Internet Setup


Email Setup


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

    First open your porchlight.ca connection. Click Start Connect To porchlight.ca.




    If you are using the "Classic" start menu, click Start Settings Network connections porchlight.ca.




  2. Connect porchlight.ca

    The porchlight connection window should appear. Click the Properties button.




  3. General properties

    Under the General tab, ensure that "Use dialing rules" is unchecked and verify that the ten digit dial-up access number for your local calling area is entered.  These are listed in a table below.

    Click Ok to return to the previous window.



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


  4. User name and password

    Now verify that your user name and password are entered correctly. Click on "To change saved password, click here" and re-enter your password.

    Click Dial to test the settings.