Rice-Level 3 Dialup for Windows XP
Rice University has partnered with Level 3 Communications to provide robust local dialup Internet service in Houston and dozens of US cities and towns. This document describes how to obtain a Rice-Level 3 Dialup Account, and how to configure your PC with Windows XP to use Rice-Level 3 Dialup.
Requirements
To use Rice-Level 3 Dialup and these instructions, you will need:
- An IBM-PC Compatible computer with a telephone modem
- Access to a standard analog telephone line
- The Windows XP Operating System (Home or Professional)
- A Rice-Level 3 Dialup Account
If you have a different computer or operating system, please check for another document for your computer and operating system.
How to Get a Rice-Level 3 Dialup Account
Rice-Level 3 Dialup accounts are available to all current Rice University faculty, staff and students. To apply for a Rice-Level 3 Dialup account, use a web browser to visit
and follow the Account Application link to apply for an account. If you already have a NetID or LOLA (Local Owl-Linked) password, you will use that password for your dialup connection. If you do not have a NetID or LOLA password, you will be prompted to create one when you apply for the Rice-Level 3 Dialup account.
What Phone Number Do I Use?
Rice-Level 3 offers local dialup numbers throughout the continental US. To find the number for your area, visit the Apply web site:
and log in with your NetID or LOLA password, then go to Account Maintenance, Dialup Phonebook. This page will allow you to search Level 3 local phone numbers by state. If you plan to travel and use Rice-Level 3 local dialup, you should print out the numbers for your destination to simplify the connection process.
At this time, the following phone numbers are used in the Houston metro area. However, these numbers may change. Please consult the Apply web site for the latest phone numbers.
| 281-668-4688 281-968-4336 281-667-4300 281-915-4340 281-377-4254 832-772-4138 832-514-4371 281-573-0066 281-622-4257 832-497-4140 281-241-4281 832-769-4456 281-816-4281 832-838-4139 281-466-4474 832-495-4914 281-973-4302 281-394-4349 832-529-4034 713-893-4584 832-685-4247 281-305-4365 832-604-4093 832-261-4141 281-456-4338 832-735-6021 281-306-4157 832-539-4239 281-201-4209 281-205-4430 832-789-5035 832-626-4034 |
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First Time Setup of your PC with Windows XP
To connect with your Rice-Level 3 Dialup account, you need to set up a connection on your computer.
(1) First, open Start, Control Panel:
(2) Double click the Network and Internet Connections:
(3) Click Network Connections:
(4) Click Create a new connection:
(5) The New Connection Wizard will open. Click Next:
(6) Click the Connect to the Internet button, then click Next:
(7) Click the button Connect using a
dialup modem, then click Next:
(8) Enter a name for the connection, such as Rice-Level 3 Dialup, then click Next:
(9) Enter a Level 3 local phone number in the Phone number field. See the top of this document for information on current Level 3 dialup numbers.
(10) You can choose to make the connection available to all users of
your computer, or just yourself. Choose either option and click Next:
(11) Enter your Rice username. In most cases, your username is the part
of your Rice e-mail address that comes before the @ symbol. For example,
if your e-mail address is hello@rice.edu,
then your username is hello. Enter
your NetID or LOLA password in the Password and Confirm password fields. If you plan to use
Rice-Level 3 Dialup as your exclusive Internet connection, check the box
Make this the default Internet connection.
If you plan to use other Internet connections (such as wireless or wired
Ethernet), leave the box unchecked.
(12) You may be prompted to set up an e-mail account; if so, click No. Click Finish to save your new dialup connection.
If you wish, you may click the Add a shortcut checkbox to put a shortcut for
the connection on your Windows desktop.
(13) You can test the dialup connection immediately. Review the information
on this window and correct if necessary, then click Dial to connect:
(14) Your computer will dial the phone:
(15) The connection should finish in 30-90 seconds. A new icon and some
explanatory text will appear on the task bar, near the clock:
(16) To disconnect, click the icon in the task bar that looks like two
computers:
(17) Then click the Disconnect button:
Connecting To and Disconnecting From Rice-Level 3 Dialup
When you are ready to connect to Rice with the Rice-Level 3 Dialup connection
again, go to Start, Connect
To, Rice-Level 3 Dialup:
As in step 13 above, click the Dial
button. Double-click the connection icon in the task bar and click Disconnect to hang up the phone and log out
of Rice-Level 3 Dialup.
Changing the Phone Number
When you move or travel, you may need to change the phone number for your Rice-Level 3 Dialup connection. Before you leave for your travel or move the computer, check the Dialup Phonebook on the Apply web site:
You can search for local phone numbers by state. It would be a good idea to print out a copy of the local phone numbers for your destinations, so you will have them on hand.
When you are ready to change the phone number, go to Start, Connect To, Rice-Level 3 Dialup, and enter
the new number in the Dial field.
You will prompted to save the change when you click the Dial button.
Removing Old Connection Icons
To remove old connection icons, such as the icon for your old Rice modem pool connection, simply open Start, Connect To, Show All Connections. Click once to select the connection icon you wish to remove, then press the Del key on your keyboard. You may also click and drag the old connection to your Recycle Bin.
For More Help
If you need help with the connection set-up process, please call xHELP (x4357, or 713-348-4357 from off-campus). You may also request assistance at http://helpdesk.rice.edu or via e-mail at helpdesk@rice.edu.
