Windows 98 Internet Setup

Step 1. Double-Click on the "My Computer" icon on the desktop

Step 2. Double-Click on Dial-Up Networking.

Step 3. Double-Click on Make New Connection

Step 4. Enter a name for the name of the computer you're dialing (this name dosent have to be specific, it is only for your use) into the box and Click Next.

Step 5. Enter your dial up internet number (with area code) that you ISP has supplied.

Click Next 

Step 6. Click Finish

Step 7. In your "Dial-Up Internet" windows Right-Click on the internet connection icon bearing the name you have given it and choose properties.

Step 8. Click on the Server-Types tab.

Step 9. Place checkmarks in the "Enable software compression" & "TCP/IP" boxes; if there are checkmarks in any other boxes, uncheck those items.

Click OK to return to the Dial-up Networking

(these are standard to check, your ISP may have you check other boxes instead or in addition, check with your service provider)

Step 10. Right-Click on your connection icon and choose "Create Shortcut"A dialog box will appear that says:

Step 11. Click Yes. Close the Dial-up Networking.

Step 12. Find the icon you just made and double click it to connect to the internet.