1. Click Start, point to and right-click on "My Network Places", and then left-click "Properties". A “Network Connections” window should appear shortly.
   
   Note If "My Network Places" does not appear, click "Control Panel" from the Start Menu. If “Pick a Category” is displayed, click "Network and Internet Connections", then "Network Connections" from the next displayed window. If “Pick a Category” is NOT displayed, simply double-click the "Network Connections" icon.
   
   
2. From the "Network Tasks" menu in the pane on the left-hand side of the window, click the  "Create a new connection" option. This will start the "New Connection Wizard".
    
3. The first window that appears prompts you with a message welcoming you to the New Connection Wizard. Click Next to continue.
   
    
4. The window that appears prompts you for the type of network connection to set up, as shown below. Choose the "Connect to the Internet" option, which is the default. Then click Next.
   
   
   
    
5. Select how you want to connect to the Internet. Choose the "Set up my connection manually" option, then click Next.
   
   
   
    
6. Select the way in which you will be connecting to the Internet. Choose "Connect using a dial-up modem." Then click Next.
   
   
   
    
7. Enter the name of your ISP. We recommend you enter "CMU" (no quotation marks). Click Next.
   
   
   
    
8. Enter the phone number for the dial-up connection. This is 774-2224 if you are in the Mt. Pleasant area. If you are on campus, the number is 2224. In some areas, it may be necessary to dial a "1" followed by the area code and phone number. Click Next.
   
   

   Please be aware that long-distance charges may apply if you are connecting to a dial up number outside your local toll-free calling area. Your local telephone service provider can determine if a dial-up number will incur long-distance charges. CMU cannot be held responsible for charges incurred from connecting to dial-up services.

   
   
    
9. The next window asks for whom the connection should be available. Make sure that "Anyone’s Use" is selected. Click Next.
   
   
   
    
10. Enter your Global ID in the "User name" field. You will also need to enter your password in both the "Password" and "Confirm password" fields. If you do not know your global ID or password, contact the Information Technology Help Desk at (989) 774-3662. Also, uncheck the "Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection" option. Click Next.
    
    
    
     
11. A window confirming successful creation of a dial-up networking connection appears. Click to place a check in the check box next to the option to "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" to provide an easy means to access the dial-up connection. Click Finish to complete the process. Close the "Network Connections" window.
    
    
    
     
12. To connect to the Internet, double-click the shortcut on the desktop, then click Dial.

Receiving Additional Help
For additional information about information contained in this Quick Guide, please contact the Help Desk at 774-3662 or email helpdesk@cmich.edu.