Setting up Windows XP for PogoZone’s High-Speed Internet using PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)

NOTE: If you intend to use a router in you home or office network with PogoZone, the following instructions are not necessary. The router, not Windows XP, will need to be configured to use PPPoE. Please refer to your routers owners’ manual or call our support line for instructions on how to configure your router to use PPPoE.

PogoZone highly recommends that you purchase a router to use in conjunction with your high-speed internet connection to add a level of security to your computer as well as allowing you the option of connecting multiple computers, wired our wirelessly, depending on the router purchased.

If you choose not to use a router between your wall connection and your computer, this tutorial will walk you through configuring Windows XP to connect to PogoZone via PPPoE (point to point protocol over Ethernet). If you have any problems please contact PogoZone support at http://www.pogozone.net/support or support@pogozone.net or 360-676-8772.

Connections Setup

Before we setup the connection be sure you have your PPPoE user name and password assigned to you by PogoZone. If you don’t have it then contact PogoZone support. Depending on your personal Windows settings, screenshots shown here may differ from your screen.

1. Start

Open the "Start" menu, highlight "Connect to" and select "Show all connections".

2. Network Connections

Select "Create a new connection".

3. Connection Wizard

This is the "New Connection Wizard". There is nothing to do here so select "Next".

4. Connection Type

Select "Connect to the Internet" and then select "Next".

5. Getting Ready

Select "Setup my connection manually" and then select "Next".

6. Connection Method

Select "Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password" and the select "Next".

7. Connection Name

In the "ISP Name" field enter "PogoZone" and then select "Next".

8. Connection Availability

If you want to allow anyone who uses this computer to access your Internet connection then select "Anyone’s use". It is recommended that you select "Anyone’s use" otherwise other users will have to go through these same steps to connect to the Internet.

9. Account Information

Enter your PPPoE user name and password provided to you by PogoZone. It is recommended that you enable the three options on the page, but they are not required

10. Finished (almost)

Your connection has been created. There are still some configuration steps to attend to before we are ready to connect though. It is recommended that you enable "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" but it is not required. Select "Finish".

11. Connect Pogozone

When the wizard is finished it will open the "Connect PogoZone" dialog. Every time you want to connect to the Internet you will be prompted like this. If you don’t want to be prompted every time then complete steps 12 and 13, otherwise skip to step 14.

12. Login Options (optional)

This is an optional step to enable auto connection. Select "Save this user name and password for the following users:" and "Anyone who uses this computer", then press "Properties".

13. Connection Options (optional)

This is an optional step for enabling auto connection. After selecting the "Properties" button in the step above, select the "Options" tab. NOTE: The screen will default to the "General" tab, please leave the "Service Name:" field blank. Disable "Prompt for name and password, certificate, etc.". It is also recommended that you set the "Redialing options" as shown above. Press "OK" and then press "Connect" to sign in to your High-Speed connection.