Changing Dial-Up Access Numbers

In this section, you will find instructions on how to change the dial up number in your computer. We have included a couple different versions of Windows and Macintosh. Before you use any access number, please make sure that you get a number of different access numbers from our list first. Additionally, please ensure that you have talked to your local phone company so as to verify that the number you're about to use is a local number. While we do not have screenshots available as of yet, please bear with us and we will be able to provide those as soon as possible.

If you've moved recently, or the old access number you used isn't working properly, it is very easy to change that access number to an updated number. First and foremost, please get a new access number using the link above. This should ensure that you get a local access number. However, please contact your local phone company first to make sure that your new access number isn't long distance.

If you are using other versions of either operating system, Mac or Windows, please either consult your users manual, or Contact Support.

How to change your access number in Microsoft© Windows

Microsoft© Windows Vista
Please use the following instructions for how to change your access number in Windows Vista:

1. Click the Start button.
2. Look on the right side for Control Panel and click it.
3. After the Control Panel window opens, look for Network and Internet, and click that.
4. Once Network and Internet opens, click on "Connect to a network".

At this time, you should have your dial up connection listed. If you have more than one dial up connection listed, you will probably want to remove any unused connections. If you are unsure of what connections to remove, or what connection you actually use, please use "Internet Options" to remove any connection that doesn't have "Default" listed beside it. This will ensure that you keep your dial up connection, and remove any unnecessary connections.

5. After you've selected your dial up connection, click "Connect" at the bottom of the window.

Here, you will be presented with your connection screen. As you can see, it will give you a place to type your username, password, as well as what access number is currently in use.

6. Type in your new access number into the box provided.
7. Click "Connect".
8. Click "Yes" on the next window.

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Microsoft© Windows XP
The next set of instructions are to guide you on how to change your access number in Windows XP. While the instructions are pretty similiar to Vista, there are enough differences to create a different section. The instructions are as follows:

1. From the main desktop, click the Start button.
2. On the right pane, click "Control Panel".
3. From the Control Panel, choose "Network and Internet Connection".
4. At the bottom right of the new window, click "Network Connections".

In the new window, you will be presented with different sections, such as "LAN or High Speed Internet", "Broadband", and "Dial Up". Under the "Dial Up" section, you should see your dial up connection. If you have multiple connections listed, it is recommended that you remove any connection not checked as the default connection. The default connection is usually listed as a check on the connection itself.

5. Double click on your dial up connection.
6. In the space provided, enter your new access number.
7. Click "Connect".
8. In the new window that appears, click "Yes".

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How to change your access number using a Mac system

Changing your access number in Mac OSX:

1. From the main desktop, click the Apple menu, followed by System Preferences.
2. Under the Internet & Network section, choose "Network".
3. Click the PPP tab
4. In the box labeled "Telephone Number", type your new access number.
5. Click "Apply Now", and close out of the System Preferences window.

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Please use the following instructions to change your access number in a Mac OS9 system:

1. From the main desktop, click the Apple menu, followed by Control Panels, and then Remote Access.
2. In the Number box, type in your new access number.
3. From there, simply close the Remote Access window, and you're done.

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