Windows ME - Connecting to PromiseLink

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 PromiseLink icon.
3. Double click on the PromiseLink icon.
4. The Connect To window opens. As you can see there are five entry items on this window.
   • PromiseLink: Dialer/Account that you are using to connect
   • Username: Enter your PromiseLink UserID here
   • Password: Enter your PromiseLink Password here
     (Password is case-sensitive and should be comprised of alpha-numeric characters.)
   • Phone Number: Enter your PromiseLink local access number
   • Dialing From: Leave this as default.

     

5. Click on the Connect button to connect to PromiseLink.
6. The Connecting to PromiseLink 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.

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