Setup Dialup Internet & Email in Windows 98/ME/2000


Getting to the Internet Connection Wizard
  • Click on Start ->Settings ->Control Panel
  • Double click Internet Options.

Internet Properties

  • Click on the Connections tab.
  • Click on the Setup button and the Internet Connection Wizard will start.

Welcome to the Internet Connection Wizard

  • Select I want to set up my connection manually...
  • Click Next.

Setting up your Internet Connection

  • Make sure I connect through a phone line and modem is selected.
  • Click Next.

Step 1 of 3: Internet account connection information

  • Area Code: Leave this blank unless you plan to call somewhere long distance..
  • Phone Number: Enter the local dial-up phone number for where you live. For Greenwood, enter 538-0038 and leave the area code blank. You can call us or contact support@metanetis.com if you need help finding the right number for you.
  • Click Next.

Step 2 fo 3: Internet account logon information

  • Username: Type in your MetaNet username. Make sure all characters are in lower case and there are no spaces. Make sure to add @meta-net.net to your username (if your username is john, enter the full john@meta-net.net).
  • Password: Type in the password you chose when you signed up. Again, all lower case and no spaces.
  • Click Next.

Step 3 of 3: Configuring your computer

  • Connection Name: You can leave the connection name as it is or change it to MetaNet. This is just a title so you can name it anything you like.
  • Click Next.
Set up Your Internet Mail Account
  • If creating email account in Outlook Express select "Yes" and continue with setup instructions for Outlook Express. Click here for instuctions
  • If creating email account in different email program select "No" when asked "Do you want to set up an internet mail account now". Click Next and the click Finish from the next window and continue with setup instructions for the appropriate email program.
  • If only creating a dialup connection account select "No" when asked "Do you want to set up an internet mail account now". Click Next and the click Finish from the next window.