Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide
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Internet Access
Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) of the computer that the wireless modem is
serving. Setup procedures will vary according to the type of wireless service provider used. To access
Dial-Up
Networking
on your PC, go to
Start > Settings > Network Connections
.
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For point to point data, a circuit-switched data connection is used. The user can set up DUN to make a
conventional V.32bis modem connection to any terminating modem at the other end. The phone number
specified in DUN can be one supplied by the wireless service provider or another phone number related to
a different dialup modem service (e.g., a dialup modem service phone number from any commercial or
private dialup network).
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For CDMA 1x data, a single DUN number is generally used by all of a wireless provider’s subscribers
throughout its area of coverage; e.g., regional, nationwide, continental, etc. Rather than being a literal
phone directory number, as in conventional DUN, this is a code that gives the modem Internet access.
Normally, this phone number is #777.
Connecting to the CDMA Network for Internet Access
You will establish an Internet connection through a Windows dial-up session.
Note that your wireless provider will charge you for data usage.
Requirements
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One Multi-Tech wireless CDMA modem
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The modem must be getting a proper signal and be showing a network registration through the wireless
provider’s network
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A PC running Windows XP or 2003 with the Multi-Tech drivers installed for your particular model
The following instructions are for Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003. Every PC may have slight
differences which may cause the instructions to be different. Use these instructions as a guide to help you
understand what is required to set up an Internet connection through your wireless service provider for all
operating systems.
Note:
Cellular providers provide Internet services as part of your service plan. Multi-Tech recommends that if
you plan on using large amounts of data, to sign up for an unlimited data service plan with your provider.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. will not be responsible for any charges on your cellular bill. If you have any
questions about billing, service plans, service charges, etc., please contact your provider for more
information.
Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista/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.
