Airlink user manual AirLink Raven II Cdpd Modem

AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem

Wireless ACE needs a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) connection to talk to the modem via Windows. Before configuring the PPP connection, first do the following:

•Verify no other modems are installed that will conflict with your AirLink modem, and verify there are no applications running that will interfere with the COM port you are using. (See Adding the Modem for more information.)

•TCP/IP must be installed on the system. Verify this by checking Control Panel→Network.

•Dial-Up Networking must be installed which provides the PPP connection for communicating with your AirLink modem. You can verify this by checking:

Control Panel→ Add/Remove Programs→ Windows

Setup→ Communications→ Dial-Up Networking

It should have a black checkmark next to it. If not, check the box. You may be prompted for your Windows CD to install DUN. After installation, you may have to reboot.

•Ensure you have a disk labeled "Modem Utilities" (or you have previously installed another AirLink Product from a CD).

Otherwise you will be directed to various website links in this manual for finding the files you will need.

Each of the following sections will walk you through how to do the above, step-by-step, and get your Raven II working so you can begin using it.

The Dial-Up Networking (PPP) configuration in this manual uses Windows ME (Millennium Edition) setup screens for examples. This setup is very similar to a Windows 95/98 configuration.

For precise instructions on a particular Operating System setup please check the Appendix of the Raven/PinPoint User’s Manual (available online at http://www.airlink.com/modems and select the Raven II support page), or go to our website instructions at http://www.airlink.com/help and select the Operating System you are installing on for step-by-step instructions online.

2.2.1 Adding the Modem in Windows

Your computer must have Windows ME (or some other version of Windows for using Wireless ACE) and the computer must have an available serial (COM) port to which you will attach your Raven II.

Important: Ensure the serial or COM port you will be using on your computer is available. Below are the items you can check so that your AirLink modem will work properly in Windows.

•Do you have any software running that uses a COM port? Confirm that the Windows computer that you are using does not have any software loaded that may interfere with the COM port you're going to use. For example, HotSync - software used for communicating with the

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