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Windows XP Connection GuideThe following instructions and illustrations are provided to assist you in setting up your computer to connect to BCPL.NET. Please follow these instructions carefully and in order. These instructions are just one way of configuring Windows XP. If you are unable to establish a connection after following these instructions, please call the BCPL.NET Internet Help Desk at 410-887-3297.Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner. If you see two columns, click Control Panel. If only one column appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel should now appear. If you see the phrase Pick a category in the window, click Switch to Classic View on the left. On the right, double click Network Connections. In the new window, click Create a new connection on the left, this should open the New Connection Wizard. |
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Sometimes a window labeled Location Information will appear. If it does type in your Area Code where it asks and then click OK In the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard, click Next. |
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There should be a dot next to Connect to the Internet. Click Next. |
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Put a dot next to Set up my connection manually.
Click Next. |
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Put a dot next to Connect using a dial-up modem.
Click Next. |
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In the box labeled ISP Name, type BCPL.
Click Next. |
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In the box labeled Phone Number, type
4102965500 or *70, 4102965500 (If you have call waiting) Click Next. |
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Under Create this connection for:, put a dot next to Anyone's
use.
Click Next. NOTE: This screen may or may not appear. If you do not see this screen, skip it and go on to the next step. |
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Type your username in the box labeled User name.
Type your password in the box labeled Password. Type the same password again in the box labeled Confirm password. Click Next. |
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Put a check next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my
desktop.
Click Finish. At this point, close all open windows. |
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From the desktop, double-click the BCPL icon. You should now see a Connect BCPL window. Click Dial. |
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If everything is correctly configured, you will see a window indicating that you are connected. If you do not see this, look at the task bar near the clock and see if there is an icon with two computer screens or a modem: if so, you are connected. If you do not see this, double click the BCPL icon again. It will either tell you that you are connected or prompt you to try to connect again. You have now established a connection with BCPL. You may now run a web browser, e-mail program, etc. If you have followed these directions carefully and in order, and still cannot establish a connection with BCPL, please call the BCPL.NET Internet Help Desk at 410-887-3297.
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