Chapter 3 – Using your Cellular Modem
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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 cellular providers require it. Check with your provider to see
if they are needed.
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.
