Win95 Dial-Up Networking; Setting Up A New Number; Setting Up Server Type; Dialing Out - Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W006 User Manual

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Many dial-up client software packages support a terminal type of connection. One such popular
package is Win95 Dial-Up Networking. The SmartSwitch Remote Access Module can handle these
terminal-type connections through its digital modem feature, thus providing yet another means of
remote management.
This section describes how to set up Win95 dial-up networking for a terminal-mode connection to
the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module. Specifically, it details:
• the setup of a new number for dial-up networking
• the process of dialing a newly set-up number
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ETTING UP A EW
On the remote PC running Windows 95 software:
1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories and then Dial-Up Networking. (Or, you may get to the same
location by clicking My Computer, then double clicking on Dial-Up Networking).
2. Double click on Make New Connection:
• Provide name of the computer you are dialing to, and
• Select modem type
3. Click Configure. Three tabs will be displayed:
• General tab:
• Select com port to which your modem is hooked up.
• Select modem's maximum speed.
• Connection tab, Connection Preferences:
• Set the following: Data Bits, 8; Parity, none; Stop Bits, 1.
• Port Settings and Advanced may remain at default values.
• Connection tab, Call Preferences may remain at default values.
• Options tab should remain at default values for PPP connections; for remote management,
select Bring up terminal window after dialing
4. Click OK to accept these values and return you to the modem name/type screen. Click Next.
5. Provide Area code and Phone number of the network you are trying to dial. Also identify the
country of the network Click Next.
6. Confirm your choices. Click Finish to proceed, or Cancel to abort the new number shortcut.
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ETTING P ERVER
1. After setting up a new number, a new dialing icon will be displayed under Dial-Up Networking.
(It will have the name you've assigned the new connection). Select this item, click File, and then
Properties.
2. Click Server Type. Pick options you want, and identify which protocols your network allows.
3. Click TCP/IP Settings. Click Specify an IP Address and provide the IP address of your machine.
Click OK when finished.
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IALING UT
1. Double click on your new dialing icon to bring up the Connect To screen.
2. Enter your user name and password. You may change options by clicking the box labelled
Dialing Properties, but this isn't necessary.
3. Double click on Connect. This should place the call.
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