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Set-up Instructions for the Unlimited Plan: Windows XP
 
 


Setting up Netscape Online Dial-Up Internet on your Windows XP Computer

Note: These instructions apply to the Unlimited Plan only. If you are a Netscape Online Accelerated Plan subscriber, you need to install software on your computer that speeds up web surfing up to 5x faster*. Visit the download page to get the Netscape Online web acceleration software.

Windows XP gives you the option to view the Start menu and Control Panel in default Category View or Classic View. Both views are presented here for your reference.


1. You will use the Windows XP Connection Wizard to create or overwrite a dial-up Internet connection. Click Start and select Control Panel.

Windows XP Classic View

  

Windows XP Category View


2. In Control Panel for the Classic View, click on Network Connections.

 

The Classic view does not have an extra step here. Proceed to step three.

  


2. In Control Panel for the Category View, click on Network and Internet Connections.


It will then open the following screen. Click on Network Connections.

3. For both, click Create a new connection to set up a new Internet connection.


4. The New Connection Wizard appears. Click Next to continue.




5. Select Connect to the Internet for your Internet connection type. Click Next to continue.




6. Select the option Set up my connection manually. Click Next to continue.




7. Select the option Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next to continue.




8. Type Netscape Online for your Internet connection. Click Next to continue.




9. Enter the local access telephone number that your modem will use to connect to the Internet. If your area uses ten-digit (with area code) dialing, then include it here. Click Next to continue.




10. The next screen provides you with the option of restricting use of your Internet connection on this computer. Depending on your circumstances, you may choose the option Anyone's Use. Click Next to continue.




11. Enter your Username (username@netscape.ca). Be sure to add the domain @netscape.ca at the end of the username. Enter your password twice in each of the password boxes provided. Be sure that your Caps Lock is disabled, as passwords are case sensitive.

You may select from some other advanced options. We suggest ticking the box next to Make this the default Internet connection if you plan to use Netscape Online as your primary Internet provider. Click Next to continue.




12. You have successfully created a new Internet connection in Windows XP. You may want to create a desktop shortcut so that an icon will be placed on your desktop for easy access. Click Finish and you are ready to connect to the Internet.

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*5 times faster than a dial-up connection using a 56K modem.