NOTE: When instructions show xxx-xxxx, replace it with the appropriate dialup access number for your calling area:
Kingston & Area: 613-547-3005
Belleville & Area: 613-969-1435
NOTE: If you have a pulse phone line, contact our Technical Support department for additional assistance.
Select your operating system:
Windows 95/98
- Double-click on My Computer
- Double-click on Dialup Networking
- Double-click on the KOS icon (usually labelled KOS Kingston or KOS Belleville) and select Properties
- Check that the phone number is listed as 613-xxx-xxxx
- Click Ok to save changes
Windows ME
- Double-click on My Computer
- Double-click on Control Panel
- Double-click the Dialup Networking folder
- Double-click on the KOS icon (usually labelled KOS Kingston or KOS Belleville) and click on the Dial Properties button
- Check that the phone number is listed as 613-xxx-xxxx
- Click Connect to make a connection
Windows 2000
- Select Start -> Settings -> Network and Dialup Connections
- Right-click on the KOS icon (usually labelled KOS Kingston or KOS Belleville) and select Properties
- Confirm that the Use dialing rules box is NOT checked
- Change the phone number to 613-xxx-xxxx
- Click OK
Windows XP
- Select Start -> Control Panel and double-click on Network Connections
- Click View Network Connections
- A window will appear, listing all network connections set up on your computer. Examine the setting in the Dial-up area and double-click on the connection you use to dial into KOS, probably labelled KOS Kingston or KOS Belleville
- Click Properties
- Confirm that the Use dialing rules box is NOT checked (Area Code field will be greyed out)
- Add 613 to the Phone number
- Click OK
Macintosh OS 8.1 - 9
- Open the Remote Access control panel from the Apple menu
- Change the phone number to include the area code: 613-xxx-xxxx
- When you close Remote Access you will be asked to save the change to the configuration, click yes
Macintosh OS X
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu or click the System Preferences icon in the dock
- Click the Network icon to display its preferences
- Click the PPP tab and add the area code to the numbers listed for the main number: 613-xxx-xxxx (you may leave the the alternate blank)
- Click Apply Now and quit System Preferences


