The following instructions explain how to set-up Windows 2000 to dial and connect to Skylands Networks.

Step 1: Setting up the connection

1. Go to "Start > Settings > Networking and Dial-Up Connections"

2. Double-click the "Make New Connection" icon.

3. After the "Network Connection Wizard" opens, click [Next >].

4. For the "Network Connection Type", select "Dial-up to the Internet" and click [Next >].

5. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and then click [Next >].

6. Select "I connect through a phone line and a modem" and then click [Next >].

7. Uncheck "Use area code and dialing rules", enter the access number, and then Click [Next >].

IMPORTANT! The phone number displayed below is an example only!

8. Enter your Skylands Networks username and password and then click [Next >].

9. Enter "Skylands Networks" for the connection name and then click [Next >].

10. Select "No" for the "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?" option and then click [Next >]

11. Uncheck the "To connect to the Internet immediately, select this box" option and then click [Finish].

12. Right-click the Skylands Networks icon and click Create Shortcut.

13. When a window pops up stating that "Windows cannot create a shortcut here. Do you want the shortcut to be placed on your desktop instead?" Click [Yes].

14. Close the "Networking and Dial-Up Connections" folder.
15. You should now have a Skylands Networks icon on your desktop. To connect, simply double-click the icon and click Connect.

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If you need further help or assistance, please call Skylands Networks Technical Support at 973-875-2500 - 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday. Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for answers to common questions.