Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem

Internet Access

Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) of the computer that the wireless modem is serving. Setup procedures will vary according to the type of wireless service provider used. To access Dial-Up Networking on your PC, go to Start > Settings > Network Connections.

For point to point data, a circuit-switched data connection is used. The user can set up DUN to make a conventional V.32bis modem connection to any terminating modem at the other end. The phone number specified in DUN can be one supplied by the wireless service provider or another phone number related to a different dialup modem service (e.g., a dialup modem service phone number from any commercial or private dialup network).

For CDMA 1x data, a single DUN number is generally used by all of a wireless provider’s subscribers throughout its area of coverage; e.g., regional, nationwide, continental, etc. Rather than being a literal phone directory number, as in conventional DUN, this is a code that gives the modem Internet access. Normally, this phone number is #777.

Connecting to the CDMA Network for Internet Access

You will establish an Internet connection through a Windows dial-up session.

Note that your wireless provider will charge you for data usage.

Requirements

One Multi-Tech wireless CDMA modem

The modem must be getting a proper signal and be showing a network registration through the wireless provider’s network

A PC running Windows XP or 2003 with the Multi-Tech drivers installed for your particular model

The following instructions are for Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003. Every PC may have slight differences which may cause the instructions to be different. Use these instructions as a guide to help you understand what is required to set up an Internet connection through your wireless service provider for all operating systems.

Note: Cellular providers provide Internet services as part of your service plan. Multi-Tech recommends that if you plan on using large amounts of data, to sign up for an unlimited data service plan with your provider. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. will not be responsible for any charges on your cellular bill. If you have any questions about billing, service plans, service charges, etc., please contact your provider for more information.

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