2 Quick Start

Step 6: Call the Multi-Tech BBS

Test the modem’s data functions by calling the Multi-Tech bulletin board system (BBS) and downloading REGISTER.DOC, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or 7.0, or REGISTER.TXT if you do not.

Windows 95 HyperTerminal

1.Click Start; then choose Programs, Accessories, and HyperTermi- nal.

2.Start HyperTerminal by double-clicking on the Hypertrm icon. Hy- perTerminal asks for the name of the connection.

3.Type Multi-Tech BBS in the Name box and click OK.

4.In North America, type 800 in the Area code box and 392-2432in the Phone number box. Local and international users, type 612 in the Area code box and 785-3702in the Phone number box.

5.Verify that your modem is selected in the Connect using box, then click OK.

6.In the Connect dialog box, click Dialing Properties.

7.Make any necessary changes in the Where I am and the How I dial from this location boxes. If you must dial 9 to access an outside line, you should type 9 in both the local and the long distance boxes unless your phone system has a special requirement.

8.Click OK, then click Dial. You will know you have reached a modem by the harsh sounds of the modem handshake.

9.When the BBS welcome screen appears in the HyperTerminal win- dow, type your first name, last name, and password following the prompts. If you are a first-time caller, the BBS asks if your name is spelled correctly. If you answer Y, a questionnaire appears. You must complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your first call.

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