Open Internet Explorer.

If you are starting a new account, Internet Explorer will automatically open the connection wizard setup. For new accounts, start with step 3. Pre -existing users should start at step 1.

STEP 1: If you click tools in the menu bar, a drop down box will appear;. then click Internet Options. The above box will appear with the title Internet Options
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Step 2: Along the top you will find the connections tab. Click on the connections tab, and you will find the Setup button at the top right hand side. Click the Setup tab.

Step 3: Now you are ready to start the setup process. Above you notice that the manual or LAN setup is chosen. Once you have clicked the button next to the manual setup option, then click Next.

Step 4: You are going designate what type of Internet connection that you will be using. Unless you are connecting through a (LAN), click on the I connect through a phone line and a modem.
Then click Next.

Step 5: In this step, you will be entering the area code and the telephone number of the ISP. The phone number is listed in the above box. Also, choose the appropriate country that you live in by clicking the arrow button at the right of the Country text field. A drop down box will appear with a selection of countries/codes. Make sure that the Dial using the area code and country code box is checked, by clicking on it, then click Next.

Step 6: In this step, you will enter the user name and password that you will use to log on the to the ISP. Once you have entered the user name and password, click Next.

Step 7: Now you will have to enter the name for the dial up connection. Offspringnet has been used as an example, however, you can use any name you wish. When you have typed in that name, click Next.

Step 8: You are now ready to setup your Internet Mail Account. You will be asked if you want to setup your account now. Check Yes, then click Next.

Step 9: In this step you will type in the name that will appear in the From field of an outgoing e-mail. Type that name in the text field, and click Next.

Step 10: This step allows you to type in your e-mail address. Once you have chosen a name, type it in the text field followed by @offspringnet.net. Then click Next.

Step11: This step will set your e-mail server names. You have to type in the names of your incoming and outgoing mail. These are noted in the box above. Once you have typed in the information, click Next.

Step 12: This step allows you to type the account name and password that your ISP has provided for you. Type in the acount name and password in the appropriate text fields, then click Next.

Step 13: Now you have completed the Internet wizard setup. If you are satisfied with the information you have provided, check the box To connect to the Internet immediately... then click Finish. Or leave the box unchecked, click Finish, and connect later.