Internet Setup


Email Setup


Windows Vista - Change/Confirm settings
  1. Open the connection

    To begin, click on Start Connect To.




  2. Connect to a Network

    You should now be presented with the Connect to a Network window.

    Right-click on the porchlight.ca connection, then left-click on Properties.




  3. Properties - General

    The porchlight.ca properties will appear.  From the General tab, confirm the phone number matches the dial-up access number for your area.  Local calling area numbers are included in the table below.

    To view additional settings, click on the Options tab.



    Calling AreaPhone Number
    Chatham5193880100
    Guelph5198380110
    Hamilton9054814299
    Kingston6138870104
    Kitchener5195798612
    London5194884244
    Oshawa9056740202
    St. Catharines9053780110
    Toronto4168480008
    Windsor5199680194


  4. Properties - Options

    The Options tab settings should be similar to that displayed below.

    To view additional settings, click on the Security tab.




  5. Properties - Security

    The Security tab settings should be similar to that displayed below.

    To view additional settings, click on the Networking tab.




  6. Properties - Network

    The Network tab settings should be similar to that displayed below.

    Ensure that at least one of the Internet Protocol Version... options is checked.

    Click on Ok to close the properties.