Set up dial-up broadband connection (PPPoE) under Windows 7

If a network is not automatically recognized by Windows 7, you can also set up the dial-up broadband connection manually. We'll show you how.

Step 1: Start the wizard to set up the dial-up broadband connection (PPPoE)

1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left so that the Start menu opens. Select the "Control Panel" on the right side.
2. Click on the "Network and Internet" category and then select the "Network and Sharing Center".
3. At the bottom of the window you will now find the option "Set up a new connection or new network".
4. Then a new window opens. Follow the instructions in the next paragraph to set up.

Step 2: Set up dial-up broadband connection (PPPoE) under Windows 7

1. Select the "Connect to the Internet" option above and click "Next".
2. Now decide on the connection "Broadband (PPPoE)".
3. Enter the username and password for the connection above. You can get this from your provider or system administrator.
4. Activate the "Save this password" option so that you do not have to dial in again after each restart.
5. Also activate the option "Allow other users to use this connection" so that other user accounts can also use the network.
6. Then give the connection a name and click on the "Connect" button. The setup is now complete.
7. Note: If you do not know the access data, your provider may have sent you a CD for setup. In this case, click on the link "There is no Internet service provider", insert the CD in the drive and follow the next steps.

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