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New Dial-Up Internet Installation for the Inexperienced
The installation of a Dial-Up Internet account is very easy to do. The first step should be researching and looking for the right Internet service or services that best apply to your situation. For instance you might look for services with no charge for hosting a small personal web-site or multiple email accounts to allow your family to correspond privately. Another feature you might want is the ability to connect nationwide for those special getaways or business trips. Other features to look for include free Spam and virus filters. Of course, unlimited nationwide Internet access because nobody wants to pay for extra minutes of usage when there is unlimited Internet services available.
The next step would be to locate Internet services in your area or visiting locale. You can always use the service availability text box on any Internet service provider's (ISP) web-site that you select for service. Simply enter your area code in the service availability text box and all areas serviced by your ISP will popup with your location's access numbers. Another option would be to call their toll free number for more information service availability. Most Internet providers will be happy to give you that information and more.
Check here for an Internet service provider that has a service availability locator.
There are two different methods of signing up for an ISP. The first method of the two is that your ISP provides you with software for accessing your new Internet account. The other method is the manual method, where you have to actually configure the dialup Internet service account yourself.
1. If ISP provides software (access dialer) do this: Next you have to either download and/or have them snail mail or email you the dial-up Internet setup software that the ISP provides. When ordering dial-up Internet services over the Internet, the ISP's software arrives much faster. To download the software just click on the link and your computer's dialog box appears and asks you where to save the executable file. Now you're going to open the file with a single or double click depending on how your computer is set up. With the execution of the file you're going to be asked for a user name and password at the installation prompts. Create your username and password and select your ISP number and you're done. You will have to provide your Internet Service provider with user name and password at the dialup software dialog box every time you want to access the Internet or you can set it to remember your account information for the account login.
If you ordered the CD and received the ISP software in your mailbox in a week or so, then you will set up your username and password at the installation prompts. Now you're going to open the file with a single or double click depending on how your computer is set up. With the execution of the file you're going to be asked for a user name and password at the installation prompts. Create your username and password and select your ISP number and you're done. You will have to provide your Internet Service provider with user name and password at the dialup software dialog box every time you want to access the Internet or you can set it to remember your account information for the account login.
2. If ISP provides username, password, and ISP phone number or setting up your notebook for Internet access do this: Setup information for Windows 98-XP Pro; Go to the Control Panel - Internet Options. Then select the Connections tab and Add button. Then read and fill in the text boxes or radio buttons as you go along with the information provided by your ISP. At Sign-in, you will have to provide your Internet Service provider with user name and password at the dialup dialog box every time you want to access the Internet or you can set it to remember your account information for the account login.
Only provide your username and password at the account setup page, when logging in to the account or to access your e-mail account. If you hire a technician to set up your account, then change your password as soon as possible. Otherwise that person can have access to your Internet account and do what they please with your account.
Now enjoy your access to all the information and data your new Internet service account has to offer you.
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