Colorado Valley Internet
DSL Setup Instructions For Windows XP
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Our server automatically configures your DSL connect settings. All you have to do is configure your computer to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server addresses automatically". To do this follow the instructions below for Windows XP.
Click Start
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Double-click Control Panel
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In the Control Panel double-click the Network
Connections icon

See instructions below image

A.) Double-click "Local Area Connection" to bring up the properties of your network card.
B.) Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
C.) Click the radial button on "Obtain and IP address automatically"
D.) Click the radial button on "Obtain DNS server addresses automatically"
Press all OK buttons so the settings take affect.
Additional Setup Information:
If you have migrated from a dial-up connection to DSL you may need adjust a setting in Internet Explorer so that your computer will not attempt to dial a connection. To do this:
Start Internet Explorer
Click Tools and choose Internet Options
Press the Connections tab at the top
In the middle of the Connections screen place the radial button next to "Never dial a connection".
Press Apply and OK.
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DSL Troubleshooting Procedure If your DSL Internet access is not working properly and you are receiving "Page cannot be displayed" messages in Internet Explorer or errors while checking email do the following:
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