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Chapter 3 – Using the Wireless Modem
16 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Cell User Guide
Setting the Access Point Name (APN) for MTCBA-H3-U1
So your MTCBA-H3-U1 modem can connect to your provider’s network, set the modem’s APN. The APN is a
server name that your account is setup on with your provider. You provider gives you the APN. Some APNs
include:
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AT&T; PROXY, or INTERNET, or PUBLIC
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T-Mobile: INTERNET2. VOICESTREAM.COM, INTERNET3.VOICESTREAM.COM, EPC.Tmobile.com or
WAP.VOICESTREAM.COM
To set the APN:
1.
From the Start button, select Control Panel .
2.
In Control Panel, double-click Phone and Modem Options .
3.
In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab. Highlight your Cell modem listed in the
table and then click Properties .
4.
A Properties window for your modem opens. For Windows Vista and later operating systems, click Change
Settings .
5.
Click the Advanced tab.
6.
From the Extra Settings group, in the Extra initialization commands text box, enter:
a. AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”<APN>”
b. For <APN>, enter in the correct APN for your account.
For example: AT+CGDCONT=1”IP”,”ISP.AT&T”
7.
To close the Properties window, click OK .
8.
To close the Phone and Modems Options window click OK .
Creating a Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista and XP
1.
From the Start button, select Control Panel .
2.
In the Control Panel, double click N etwork Connections .
3.
From the Network Connections window, in the Network Tasks group, click Create a new connection .
4.
The New Connection Wizard opens, and steps you through the setup of an Internet connection. To begin,
click
Next .
5.
On the Network Connection Type pane, select Connect to the Internet . Click Next .
6.
On the Getting Ready pane, select Set up my connection manually . Click Next .
7.
On the Internet Connection pane, select Connect using a dial-up modem . Click Next .
After clicking Next, you may be asked to select which modem to use. If you have more than one modem
installed in your computer, select the proper Multi-Tech wireless modem.
8.
On the Connection Name pane, in the ISP Name box, type in a name for your new connection. Use any name
you desire, then click
Next .
9.
On the Phone Number to Dial pane, type the number that the modem can use to connect to your provider’s
Internet service.
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For HSPA modems, type in the number *99***1# . Then click Next .
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For EV-DO modems, type in the number #777. Then click Next .