Chapter 3 – Using Your MultiModem
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem User Guide
8.
On the
Connection Name
screen in the
ISP Name
box, type in a name for your new
connection. You can give it any name that you would like. After you have typed in a name,
click
Next >
.
9.
On the
Phone Number to Dial
screen, type in the number that specifies to the modem to
connect to your provider’s Internet service.
For CDMA modems, type in the number
#777.
Then click
Next >
.
10.
On the
Connection Availability
screen, specify if this connection is for anyone’s use or for
your use only by checking the appropriate button. Choose your preference, and then click
Next>
.
11.
On the
Internet Account Information
screen, type the user name and the password for your
account. In many cases, a user name and a password are not required, but some wireless
providers require it. Check with your provider to see if they are needed.
Here is some helpful information:
•
For Alltel accounts:
User name: <MDN>@alltel.net
Note:
The MDN is your 10-digit wireless phone number.
Password: alltel
•
For Verizon and Sprint accounts:
Normally, Verizon and Sprint do not require a user name and password.
•
Bell Mobility:
Bell Mobility may require a user name and password.
•
In all cases, please check with your service provider.
Check the following two options if you would like them activated:
Check the box if you want this account name and password to be used by everyone.
Check the box if you want this as your default Internet connection. Then click
Next >
.
12.
On the
Completing the New Connection Wizard
screen, your last task is to place a check in
the box if you would like to add a shortcut to your desktop. Then click
Finish
.
13.
A
Connection
screen displays on your desktop. Click the
Properties
button on the bottom of
this screen.
14.
The
Properties
window will open for you to make your connection.
Important:
Make sure that
Use dialing rules
is not selected, and then click
OK
.
15.
Once back at your
Connection
screen, click the
Dial
button at the bottom of the screen to
start the connection.
16.
The connection will now tell the modem to connect to your provider’s Internet service. Once
connected, you should see the connection status icon in your system tray at the bottom right-
hand corner of your screen.
You should now be able to open Internet Explorer or any other browser of your preference to
surf the Internet.
Disconnecting the Connection:
1.
To disconnect the connection, right click on the connection icon in your system tray at the
bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
2.
Scroll up and click on
Disconnect
.
You should now be disconnected from the Internet.
