Create Your Dial-Up Connection In Windows Vista And Xp - Multitech MTCBA-E1-U User Manual

Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista and XP

From Start, select Control Panel.
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In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.
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On the Network Connections screen on the left-hand side under Network Tasks, click Create a new
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connection.
The New Connection Wizard appears. It walks you through setting up your Internet connection. Click Next.
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On the Network Connection Type screen, select Connect to the Internet. Click Next.
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On the Getting Ready screen, select Set up my connection manually. Click Next.
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On the Internet Connection screen, select Connect using a dial-up modem. Click Next.
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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.
On the Connection Name screen in the ISP Name box, type in a name for your new connection. Click Next.
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On the Phone Number to Dial screen, type the number that specifies to the modem to connect to your
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provider's Internet service.
Type in the number *99***1#.
Then click Next>.
For CDMA modems, type in the number #777.
Then click Next >.
On the Connection Availability screen, specify if this connection is for anyone's use or for your use only by
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checking the appropriate button. Click Next.
On the Internet Account Information screen, type the user name and the password for your account. In many
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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 >.
On the Completing the New Connection Wizard screen, decide if you want to add a shortcut to your desktop.
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Click Finish.
A Connection screen displays on your desktop. Click Properties.
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The Properties window opens for you to make your connection.
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Important: Make sure that Use dialing rules is not selected, and then click OK.
Once back at your Connection screen, click Dial to start the connection.
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The connection tells the modem to connect to your provider's Internet service. Once connected, you see the
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connection status icon in your system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
You can now open the browser of your preference to surf the Internet.
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