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Ernie at 01:45, 19 May 2009

2009-05-19T01:45:25Z

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	Username: username@eis.net.au		Username: username@eis.net.au
	Password: your password		Password: your password
	Dialup Number: ~~0733079800~~ (~~Melbourne~~ ~~Users~~ ~~type~~ ~~0198-331-202~~)		Dialup Number: 0198 331 202 (don't put in the spaces)

Ernie at 06:26, 4 December 2007

2007-12-04T06:26:15Z

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	* There should now be a dial-up connection for “eis.net Dialup”.		* There should now be a dial-up connection for “eis.net Dialup”.

	* An error message should appear that says cannot create a shortcut here, place on the desktop instead. Click Yes.		* An error message should appear that says cannot create a shortcut here, place on the desktop instead. '''Click Yes'''.

	* Click on the red X in the top right hand corner of the window to close the Network and Sharing center.		* Click on the red X in the top right hand corner of the window to close the '''Network and Sharing''' center.

	* An icon should now appear on your desktop for the eis.net dialup connection. You can use this icon to connect to the Internet or disconnect from the Internet.		* An icon should now appear on your desktop for the eis.net dialup connection. You can use this icon to connect to the Internet or disconnect from the Internet.

Ernie at 06:24, 4 December 2007

2007-12-04T06:24:22Z

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	* In the Telephone number text box, type the telephone number of your local eis.net access ~~point~~. ~~Do not include the area code with no spaces.~~		* In the Telephone number text box, type the telephone number of your local eis.net access number.
	3307 9800 for Brisbane users.

Ernie at 06:22, 4 December 2007

2007-12-04T06:22:16Z

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Please find below a step by step guide in order to set up a Windows Vista Dial up connection.

* In the '''Start''' menu, select '''Control Panel'''

[[Image:vista_dialup_install01.jpg]]

* In '''Network And Internet''' click on '''View Network Status And Tasks'''. (If you are in the Classic View click on Network And Sharing Center)

[[Image:vista_dialup_install02.jpg]]

* Click on Set up a '''connection or network''' in the upper left hand side.

[[Image:vista_dialup_install03.jpg]]

* Select '''Connect To The Internet''' and click Next.
[[Image:vista_dialup_install04.jpg]]

* Click on '''Dial-up''' to create the Dial-up connection.

[[Image:vista_dialup_install05.jpg]]

* Click Next

* In the Telephone number text box, type the telephone number of your local eis.net access point. Do not include the area code with no spaces.
3307 9800 for Brisbane users.

Enter the correct phone number, username and password. The connection can be named something like "eis.net Dial-up". Click on Create.

Username: username@eis.net.au
Password: your password
Dialup Number: 0733079800 (Melbourne Users type 0198-331-202)

[[Image:vista_dialup_install06.jpg]]

* The Dial-up connection has now been created. Let the connection connect.

[[Image:vista_dialup_install07.jpg]]

* If the correct information was entered correctly, the Internet connection should be established. '''Click Close'''.

[[Image:vista_dialup_install08.jpg]]

* Click Finish
* In the Network Connections window, right-click on the eis.net icon and select Properties

[[Image:vista_dialup_install09.jpg]]

* Choose Home or Work depending on where the dial-up connection is to be used.

[[Image:vista_dialup_install10.jpg]]

* A screen will appear indicating the Internet connection is now ready for use. '''Click Close'''.

* This should return you to the '''Network And Sharing Center'''. Click on '''Manage network connections''' to see the connection.

* There should now be a dial-up connection for “eis.net Dialup”.

* An error message should appear that says cannot create a shortcut here, place on the desktop instead. Click Yes.

* Click on the red X in the top right hand corner of the window to close the Network and Sharing center.

* An icon should now appear on your desktop for the eis.net dialup connection. You can use this icon to connect to the Internet or disconnect from the Internet.

* Internet Explorer you should be prompted automatically to connect the dialup connection otherwise you can use your newly created shortcut.

You have now setup your dialup account for Windows Vista