If you do not have any software from Internet America, or the software is not available at the PC you are configuring, these instructions will help you get everything setup manually.

• Click on the Start Menu, choose All Programs, then choose Control Panel.

Control Panel

The Control Panel opens.

• Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

Control Panel

Network and Dial-up Connections

The Network and Dial-up Connections appears.

• Double-click on the Make New Connection icon.

Network and Dial-up Connections

Network Connection Wizard

Welcome Screen

The Network Connection Wizard is launched.

• To continue, click Next.

Network Connection Wizard: Welcome Screen

Connection Type

Select the Network Connection Type.

• Choose Dial-up to the Internet, then click the Next.

Network Connection Wizard: Connection Type

Internet Connection Wizard

Account Setup Options

The Internet Connection Wizard appears.

• Put a dot next to I want to setup my Internet connection manually..., then click Next.

Internet Connection Wizard: Welcome Screen

Phone/Modem or LAN Connection?

Specify which connection type to use for your Internet service.

• Put a dot next to I connect through a phone line and a modem, then click Next.

Internet Connection Wizard: Connection Type

Account Connection Information: ISP Phone Number

Step 1 of 3 Internet account connection information is displayed.

• In the Telephone number box, type your local telephone number (found here). If you have mandatory 10 digit dialing, make sure you type the COMPLETE phone number (i.e., 713-555-1212) in the Telephone number box.
• Remove the check next to Dial using the area code and country code.
• Click the Advanced button to continue.

Account Connection Information: ISP Phone Number

Advanced Connection Properties: Connection Tab

The Advanced Connection Properties screen appears. Select the Connection tab if not displayed initially.

• Put a dot next to PPP (Point to Point Protocol).
• Put a dot next to None under the Logon procedure section.
• Click on the Addresses tab.

Advanced Connection Properties: Connection Tab

Advanced Connection Properties: Addresses Tab

On the Addresses screen, fill in the fields as follows:

• Put a dot next to Internet service provider automatically provides one.
• Put a dot next to Always use the following under the DNS server address section.
• In the Primary DNS server box, type 209.44.180.53
• In the Alternate DNS server box, type 209.44.180.58
• Click the OK button, then click Next.

Advanced Connection Properties: Addresses Tab

Account Logon Information

Step 2 of 3 Internet account logon information is displayed.

• In the User name box, type your username.
• In the Password box, type your password.
• Click Next.

Account Logon Information: Username & Password

Connection Name

Step 3 of 3 Configuring your computer is displayed.

• In the Connection name box, type Internet America, then click the Next button.

Connection Name

Mail Account Setup

If you have Outlook Express installed, you will be prompted with this window. If not, you can skip this screen.

• For now, put a dot next to No, then click the Next button.

Setup Internet Mail Account

Completing the Internet Connection Wizard

You have successfully completed the Internet Connection wizard.

• Uncheck the To connect to the internet immediately... box, then click the Finish button.

Finished

New Dial-up Connection

You will be returned to the Network and Dial-up Connections window where you should be able to see the newly created icon.

New Dial-up Connection

You're done!

Your computer is now setup to connect to the Internet!

Creating A Shortcut:

• To create a shortcut for this connection on your desktop, click on the File menu, then choose Create Shortcut.
• You should see an "error" message asking if you want the shortcut placed on your desktop. Click the Yes button.
• The shortcut should now appear on your desktop. Close the Network Connections. Once you locate the new icon on your desktop, double-click on it to connect.