Vista Dial-up Tutorial

 

1. Click the Start button 
   • Click on Connect To


2. The Connect to a network screen will open 
   • Click on Set up a connection or network


3. The Choose a connection option screen will open 
   • Click on Set up a dial-up connection to select it
   • Click the Next button


4. The Set up a dial-up connection screen will open 
   • enter the dial-up phone number  (note:  if you dial long distance, long distance rates will apply to your connection as well as the fee stated below.)
     • Qlink 613-533-0382 -- $0./hr 56 kbps (V.90), for students, free locally.
     • Telnet1 613-533-0360 -- $0./hr 56 kbps (V.90), for staff & faculty, free locally.
     • 56K Toll 613-533-0646 -- $0.60/hr  56 kbps (V.90), for everyone.
     • North America 1-877-307-2999 -- $10.00/hour * variable (V.90), for everyone
       
       Prices subject to change without notice.
   • enter your NetID
   • enter your Password
   • If you choose, check the box to Remember this password
   • Give your connection a name
   • Click the Connect button


5. The Connecting to "your connection name" screen will open 
   • as the connection is made this screen will change


6. The Your are connected to the Internet screen will open 
   • Your are ready to browse the internet 
   • Click the Close button


7. The Set Network Location screen will open (to complete the installation process) 
   • Click Home or Work (whichever this location is)


8. The Successfully set network settings screen will open
   • Click the Close button


9. When you are finished you need to disconnect your connection.  If you forget to disconnect and you are on the toll line you will be wasting your toll account funds. 
   • Click the Start button
   • Click the Connect to link
   • The Connect to network screen will open, showing you connected
   • Click the Disconnect button


10. The Successfully disconnected from "your connection name" will be displayed 
    • Click the Close button


11. To connect your modem next time
    • Click the Start button
    • Select Connect To
    • The Connect to a network screen will open showing your connection name.  Click your connection to select it.
    • Click the Connect button

For help, please contact the IT Support Centre by calling 613.533.6666 during regular business hours or by filling out the online help form.