In Windows XP, how can I add an alternate phone number to an existing dial-up connection?

Note: Not all versions of Windows allow alternate numbers for a single connection. In addition, while an alternate number is available for the IUB modem pool, there is no alternate number for the IUPUI pool.

To add an alternate number to an existing connection:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Network and Internet Connections.

   Note: If this doesn't match what you see, refer to About navigation settings in Windows.

2. If you do not see a list of connections, click Set up or change your Internet connection. On the Connection tab, click the name of your connection (e.g., IUB or IUPUI). Click Settings.
   
   
   1. Click Properties, or if you see a list of connections, right-click your connection and choose Properties. Then click Alternates.
   2. Click Add, and type the number (e.g., 856-5202 for IUB). Click OK.
   3. In the Alternate Phone Numbers window, make sure that there is a check in the box next to If number fails, try next number. Since the alternate lines have fewer modems, leave unchecked Add successful number to top of list. Click OK.
   
   
3. Click OK three times.

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