How-To Configure your Windows XP computer to dial in to the Santa Monica College computer network.
  1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel.

    Note: If you are running Windows XP in classic mode, your will need to select the Start menu, select Settings, then choose Control Panel

    XP, Startmenu, Control Panel

  2. Click the Switch to Classic View icon.

    Classic Mode

  3. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

  4. Click the Create a new connection icon.

    Network Connections Icon

     

  5. Click the Next button.

    Network Connection Wizard

     

  6. Select Connect to the Internet.

     

  7. Click the Next button.

     

  8. Select Set up my connection manually.

     

  9. Click the Next button.

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  11. Select Connect using a dial-up modem.

     

  12. Click the Next button.

     

  13. In the ISP Name field, type a name to identify your connection (ie. SMC).

     

  14. Click the Next button.

     

  15. In the Phone number field, enter 1-314-1376.

    Note: Remember you could be subject to toll charges from your phone company.  Please contact your phone company for toll information.

    Note: Use the complete phone number 310-314-1376 if you are outside the 310 area code and make sure that the appropriate dialing rules apply.

     

  16. Click the Next button.

     

  17. In the User name field, type your account name (ie. doe_john).
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  19. In the Password field, type your password. 
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  21. In the Confirm password field, type your password.
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  23. Uncheck the box next to Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer.
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  25. Uncheck the box next to Make this the default Internet connection.
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  27. Uncheck the box next to Turn on Internet Connection Firewall for this connection.
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  29. Click the Next button.

     

  30. Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop if you wish to have a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
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  32. Click the Finish button.