Windows XP - Create Connection


Please login using an Administrator account or an Administrator access account.

  1. For Win XP Pro users:
    1. On the Windows Desktop, click on Start > My Network Places.

    2. On the left side, click on View Network Connections


    For Win XP Home users:
    1. There will be no My Network Places option available.
    2. Click on Control Panel

    3. On the right side, click on Network and Internet Connections

    4. Click on the Network Connections icon.

  2. On the left side, click on Create a new connection

  3. A window will appear. Click on the Next > button.

  4. Select the option Connect to the Internet and click on the Next > button.

  5. Select the option Set up my connection manually and click on the Next > button.

  6. Select the option Connect using a dial-up modem and click on the Next > button.

  7. Type in 550Access under the ISP Name and click on the Next > button.

  8. Type in the phone number that you will be using to connect to 550Access and click on the Next > button.

  9. Type in your UserID and Password.

  10. Click on the option Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop if you want to create a shortcut on the desktop.
  11. Click on the Finish button.

  12. A new dialer is created in the Network Connections.
  13. A connection shortcut icon will appear at the Windows desktop.
  14. You've successfully setup the 550Access connection.