BuffNET Setup Instructions for:
MS-Windows XP

MS-Windows XP uses Dial-Up Networking (DUN) to establish a networking (PPP) connection. Unlike the previous editions of MS-Windows (9x / ME / NT), XP has very few 'user serviceable' settings inside. Should you encounter a problem with your connection to BuffNET, the first good solution is simply to create a new dial-up connection.

Note: Some people have encountered problems upgrading from MS-Windows 9x / ME to MS-WindowsXP due to hardware incompatibilities. We at BuffNET strongly urge you to be sure ALL your hardware is compatible with MS-WindowsXP before upgrading to it. If necessary, please visit Microsoft's web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/ default.asp to find out about upgrading your system. (This link will open in a new window.)

1. Click [START] - [CONTROL PANEL]

2. Inside Control Panel if you see [NETWORK AND INTERNET CONNECTIONS], click on [SWITCH TO CLASSIC VIEW]
   Double-Click [NETWORK CONNECTIONS]

3. On the left click on [CREATE A NEW CONNECTION]

4. "WELCOME TO THE NEW CONNECTION WIZARD"
   Click [NEXT]

5. "NETWORK CONNECTION TYPE"
   Click [CONNECT TO THE INTERNET] - [NEXT]

6. "GETTING READY"
   Click [SET UP MY CONNECTION MANUALLY] - [NEXT]

7. INTERNET CONNECTION
   Click [CONNECT USING A DIAL-UP MODEM] - [NEXT]

8. CONNECTION NAME
   Type BUFFNET - Click [NEXT]

9. PHONE NUMBER TO DIAL
   Use the following list to determine the correct local access phone number to use. Once you've found what local access number to use, type it in and click [NEXT]

   Below is BuffNET's Telephone number matrix - last revised March 2002. The local access dialup number will be dependent on your location and your local dialing area.

   Please consult your telephone book or your local telephone access provider to see which number is local for you. BuffNET will not be responsible for any long distance charges that may be incurred if you choose a non-local number.

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   What county are you in...?

   [ Erie ] [ Niagara ] [ Cattaraugus ]
   [ Chautauqua ] [ Wyoming ] [ Genesee ]

   Calling Area (County)	Dial-up Type	Phone Number & Primary Location
   Erie	56k Dialup	716-332-3620 (Buffalo)
   		716-213-2110 (Tonawanda)
   	ISDN Service	716-213-2112 (Tonawanda)
   Niagara	56k Dialup	716-213-2110 (Tonawanda)
   		716-478-0080 (Lockport)
   Chautauqua	56k Dialup	716-363-7536 (Dunkirk)
   Cattaraugus- North	56k Dialup	716-332-3620 (Buffalo)
   Cattaraugus- South	56k Dialup	716-373-5234 (Olean)
   Wyoming	56k Dialup	716-492-5740 (Arcade)
   Genesee	56k Dialup	585-815-0454 (Batavia)

10. INTERNET ACCOUNT INFORMATION
    Input your BuffNET Username in all lowercase letters, your password and confirm the password. (If you are unsure of your account's password, please call our Customer Service Department at 825-1300 M-F from 8am - 4:45pm.)
    At this time, we normally recommend turning on all three options in the window below. Then click [NEXT]

11. Click [FINISH]

Your dial-up system is now ready to connect to BuffNET. Once it does it will automatically find out the DNS servers and any additional paths that are needed for your data to go.

If you experience any problems connecting, please refer to our FAQ troubleshooting guide or simply recreate a new dialer for yourself.