Before defining an Internet Connection, you should verify that your modem is properly installed.
 

To define a new connection, select from the  menu: Settings / Network Connections. You can also select in the Control-Panel : Network Connections  or (if you have the Classic Desktop): right-click on "My Network Places" and select "Properties"

If you have a Network card installed, it will be shown on the right side as a "Local Area Connection" Select on the left side from the "Network Tasks" to "Create a new connection" Note : to be able to create a new connection, you must have proper user permissions.

	Which starts the Internet Connection Wizard  Next to Continue
	Select to "Connect to the Internet"
	Choose "Set up my connection manually" then click next.
	Choose "Connect using a dial-up modem" Then click "Next"
	Type Blacksburg.Net in the box. Then click "Next"..
	Enter the appropriate phone-number to call for your area to Blacksburg.Net in the Blacksburg local calling area the number is 953-9015 Then click "Next". .
	enter your Username and password, as it has been assigned to you by Blacksburg.Net. Then click "Next".
	You are done. Click on the box next  "Add a shortcut ..." create a desktop an icon for this connection Click "Finish".
	The network connection will show the new Dial-up connection you have created for Blacksburg.Net.

You are now read to connect to the internet. Click on icon for Blacksburg.Net located on your desktop.