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.

	Up comes the Wizard Next to Continue
	Select to "Connect to the Internet"
	You can "Choose from a list of Internet provides (ISPs)", but for that the system will dial out, I assume to connect to Microsoft to download the local, up-to-date list. You can try it if you like. I myself preferred to setup my connection manually.
	I am using a modem (It is very similar to connect via DSL using PPPoE).
	Give your connection a name.
	Define the phone-number to call to connect via your Internet Service Provider to the Internet.
	enter your Username and password, as it has been assigned to you by YOUR Internet Service Provider.
	Done. You can select to have on your desktop an icon for this connection.
	the windows for the Network connections shows now the new Dial-up connection.

Before making your first connection to the Internet, verify/configure the connection.