Windows ME - Connecting

  1. Go to your Windows Desktop and click on Start > Settings > Dial-Up Networking.

  2. The Dial-Up Networking window opens. You will see the 550Access icon.
  3. Double click on the 550Access icon.
  4. The Connect To window opens. As you can see there are five entry items on this window.

    • 550Access: Dialer/Account that you are using to connect
    • Username: username@550access.com
    • Password: Enter your 550Access Password here
      (Password is case-sensitive and should be comprised of alpha-numeric characters.)
    • Phone Number: Enter your 550Access local access number
    • Dialing From: Leave this as default.

  5. Click on the Connect button to connect to 550Access.
  6. The Connecting to 550Access window opens. Your modem will start dialing out.
  7. Once you are connected to the server, the Status: will change to Verifying username and password.
  8. Once the server has verified your username and password, you can start browsing the Internet.
  9. There will be an icon on your taskbar resembling two computers connected together.

  10. Double-clicking on this icon will open this window which shows your connection details.

  11. To end your Internet session, click on the Disconnect button.