This section is to verify that your computer has a modem correctly installed. Due to countless types of modems and that Windows XP is a new operating system we cannot provide instructions on how to install a modem or provide drivers for it. You will need to contact your computers manufacturer

Checking for Modem

1. Click on START and then Control Options.

2. Double click on Phone and Modem Options.

3. Click on the Modem tab.
Should no modem be listed then your computer does not have a modem properly installed. Please contact your computers and or modem manufacturer for support.

Configuring OII Dial-Up

1. Click on START and then Control Panel.

2. Double click on Network Connections.

3. Click on Create a new connection under Network Tasks.

4. Select Connect to the Internet and then click Next.

5. Select Set up my connection manually and then click Next.

6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and then click Next.

7. Type OII as the ISP Name and then click Next.
8. Enter your local dialup number and click Next.

13. In the User name field enter your username.
14. In the Password field enter your password.
15. Enter your password again in the Confirm password field and click Next
 

16. Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish

17. Double click on the new OII shortcut on your desktop.

18. Verify the information is correct and click on Dial.
19. You should hear the modem dial and connect.
20. If there are no errors while connecting the login box will drop down into the task bar.
21. If you are prompted to re-enter your password, make sure the caps lock is off and make sure you entered the correct username, password and phone number.
22. At this point you are now connected to the internet via OII. You can now open an internet browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer.