Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS Wireless Modem User Guide
2.
In the Control Panel, double-click on
Phone and Modem Options
.
3.
The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Click the
Modems
tab.
4.
Highlight the Multi-Tech wireless modem listed in the table and then click on
Properties
.
5.
A Properties window for your modem will display. Click on the
Advanced
tab and you should see an
Extra Settings box. In the
Extra initialization commands
text box, type:
AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”<APN>”
For <APN>, type in the correct APN for your account.
For example:
AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”ISP.AT&T”
6.
To close the modem Properties window, click
OK
. Then click
OK
to close the Phone and Modem
Options
window.
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 GPRS modems, type
*99***1#
.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. 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.
12.
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
.
13.
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
.
14.
A Connection screen displays on your desktop. Click the
Properties
button on the bottom of this
screen.
15.
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
.
16.
Once back at your Connection screen, to start the connection, click
Dial
.
