A component in
Windows 95 (and
Windows 98) that enables you to connect your
computer to a
network via a
modem. If your computer is not connected to a
LAN and you want to connect to the
Internet, you need to configure Dial-Up Networking (DUN) to dial a
Point of Presence (POP) and
log into your
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your ISP will need to provide certain information, such as the
gateway address and your computer’s
IP address.
You access DUN through the My Computer icon. You can configure a different profile (called a connectoid) for each different online service you use. Once configured, you can copy a connectoid shortcut to your desktop so that all you need to do to make a connection is double-click the connectoid icon.