Instructions for setting up a new DUN





Following are instructions for setting up a new DUN which can be used with MSN, for example, to connect direct to that service without using their front-end log on/sign-in software.

Click - My Computer - on your DeskTop

Click the - Dial-up Networking - Icon

Click the -Make New Connection - Icon

Type a name for your new DUN and make sure the modem of your choice is selected.

Click - Next Enter the appropriate phone number ie:0800-555-5555

Click - Next

Click - Finish

Right click on your new DUN and choose Properties Choose the Server Types tab and make it look like:


Your new DUN is now set up but you will have to supply more information when you use it for the first time While still in Dial-up Networking - Right Click on your new DUN and Create Shortcut to your desktop. >> This shortcut can reside wherever you would like - Start menu, Quick Launch Bar, etc. <<

Click on the Shortcut for your new DUN - the following will open:


Fill in the information so it looks like:


NOTE: *Your 'User name' must* be in the format shown - "MSN/your msn id" NO quotes NOTE: Please verify the Phone number is correct.**

Click - Connect - and you will see a 'Dialing' notice


Followed by:


If you have the modem indicator activated you should see similar to the following in the system tray:


Click on the little green modem lights to see the connection status:


Your 'Protocols' should look like the above. If yours show a PAP or a STAC - not to worry. On rare occasions some MSN POPS may use the latter two.