3Com 3C886 - OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem Router, User Manual

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P
LACING
, R
ECEIVING AND
D
ISCONNECTING
C
ALLS
This chapter covers the following main topics:
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Placing calls
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Receiving calls
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Disconnecting calls
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Using a connection script
Placing Calls
Your 56K LAN Modem allows you to place calls to a remote location in one of two
ways: either automatically via a pre-defined service provider, or manually by
entering the telephone number of the destination on a call-by-call basis.
3Com assumes no liability for phone charges or other expenses incurred in
connection with the use of this product.
Placing a Call
Automatically
To place a call using one of your four pre-defined service provider profiles, simply
launch your application. For example, should you have an ISP configured as one of
your service providers, opening a Web browser such as Netscape or Internet
Explorer will cause the LAN Modem to automatically dial and connect to your
pre-configured ISP.
Windows 98 and 95 users may need to disable “ Connect to the Internet as
needed ” in order to bypass the Dial-Up Networking “Connect To” window. Refer
to Chapter 8, “Evaluating Symptoms and Solutions” for further information .
Call Routing Among Service Providers
The 56K LAN Modem automatically calls the first configured service provider. If
you configure a second remote connection, such as an additional ISP, and want to
use that second profile for an automatic data call, do the following.
1 Access the 56K LAN Modem’s configuration home page.
2 Choose the Workstation graphic.
3 Select your computer.
4 Check only the service provider that you want to use.