If the connection doesn't exist, it is not supposed to bring up a dial dialog. Go ahead and try to read the test page. If we get it, then we are connected. Otherwise we are not. Local system uses a local area network to connect to the Internet.
Local system uses a modem to connect to the Internet.
No longer used. Local system is in offline mode. Local system uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet. Local system has RAS installed. EarthWeb is a service of INT Media Group, Incorporated.