XP Setup Instructions

Step 1: Click on Start in the bottom left-hand of your screen. Point your mouse pointer over the Connect To link and click Show all connections.*

* If Show all connections is missing you can continue this process from the Control Panel > Network Connections section
Step 2: This will take you to the Network Connections area of your PC (note that you can also reach this section from within your Control Panel). Select Create a new connection from within the Network Tasks area.

Step 3: This will launch the New Connection Wizard. Click on Next.

Step 4: Select your type of connection as Connect to the Internet - make sure that the green dot is selected next to this option. If it isn't, click on the circle where it should be. You can see that the green dot can only be in one place. Click on Next to proceed.

Step 5: Choose to Set up my connection manually. Make sure that the green dot is next to the correct circle as shown below. Click on Next.

Step 6: Choose to Connect using a dial-up modem. Make sure that the green dot appears in the appropriate circle as shown below. Click on Next.

Step 7: Type in eNet for your ISP Name. Click on Next.

Step 8: Enter your local access number from the list below. Do not include the area code for local numbers. Click on Next.

Akron (330) 572-2930
Cincinnati (513) 587-9713
Cleveland (216) 820-9704
Columbus (614) 212-5460
Dayton (937) 910-9736
Delaware (740) 203-7201
Marietta (740) 236-4300
Newark (740) 334-4121
New Philadelphia (330) 401-0049
Zanesville (740) 617-4475

Step 9: Enter the username and password you chose when you created your eNet account. Do not forget to add @ee.net to the end of your username. Please note that the system is case-sensitive.. so watch out for that caps lock key! Make sure also that the first two of the three available check-box options are selected:

  • Use this account name and password
  • Make this the default Internet connection
  • Turn on Internet Connection Firewall (using XP's in-built firewall is optional - if you experience any connection difficulties we advise turning off this option)
Click on Next.

Step 10: Completing the Wizard. You may optionally select to Add a shortcut to this connection to your desktop - doing so will give you a convenient and easy way of connecting to eNet. Click on Finish.

Step 11: You may now use your new connection to connect to eNet. Make sure that your modem is plugged into the telephone line before proceeding. Click on the eNet desktop icon that has appeared or you may get to your new connection via Start > Connect To > eNet. Either double-click on your desktop icon or single-click on your Connect To link and you'll see the screen below. Check that your username is correct and make certain that the modem will dial the access number that is appropriate for your location.

Press Dial. You should hear your modem dialing and see the connection being made. Your connection window will zoom across the screen to live as a small icon in the bottom right-hand side of your screen. Once the connection is made you can use a browser such as Internet Explorer to surf the Web and collect your email with software such as Outlook Express.