
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide
Creating Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista, XP, 2003, and 2000
1.
From the
Start
button, select
Control Panel
.
2.
In the Control Panel, double-click
Network Connections
. The Network Connections window opens.
3.
In the Network Tasks group, select
Create a new connection
.
4.
The New Connection Wizard
opens. The wizard helps you setup your Internet connection. Click
Next
.
5.
On the Network Connection Type window, select
Connect to the Internet
, and click
Next
.
6.
On the Getting Ready window, select
Set up my connection manually
, and click
Next
.
7.
On the Internet Connection window, select
Connect using a dial-up modem
. 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 window in the ISP Name box, type a name for your new connection. Click
Next
.
9.
On the Phone Number to Dial window, type in the number that specifies to the modem to connect
to your provider’s Internet service.
For GPRS modems, type
*99***1#
. Then click
Next
.
10.
On the Connection
Availability window, specify if this connection is for anyone’s use or for your use
only by checking the appropriate button. Click
Next
.
11.
On the Internet Account Information window, 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.
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 window, 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 window displays on your desktop. Click the
Properties
button on the bottom of this
window.
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 window, click the
Dial
button at the bottom of the window to start
the connection.
16.
The connection will now tell the modem to connect to your provider’s Internet service. Once
connected, the connection status icon appears in the system tray.
Disconnecting
1.
To disconnect, right click on the connection icon in the system tray.
2.
Select
Disconnect
.