B: Windows Dial-up Networking B (DUN)

Installing a modem driver for PinPoint-E

Creating a Dial-Up

Networking (PPP)

Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device

Connection

to use the serial port on your PinPoint‐E to connect to the

Connecting to the

Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog

Internet Using DUN

modem using a standard phone line.

 

 

 

 

Caution: To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be

 

logged in as Administrator or have Administrator privileges for your

 

login.

 

 

 

Microsoft Windows XP is used in the examples below. The

 

modem driver installation and DUN setup and configuration

 

is similar in Microsoft Windows products. Examples are not

 

provided here for installing the driver or configuring DUN for

 

any other operating system.

Installing a modem driver for

PinPoint-E

Standard installations of Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 include a generic modem driver which will work with your PinPoint‐E.

1. Connect the PinPoint-E.

a. Connect the modem to the computer with a DB‐9 cable or the USB port in serial mode. .

b. Plug in the AC adapter, connect the antenna(s) and power on the modem.

2. Install the driver.

a. Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options (in Classic View).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Wireless EV-DO manual Installing a modem driver for PinPoint-E, Connect the PinPoint-E, Install the driver