The steps listed below will guide you through setting up your computer to connect to neXband.
- From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
- Click the Switch to Classic View icon.
- Double-click the Network Connections icon.
- Click the Create a new connection icon.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Connect to the Internet.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Set up my connection manually.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Connect using a dial-up modem.
- In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie. neXband).
- Click the Next button.
- In the Phone number field, type your local neXband access number exactly as it needs to be dialed.
- Click the Next button.
- In the User name field, type your email address.
- In the Password field, type your password.
- In the Confirm password field, type your password.
- Check the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
- Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
- Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
- Click the Next button.
- Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktopif you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
- Click the Finish button.
- Close all windows.
- From the Start menu, choose Connect To.
- Right-click your dial-up connection, then choose Properties.
- Click on the Networking tab.
- Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list.
- Click the Properties button.
- Select Use the following DNS server address.
- In the Preferred DNS server field, type 206.156.254.3.
- In the Alternate DNS server field, type 206.156.254.9.
- Click the OK button.
- Click the OK button.
- Close all windows.
Thats it, now you are ready to connect to neXband
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