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Article ID: 15807
Last modified date: Wed Apr 25 15:18 2007
Operating System(s): Windows 98;
Application(s): Dial-Up Networking
Application Version(s): 1.3;

Follow the steps below to configure Windows 98 to connect to EarthLink.

How to configure Dial-Up Networking to connect to EarthLink

Double-click the My Computer icon.
Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.
Double-click the Make New Connection icon.
Delete the contents of the Type a name for the computer you are dialing field, and type a name for the connection (i.e. EarthLink).
Click the Next button.
In the Area code field, type the area code for your access number.
In the Telephone number field, type your access number. An access number can be found on our Access Number Search page.
Note:
- Remember to check with your local telephone company to make sure that the access number you choose is a local toll-free call.
- When you enter the access number, type it exactly as you would dial it from your home phone.
- Do not include a 1 or the area code unless you have to dial it to make a local call from your home telephone.
- If you are dialing from a hotel, office, or other phone system that requires you to dial a digit such as 9 to get an outside line, insert that number before the access number.
- To disable call waiting while using the internet, insert the call waiting defeat code (usually *70) before the access number. Note: only insert this code if you have call waiting on the line you will connect with. Check with your phone company to determine which code to use for your line.
Click the Next button.
Click the Finish button.
Click your EarthLink connection icon. (Example: EarthLink).
From the File menu, choose Create Shortcut.
Click the Yes button.
Right click your EarthLink connection icon and select Properties.
Uncheck the box next to Use area code and Dialing Properties.
Click the OK button.
Double-click your EarthLink connection icon.
In the Username field, type your entire EarthLink email address (e.g., johndoe@earthlink.net).
In the Password field, type your password.
Note: Remember, your password is case sensitive. (Make sure your CAPS LOCK button is off!)
Check the box next to Save passwordif you would like your password saved.
Click the Connect button.

To fully maximize your Internet experience, we suggest you use EarthLink TotalAccess software. TotalAccess gives you easy access to your email account, and the free personal webspace that comes with your EarthLink subscription, as well as other terrific tools like spamBlockerSM and Pop-Up BlockerSM. Plus the EarthLink TotalAccess software will keep your Internet access numbers up to date and help you avoid some common connection problems.

To order a free copy of the EarthLink TotalAccess CD-ROM online at click here.
To download the software now click here. This download will take approximately 40-50 minutes with a 56K modem, 70-90 minutes at 28.8K.

In the meantime, you can connect to the Internet using the EarthLink shortcut icon on your desktop. To set up your email program, click here for step-by-step instructions.

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