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Connecting to SVPAL -- PPP accounts -- Windows 98 Configuration

Configuration

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Open My Computer on your desktop and then Dial-Up Networking:


Select Make New Connection:


Name your new connection (for example, svpal):


Enter the SVPAL phone number closest to your area:


Click on Finish:


Now you will be able to find your SVPAL settings in the Dial-Up Networking folder:


Now right-click (click with the right mouse button) on this icon and get its Properties. If you cannot right-click, click once and then press ALT-Enter.

Next, go to Server Types and uncheck everything except TCP/IP. TCP/IP should be the only option checked. Click on "OK"

Open this connection, enter your user name and password in the format shown below:


Select Connect, and wait for the modems to negotiate.


At this point, you may ask for More Information:


...Or simply Close the window. This does not close your connection.

To close your connection, find the Dial-Up icon on your task bar:


If you select that icon, you will see a window like this one:


Now, selecting Disconnect will disconnect you from SVPAL and make your phone line available.

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