Microsoft KB Archive/283070

= How to create a PPPoE connection in Windows XP =

Article ID: 283070

Article Last Modified on 7/15/2004

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 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q283070



IN THIS TASK

 * INTRODUCTION
 * Create a PPPoE client connection



INTRODUCTION
This step-by-step article describes how to install the PPPoE client and to create a PPPoE connection. Windows XP includes a built-in PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) client. The PPPoE client connection is a high-speed connection that uses hardware such as a cable modem or a DSL modem.

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Create a PPPoE client connection
You can install the PPPoE client just like you install any other dial-up networking connection. To create a PPPoE client connection, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network and Internet Connections.
 * 2) Click Network Connections, and then click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks pane.
 * 3) After the Network Connection Wizard starts, click Next.
 * 4) Click Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.
 * 5) Click Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
 * 6) Click either Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password or Connect using a broadband connection that is always on.
 * 7) Type the Internet service provider (ISP) name that your ISP provided, and then click Next.
 * 8) Type the user name that the ISP provided.
 * 9) Type the password that the ISP provided.
 * 10) Type the password one more time to confirm it, and then click Next.
 * 11) Click Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop.
 * 12) Click Finish to complete the wizard.

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