Dialup Instructions for Windows 2000 Professional

For best results when installing any software, close all running programs before beginning. Also, make sure you are logged on as Administrator.

Check Your Modem

  1. Check to see that your modem is properly installed:
    1. Double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop.
    2. Double-click on the Control Panel icon.
    3. Double-click on the Phone and Modems Options icon.
    4. If your modem is listed, click the Close button. If it is not, click the Add... button and install it.
  2. Make sure that your phone line is properly connected to the wall connection and to the line connection on your modem.

Add Dial-up Components

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. Click Add Network Components on the left side of the window.
  4. Double-click on Networking Services.
  5. Make sure that there is a check next to "Simple TCP/IP Services", then click OK.

Create a New UA Dialup Connection

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. You will start the "Network Connection Wizard." Click the Next button to begin.
  4. Choose "Dial-up to the Internet". Click Next to start the "Internet Connection Wizard".
  5. Choose "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)." Click Next.
  6. Choose "I want to connect through a phone line and a modem." Click Next.
  7. The telephone number is 347-1800 (7-1800 for on campus residents). Uncheck "Use area code and dialing rules" unless you will be calling long distance. Click Next.
  8. Enter the same account name and password you use on the myBama Web site. Click Next.
  9. Name the connection "UA Dialup". Click Next.
  10. Select "No" when asked to set up an Internet mail account. Click Next.
  11. Click Finish.

Check the Properties of Your New Connection

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. Right-click the UA Dialup icon and click Properties.
  4. On the Networking tab:
    • For "Dial-up Server Type", select "PPP: Windows 95/98/NT 4/2000, Internet".
    • Click the checkboxes for "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
    • With the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" option highlighted, click the Properties button.
    • Make sure that "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" are both bulleted.
    • Click the Advanced... button and check "Use default gateway on remote network" and "Use IP header compression".
  5. Click OK three times.

Connect to the UA Dialup Network

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. Double-click on the UA Dialup icon.
  4. Enter the same username and password as you use on the myBama Web site.
  5. Click Dial.

NOTE: If errors occur, write down the error number and text and call the HelpDesk at 348-HELP.

Optional Steps

Create a Shortcut on Your Desktop

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. Right-click the UA Dialup icon and click Create Shortcut.
  4. Click Yes when asked if you want to place a shortcut on your Desktop.

Set Redial Options for Connection Failures

  1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  2. Click Network and Dial-up Connections in the "See Also:" section on the left side of the window.
  3. Right-click the UA Dialup icon and click Properties.
  4. On the Options tab:
    • Set "Redial attempts" to 12.
    • Set "Time between redial attempts" to 30 seconds.
  5. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections folder.