Setting up a Dial Up connection in Windows 98

1. Click on My Computer and then open the Control Panel or Click on START | Settings| Control Panel
2. Select Internet Options and a screen with six tabs should open (shown below). Click on the Connections tab.
3. Click on Setup button and that will start the Connection Wizard

4. Select I have an existing Internet account through my phone line or a local area network, and click on the Next button

5. Click on Select this option if you are accessing the Internet using an Internet Service Provider or local area network and click on the Next button.

6. Ensure 'Connect using my Phone Line' is selected, and click Next.

7. You will be asked to enter the phone number for the modem pool. The phone number is 380-3222. Also ensure the box entitled Dial using the area code and country code is unchecked. Click on Next to continue.

8. In the box for User Name, enter the username you selected at DataBoss. For the box entitled Password, enter the password you selected at DataBoss. The systems are case sensitive (use lowercase). After you have entered the information click on Next.

9. For advanced settings, select No, and click on Next.

10. For the connection name, type in: DataBoss then click on Next.

11. When you are asked to setup your Internet mail account, select No, then click Next.

12. When you are asked to setup your Internet news account, select No, then click on Next.

13. When you are asked to setup your Internet Directory Service, select No, then click on Next.

14. Click on Finish. You have now setup your Internet dial-in.

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