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Modem Manager Reference
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The Options Window
The
Options
window contains the
Automatically connect when GPRS Modem Manager is
launched
check box. See Figure 69.
Figure 69 Options window
When this check box is selected, the Modem Manager will automatically attempt to register and
connect to the network specified in your default connection profile. You must clear this check box
if you wish to use an alternate connection profile without changing your default settings.
To access this feature, select
Options
from the
Tools
menu.
The Add Connection Wizard
The Add Connection Wizard will guide you through the process of creating either a GPRS or GSM
connection profile. Your service provider will indicate what type of network to use, and provide
any additional mandatory information.
When creating a GPRS connection profile, you are required to enter the connection profile's
Connection Name
,
APN
(access point name), and the
Primary
and
Secondary
DNS
(Domain
Name Server)
Addresses
. You must also specify the connection type as
GPRS
, and define
whether the connection profile will be used as your default setting.
You may also be required to enter a
Primary
and
Secondary
WINS
(Windows Internet Naming
Service),
User Name
, and a
Password
. Your service provider will supply you with all the above
information.
When creating a GSM connection profile, you are required to enter the connection profile's
Connection Name
,
User Name
,
Password
, and
Phone Number
. You must also specify the
connection type as
GSM
, and define whether the connection profile will be used as your default
setting. Your service provider will supply you with all the above information.