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Step 6: Call the Multi-Tech BBS
Test the modem’s data functions by calling the Multi-Tech bulletin board
system (BBS) and downloading REGISTER.DOC, if you have Microsoft
Word 6.0 or 7.0, or REGISTER.TXT if you do not.
Windows 95 HyperTerminal
1. Click Start; then choose Programs, Accessories, and HyperTermi-
nal.
2. Start HyperTerminal by double-clicking on the Hypertrm icon. Hy-
perTerminal asks for the name of the connection.
3. Type Multi-Tech BBS in the Name box and click OK.
4. In North America, type 800 in the Area code box and 392-2432 in
the Phone number box. Local and international users, type 612 in
the Area code box and 785-3702 in the Phone number box.
5. Verify that your modem is selected in the Connect using box, then
click OK.
6. In the Connect dialog box, click Dialing Properties.
7. Make any necessary changes in the Where I am and the How I dial
from this location boxes. If you must dial
9
to access an outside
line, you should type 9 in both the local and the long distance boxes
unless your phone system has a special requirement.
8. Click OK, then click Dial. You will know you have reached a modem
by the harsh sounds of the modem handshake.
9. When the BBS welcome screen appears in the HyperTerminal win-
dow, type your first name, last name, and password following the
prompts. If you are a first-time caller, the BBS asks if your name is
spelled correctly. If you answer Y, a questionnaire appears. You
must complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your first call.