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Article ID: 23419
Last modified date: Tue Apr 24 10:57 2007
Operating System(s): Windows Me;
Application(s): Dial-Up Networking
Application Version(s): 4.0;

Follow the steps below to configure Microsoft Windows Me Dial-Up Networking. Before proceeding, you must have Dial-Up Networking installed. Please quit all applications and close any open windows.

How to Configure Dial-Up Networking to Connect to EarthLink

From the Start menu, click Settings, and choose Dial-Up Networking.
Double-click the Make New Connection icon.
In the Type a name for the computer you are dialing field, type a name for the connection (i.e. EarthLink).
Press DOWN ARROW to choose your default modem from Select a device drop-down list.
Click the Next button.
In the Area code field, type in your local area code.
In the Telephone number field, type your local EarthLink access number. An access number can be found on our Access Number Search page.
Note:
- Please check with your local telephone company to make sure that the access number that you are dialing is a local, toll-free call. We assume no responsibility for local toll or long distance charges incurred for the use of our service.
- 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.
- Ignore the Area Code field. All numbers, including 9, 1, area code, or *70 should be entered in the Telephone Number field.
Click the Next button.
Click the Finish button.
Click the EarthLink icon with your right mouse button, then choose Properties.
Uncheck the box next to Use area code and Dialing Properties.
Click on the Security tab.
In the User name field, type your entire email address (e.g., johndoe@earthlink.net).
In the Password field, type in your password.
Click the OK button.
Click the EarthLink icon with your right mouse button, then choose Create Shortcut.
Click the Yes button.

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