Configure Dial-up Networking (Windows XP)

This document describes how to configure a PPP client for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition. Once completed you will be able to connect to the campus network from a remote location using a modem and a regular telephone line.

NOTE - Login to your workstation using the Administrator account or equivalent. If you do not do so you may not be able to see or configure a Network Connection.

These instructions assume you are using the default Windows XP window and menu layout. Steps for the classic layout are also provided where relevant.

STEP 1: Open New Connection Wizard

Start
Control Panels
Network And Internet Connections
Double-click Network Connections
Double-click New Connection Wizard

...or, for the classic menu layout:

Start
Settings
Control Panels
Double-click Network Connections
Double-click New Connection Wizard

STEP 2: Choose Network Connection Type

The New Connection Wizard will start to assist you with your configuration.

Click "Next" to continue

Click on "Connect to the Internet"
Click "Next" to continue

Again, depending on whether or not you have setup previous Network Connection sessions, you may see the following screen:

What you do next depends on your particular setup. These instructions assume that you have no other Internet Service Provider setup (such as America Online).

Click "Set up my connection manually"
Click OK

You should now see a screen like the one below:

Click "Connect using a dial-up modem"
Click "Next" to continue

STEP 3: Configure Dial-Up Settings

You will now see the following screen. It will start guiding you through the final configuration steps.

Enter "UW-Platteville" in the ISP Name field
Click "Next" to continue

Enter "342-1888" in the Phone number field
Click "Next" to continue

Enter your eDirectory username in the User name field
Leave the Password and Confirm password fields blank. For security reasons the password should be entered each time you log on.
You can typically leave the first two checkboxes checked, however you should consider unchecking the first box for security reasons if multiple people use your computer.
Unless you have a complete understanding of the impact of the Internet Connection Firewall, leave that option unchecked.
Click "Next" to continue

If all goes well, you should see the screen below, indicating that your Network Connection configuration was successfully completed.

Click the "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" checkbox
Click Finish

STEP 4: Test the Network Connection

To verify the dial-up configuration:

Double-click on the "UW-Platteville" shortcut on your desktop

Your username may already be populated in the User name field if you entered it in a previous step. If not, enter your eDirectory username in that field.
Enter your eDirectory password in the Password field
For security reasons, do not check box to save the user name and password.
Click "Connect" to start the dialing process

Your computer will now try to establish a connection with the UW-Platteville modem pool. If you connect successfully, you will see this icon in the lower right-hand corner of your screen (the system tray):

To disconnect from the UW-Platteville modem pool, double-click on this icon. You will then see a screen like:

You can then click "Disconnect" to disconnect from the campus.

Optional software can be downloaded from the UW-Platteville software download page. You will need to use your eDirectory password to log in.