Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide
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Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP/2003
1.
Click on
Start
and then click on
Control Panel
.
2.
In the
Control Panel
, double-click on
Network Connections
.
3.
On the
Network Connections
screen on the left-hand side under
Network Tasks
, click on
Create a new
connection
.
4.
The
New Connection Wizard
should appear. It will walk you through setting up your Internet connection.
Click on
Next >
to begin.
5.
On the
Network Connection Type
screen, select
Connect to the Internet
, and then click
Next >
.
6.
On the
Getting Ready
screen, select
Set up my connection manually
, and then click
Next >
.
7.
On the
Internet Connection
screen, select
Connect using a dial-up modem
, and then click
Next >
.
Note:
After clicking on Next, you may or may not be asked to select which modem to use. If you have
more than one modem installed in your PC, you will be required to select the proper modem to use. If
asked, please select the Multi-Tech wireless modem that has been installed.
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, you 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.
