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Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
36 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide
Creating Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista, XP, 2003, and 2000
1. From the Start button, select Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.
3. In the Network Tasks group, select Create a new connection.
4. The New Connection Wizard opens. The wizard helps you setup your Internet connection. Click
Next.
5. On the Network Connection Type window, select Connect to the Internet, and click Next .
6. On the Getting Ready window, select Set up my connection manually, and click Next.
7. On the Internet Connection window, select Connect using a dial-up modem. 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 window in the ISP Name box, type a name for your new connection. Click
Next .
9. On the Phone Number to Dial window, 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 window, 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.
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.
12. On the Completing the New Connection Wizard window, 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.
13. A Connection window displays on your desktop. Click the Properties button on the bottom of this
window.
14. 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.
15. Once back at your Connection window, click the Dial button at the bottom of the window to start
the connection.
16. The connection will now tell the modem to connect to your provider’s Internet service. Once
connected, the connection status icon appears in the system tray.
Disconnecting
1. To disconnect, right click on the connection icon in the system tray.
2. Select Disconnect.