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APPENDIX 3 Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN)
Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use the serial port on your Raven
to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using a standard
phone line.
Microsoft Windows XP is used in the examples below
. The modem driver installation and DUN
setup and configuration is similar in Microsoft Windows 2000. Examples are not provided here for
installing the driver or configuring DUN for any other operating system.
Installing the Modem Driver in Microsoft Windows
Standard installations of Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 include a generic modem driver which
will work with your Raven.
a. Connect the modem to the computer with the DB-9 cable.
b. Plug in the AC adapter, connect the ante
nna(s) and power on the modem.
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options (in Classic V
iew).
Note: The Setup Wizard is the preferred method to install a modem driver and con-
figure PPP for your modem. Use the instructions here only if you do not have the
Setup Wi
zard available.
Using the Setup Wizard, if do not need to activate your modem, you can select just
Setup a DUN Connection from the opening menu to install the driver and set up
DUN. Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install DUN with the
Setup Wizard.
Caution: To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be logged in as
Administrator or have Administrator privileges for your login.
1.
Connect the Raven.
2.
Install the driver.