk@uwec.edu

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