How to change the default connection used by Internet Explorer to connect to the internet

To make sure that your Internet Explorer is not trying to use dial up connection:

1. open up IE
2. click on "Tools" button in the tool bar in the upper left-hand side of Internet Explorer
3. select "Options" from the menu that opens up
4. click on the "Connections" tab of the "Internet Options" window
5. put a "dot" in the radio button next to "Never dial a connection"
6. click "Apply"
7. click "OK"
8. close Internet Explorer
9. restart your computer

Now try using your explorer again - this time it should use your existing LAN connection.