It takes a long time to connect to First Link?

Is the Log on to network option enabled?

When the Log on to network option is selected, the Dial-Up Networking service tries to find a Microsoft Windows network. If it does not find one, the connection times out.

To disable the Log on to network option

Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click Dial-Up Networking. In the Dial-Up Networking dialog box, right-click the connection for your Internet service provider, and then click Properties. On the Server Types tab, click to clear the Log on to network check box, and then click OK.