1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, then click on Control Panel.

2. Double click Network Connections and go to the Network Connections step.

3. Click Network and Internet Connections and proceed to Category View

4. Click Network Connections.

5. Inside the network control panel, click Create a New Connection.

Welcome to the New Connection Wizard:
Click Next.

Network Connection Type:
Select "Connect to the Internet," then click Next.

Getting Ready:
Select "Set up my connection manually," then click Next.

Internet Connection:
Select "Connect using a dial-up modem," then click Next.

Connection Name:
Type "EIU" (or other pertinent word), then click Next.

Phone Number to Dial:
Type "581-7301" in the "Phone number" box, then click Next.

Connection Availability:
Select "Anyone's use" if the connection is to be available to anyone logging in to your computer, or "My use only" then click Next.

Internet Account Information:

Type your EIU e-mail log-in in the "User name" box and your EIU e-mail password in the "Password" and "Confirm password' boxes. Check or uncheck the three boxes beneath the "Confirm password" box to your preference, then click Next.

Completing the New Connection Wizard:

Verify the information here. To change any misinformation, click Back until you reach the appropriate screen. If all information is correct, click Finish. It is recommended that you check the "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" box. You will be asked to use this shortcut in order to test your connection.

Step II - Verify that Dial-up Networking, Adapter and TCP/IP protocol are installed.

1. Back to Network Connections:

The "Network Connections" screen now will show your new dial-up connection. Right click on the new connection and select Properties.

2. Connection Properties: Networking tab

Make sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked and highlighted, then click on Properties.

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window

Verify that "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Use the following DNS server addresses" both are checked. Click Advanced.

Advanced TCP/IP Settings: General Tab

Verify the settings as shown in the accompanying screen shot, then click the WINS tab.

Advanced TCP/IP DNS Properties: WINS tab

There is nothing that needs to be done on this tab. Click the OK button. You will return to the General tab (step 4). Click OK, which will return you to the "Connection Properties screen (step 2). Click OK once more to complete the process. You now may close any open windows and return to your desktop.

Step III - Testing your new connection

Make certain your computer's modem is connected to a working phone line. Double click the newly created icon on your desktop. It will have the name you gave your new dial-up connection. If you chose not to add the icon to your desktop, you can find it on the "Network Connections" section in Step 1. Make certain your password is entered correctly, then click Dial to make a connection to the Internet. You may open your browser once you are connected so that you may test your connection.