IOLS Tech Support
  Setup Instructions for Windows XP

Setting up your Windows XP PC to connect the the Internet is easy.  In most cases all you will need to do is follow the instructions below.  

1. Double Click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and open the browser.

2. Click on the menu item called "Tools"

3. Click on the menu item called "Internet Options"

4. The Internet Options window will open.

   • The tab labeled "General" is in front
     Delete the information in the Home Page "Address" field and enter
     my.iols.com

   • Click "Apply"

5. Click on the tab labeled "Connection"

   • Click on the button for "Setup" and the New Connection Wizard will open

• Select Connect to the Internet.
• Click the Next button.

  

• Select Set up my connection manually.
• Click the Next button.

  

• Select Connect using a dial-up modem.
• Click the Next button.

  

• In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie. IOLS)
• Click the Next button.

  

• In the Phone number field, type your local access number exactly as it needs to be dialed.

  Note: If you require 10-digit dialing in order to access a local number, make sure to include your area code.

  Note: Remember... Your local telephone company has teh final word on whether a call is local for you.
           Please contact them to make sure that the number you choose is a local toll-free call.

• Click the Next button.

  

• In the User name field, type yourusername@access.
• In the Password field, type your password.
• In the Confirm password field, type your password.
• Uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
• Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
• Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
• Click the Next button.

  

• Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop
  if you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
• Click the Finish button.

  

• Close all windows.

• You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows XP.