Set Up Network Connections in Microsoft Windows XP

Select Network Connection Type

WinXP New Connection Wizard - Network Connection Type

• The Connect to the Internet option supports several types of Internet connection setup. This option allows the user to choose from a list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), use a setup CD-ROM provided by their ISP, or set up a connection manually.
  
  
• Connect to the network at my workplace supports client-side set up of both dialup remote access and VPN services.
  
  
• The Set up an advanced connection option supports serial, parallel and infrared port networking setups. This option also allows the user to enable certain types of incoming network connections.

• Connect to the Internet
• Connect to the network at my workplace - Virtual Private Network
• Connect to the network at my workplace - general (microsoft.com)
• Set up an advanced connection (support.microsoft.com)

• Open the Network Connections Menu
• Create a New Connection (Network Task menu)
• Start New Connection Wizard
• Select Network Connection Type