Windows 2000 Setup

To set up Windows 2000, click on "Start", go to "Settings", and then click on "Network and Dial-up Connections"

Network Connections Window

Double click on "Create New Connection" to make a new connection.

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Network Connection Wizard

At the Network Connection Wizard, click "Next".

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Network Connection Type

Select "Dial-Up to the Internet", and click "Next".

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Setup Connection Manually

Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a Local Area Network (LAN)", then click "Next".

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Connect Through a Phone Line

Select "I connect through a phone line and a modem", and click "Next".

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ISP Telephone Number

Uncheck "Use Area Code and Dialing Rules", then enter your local SnowCrest telephone number in the "Telephone Number" box. Remember that it is your responsibility to verify with your local telephone company that the SnowCrest access number is a local call for you. Click "Next".

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Username & Password

1. Type your SnowCrest username in the "Name" box. If your SnowCrest e-mail is "myname@snowcrest.net", you would only enter "myname" here. This box is case-sensitive.
2. Type your SnowCrest password in the "Password" box. This box is case-sensitive.

Click "Next".

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Connection Name

Name the connection "SnowCrest" and click "Next".

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Setup Email

If you want to set up an e-mail address, click "Yes". If not, click "No".

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Setup Email

This screen displays e-mail accounts that are set up in Outlook Express. If you see an entry for "mail.snowcrest.net", select "Use an Existing Internet Mail Account" and verify that the account is set up properly. Otherwise, select "Create a New Internet Mail Account".

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Confirm Email Settings

If the settings are right, select "Accept settings". If not, select "Change settings".

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Setup Email Display Name

Enter your real name here. Then click "Next"

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Setup Email Address

Enter in your e-mail address here. Your Email address is your SnowCrest username followed by "@snowcrest.net". Then cick "Next".

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Setup Email Servers

Enter "mail.snowcrest.net" for both incoming and outgoing mail servers. Then click "Next".

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Setup Email Account Name & Password

1. Type your SnowCrest username in the "Name" box. If your SnowCrest e-mail is "myname@snowcrest.net", you would only enter "myname" here. This box is case-sensitive.
2. Type your SnowCrest password in the "Password" box. This box is case-sensitive.

Click "Next".

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Setup Complete

Click "Finish", and you're done!

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Your computer is now configured to connect to SnowCrest. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please give our technicians a call at (530) 926-6888 or (530) 245-4698, or you can e-mail us at support@snowcrest.net.