You can either download and run our set-up program or follow the instructions below.

Windows XP

There are several ways to create a new dial-up connection in Windows XP, depending on the options you have selected on your computer.  The following is the most likely method if you have not made any changes since Windows was installed.

Select Start->Control Panel->Network and Internet Connections.
Select Setup or change your Internet connection.
Click Setup
Click Next on the Welcome to the New Connections Wizard.
Select Connect to the Internet, and click Next
Select Set up my connection manually, and click Next
Select Connect using a dial-up modem, and click Next
Enter Orara Valley Internet as the ISP Name, and click Next
Enter 0198 333 988 as the Phone Number, and click Next
Enter your full email address, eg. myname@orara.com.au, in the User name Field.
Enter your password into the password field.  As you type, only dots will be shown.  This is a security feature to make sure that no once sees your password.
Do the same in the Confirm password field.
Ensure that the two options are ticked, and click Next
Tick Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish

There should now be an Icon on your desktop that you can double click to connect to the internet.

Windows 98

Double click on My Computer.
Double click on Dial Up Networking.
Double click on Make a New Connection.
Type a name for... = Orara Valley Internet
Click Next
Telephone number = 0198 333 988
Country code = Australia
Click Next
Click Finish

Right hand mouse click on your newly created Orara Valley Internet connection
Click Properties
Untick Use Country code and area code
Click OK

You may now wish to drag your newly created connection onto your desktop.

Double Click on the Orara Valley Internet connection
Enter your full email address into the User name field. eg. myname@orara.com.au
Enter your password into the password field.  As you type, only dots will be shown.  This is a security feature to make sure that no once sees your password.
Tick the Save Password box.   This will make sure that your username and password is entered for you next time.
Click Connect and your modem will dial and attempt to connect to the internet.

Other versions of Windows

Most versions of Windows follow a fairly similar method.  If you get stuck, just give us a call.

If you have any problems at all with this procedure, please feel free to ask for help on 02 6653 9118.