Windows 2000: Configuring Remote Access Setup and Dial-up Networking
A dial-up account is included with your DSL Internet service. This is particularly beneficial when you are away from your DSL Internet line and need to connect to the Internet.
Configuration
- Click on the Start button.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network and Dial-up Connections.
- Select Make a New Connection.
- Click on the Next button.
6. Select Dial-up to the Internet and click on the Next button.
7. Select the third option, I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network. Click Next.
8. Select I connect through a phone line and a modem. Click Next
9. Enter the area code and phone number of the NBI Server you want to connect to. Click Next.
For a list of possible dial-up numbers, go to the Dial-Up Access Number calculator.
IMPORTANT: Nevada Bell Internet Services is not responsible for long distance toll charges incurred as a result of dialing these access numbers. Please verify with your operator that the number you select is a local number.
- Enter your userID in the field labeled User Name. This is the 3-8 digit alphanumeric word you provided your DSL Internet Provisioning Coordinator at the time of DSL Internet registration.
- Enter your password in the Password field. Please remember your password is case sensitive. Click on Next.
- Type NBI or any other name that will help you recognize the connection you are creating. Click Next.
13. You will be prompted to set up your Internet Mail Account. Select No, and click Next.
- You have completed the Internet Connection Wizard. De-select the To connect to the Internet immediately, select this box and then click Finish option. Click Finish. You will be back at your desktop.
15. Click on the Start button.
16. Select Settings.
17. Select Network and Dial-up Connections.
18. Select ‘NBI’ or the name you created for you connection. (As instructed on step 12)
19. Click Connect
Usage
Usage is the amount of time you are connected to the Internet using your Nevada Bell Internet Services dial-up account. This includes time you use your dial-up account to access the World Wide Web, check e-mail, including Extra E-mail Boxes, or work on Personal Home Pages. However, usage is not applicable when you are performing these activities from a dedicated connection such as DSL Internet Access.The good news is there are ways to read and write e-mail and work on Personal Home Pages without being connected to the Internet the whole time. Please refer to the Netscape Help pages for more information. With our online billing tool, you can view your Pacific Bell Internet dial-up account billing and usage details 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, refer to our Dial-up FAQ.