How to configure the Internet on Windows XP

After concluding a contract with the Internet provider and installation of cables, we often have to deal with how to make a connection to the network from Windows. This is an inexperienced user it seems complicated. In fact, no special knowledge will be required. Below we will talk in detail how to connect a computer running Windows XP to the Internet.

Internet configuration in Windows XP

If you have fallen into the situation described above, then, most likely the connection parameters are not configured in the operating system. Many providers provide their DNS servers, IP addresses and VPN tunnels, whose data, username and password) must be prescribed in the settings. In addition, no always connections are created automatically, sometimes they have to be created manually.

Step 1: Wizard for creating new connections

1. Open the "Control Panel" and switches the classic view.

   

2. Next, go to the "Network Connections" section.

   

3. Click on the menu item "File" and select "New Connection".

   

4. In the starting window of the wizard of new connections, click "Next".

   

5. Here we leave the selected item "Connect to the Internet".

   

6. Then choose a manual connection. This method allows you to enter the data provided by the provider, such as the username and password.

   

7. Next, we make a choice in favor of the connection that requests security data.

   

8. We enter the name of the provider. Here you can write anything, no errors will. If you have several connections, it is better to introduce something meaningful.

   

9. Next, we prescribe the data provided by the service provider.

   

10. Create a shortcut for connecting on the desktop for the convenience of use and press "ready."

    

Step 2: Setting up DNS

By default, OS is configured to automatically receive IP and DNS addresses. If the Internet provider accesses the worldwide network through its servers, then you must register their data in the network settings. This information (addresses) can be found in the contract or find out by calling support.

1. After we completed the creation of a new connection with the "Finish" key, a window will open with a query of the username and password. While we cannot connect, because network parameters are not configured. Press the "Properties" button.

   

2. Next, we will need the "Network" tab. On this tab, select "TCP / IP" protocol and proceed to its properties.

   

3. In the protocol settings, specify the data obtained from the provider: IP and DNS.

   

4. In all windows, press "OK", enter the connections password and connect to the Internet.

   

5. If there is no desire to enter data each time when connected, you can make another setting. In the properties window on the "Parameters" tab, you can remove a tick near the item "request a name, password, certificate, etc.", just need to remember that this action significantly reduces the safety of your computer. The attacker that penetrates the system will be able to freely enter the network from your IP, which can lead to trouble.

   

Creating a VPN tunnel

VPN is a virtual private network operating on the principle of "network over network". The data in VPN is transmitted by the encrypted tunnel. As mentioned above, some providers provide Internet access through their VPN servers. Creating such a connection is slightly different from the usual one.

1. In the wizard instead of connecting to the Internet, select the connection to the network on the desktop.

   

2. Next, switch to the "Connection to Virtual Private Network" parameter.

   

3. Then enter the name of the new connection.

   

4. As we connect directly to the provider server, then the number is not necessary. Select the parameter specified in the figure.

   

5. In the next window, enter the data obtained from the provider. It can be both the IP address and the name of the site "Site.com".

   

6. As in the case of connecting to the Internet, we set the daw to create a shortcut, and press "ready."

   

7. We prescribe the username and password, which will also give the provider. You can configure data saving and disable their request.

   

8. Final Setup - Disable mandatory encryption. Go to properties.

   

9. On the Safety tab, we remove the appropriate checkbox.

   

Most often no longer need to set up, but sometimes it is still necessary to register the address of the DNS server for this connection. How to do it, we have already spoken earlier.

Conclusion

As you can see, nothing supernatural in configuring the Internet connection on Windows XP is not. Here the main thing is to accurately follow the instructions and not err when entering the data obtained from the provider. Of course, at first it is necessary to find out how the connection occurs. If it is direct access, then you need IP and DNS addresses, and if the virtual private network, the address of the node (VPN server) and, of course, in both cases, the username and password.