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How to Create a PPPoE Connection in Windows XP for EarthLink DSL?
Use the New Connection Wizard to create a PPPoE connection in Windows XP.
- From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
- Click the Network and Internet Connections icon.
- Click the Set up or change your Internet connection icon.
- Click the Setup button.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Connect to the Internet.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Set up my connection manually.
- Click the Next button.
- Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password.
- Click the Next button.
- In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your PPPoE connection (e.g., EarthLink).
- Click the Next button.
- In the User name field, type your full EarthLink email address. (e.g., johndoe@earthlink.net).
- In the Password field, type your password.
- In the Confirm password field, type your password again.
- Uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
- Check the box next to Make this the default Internet connection if you want your computer to use this connection by default.
- Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
- Click the Next button.
- Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktopto have a shortcut to this connection placed on your desktop.
- Click the Finish button.
Source: Earthlink
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