BT 1800 manual Using the modem, To connect to the Internet, To use the modem monitor

Using the modem

Note

If Call Waiting is enabled on your line, any incoming call will cause an active Internet connection to drop. You should disable Call Waiting before making an Internet connection. Please refer to your network operator's instruction.

If you have not got a connection installed already, you can get an installation disk by contacting your chosen service provider.

Your provider will give you instructions on how to set-up the dial-up networking connection. When installing your service provider’s Internet software, select “BT On-Air Wireless Modem” when prompted for a device to use for the connection.

Note

Your BT On-Air USB unit is powered via the connection to your computer so, if you are using a laptop computer, you may notice a slight reduction in the battery capacity.

Important

The BT On-Air USB unit must be connected to your computer and the software installed before you can connect to the Internet.

Make sure the base has been plugged into the mains and connected to the telephone line.

To connect to the Internet

When your modem is installed, you also need to choose an Internet Service Provider and set-up a dial-up networking connection on your computer before you can connect to the Internet.

Please refer to Help section on page 48 if you are experiencing problems.

To use the modem monitor

The BT On-Air Wireless Modem monitor lets you rename the base, change the system code and de-register your BT On-Air USB unit.

It also indicates when your BT On-Air USB unit is in or out of range of the base.

Note

You cannot use the modem monitor while connected to the Internet.

Click on the BT On-Air icon in the system tray. This is normally at the bottom right of your computer screen.

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