Dial-Up Account Remote Access Setup

A dial-up account is included with your DSL Internet service. This is particularly beneficial when you are away from your DSL Internet line and need to connect to the Internet.

Configuration

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Accessories.
4. Select Dial-up Networking.

   

5. Click on the Make New Connection icon.

   

6. Type PBI in the entry box titled Type a name for the computer you are dialing.

   

7. Make sure the correct modem is listed in the Select a modem box, and then press the Next button. In the appropriate box, enter the area code and phone number of the PBI Server you want to connect to then press the Next button.

   For a list of possible dial-up numbers, go to our Dial-Up Access Number calculator.

   IMPORTANT: Pacific Bell Internet Services is not responsible for long distance toll charges incurred as a result of dialing these access numbers. Please verify with your operator that the number you select is a local number.

    

8. Press the Finish button to complete.

   

9. With the right mouse button, select the PBI icon from the Dial-Up Networking screen. From the menu that appears, select the Properties item.

   

10. Press the Server Type tab or button.

    

11. Make sure the boxes next to the words NetBEUI and IPX/SPX are cleared (not checked).
12. Press OK twice.
13. With the right mouse button, select the PBI icon. From the menu that appears, select the Create Shortcut item.

    

14. A window will appear prompting Do you want the shortcut placed on the desktop? Press Yes.

    

15. A Shortcut to PBI will be created on the Windows 95 desktop.
16. Double click on the Shortcut to PBI.

    

17. Enter your userID in the field labeled User Name. This is the 3-8 digit alphanumeric word you provided your DSL Internet Provisioning Coordinator at the time of DSL Internet registration.
18. Enter your password. Please remember your password is case sensitive.
19. Click Connect.

Usage

Usage is the amount of time you are connected to the Internet using your Pacific Bell Internet Services dial-up account. This includes time you use your dial-up account to access the World Wide Web, check e-mail, including Extra E-mail Boxes, or work on Personal Home Pages. However, usage is not applicable when you are performing these activities from a dedicated connection such as DSL Internet Access.

The good news is there are ways to read and write e-mail and work on Personal Home Pages without being connected to the Internet the whole time. Please refer to the Netscape Help pages for more information. With our online billing tool, you can view your Pacific Bell Internet dial-up account billing and usage details 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, refer to our Dial-up FAQ.

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