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Appendix F: Dial-up TCP/IP configuration
You should install the Windows Dial-up Networking software. Configure it to
connect using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) without user confirmation and to
disconnect after idle for 1 minute.
Our experience is that the initial settings upon a fresh installation of Dial-Up
Networking are usually already set to allow for dialing without user confirmation. If,
however, you find this is not the case, you may be able to reconfigure the software
by following these steps:
1. Locate and start Dial-Up Networking. A shortcut to this application can usually
be invoked from the Start menu, by selecting Start | Programs | Accessories |
Dial-Up Networking (or possibly Start | Programs | Accessories |
Communications | Dial-Up Networking).
2. In the resulting window, click More to reveal a pop-up menu from which select
User Preferences.
3. In the resulting window, select the Appearance tab
4. Make sure the checkbox labeled Always prompt before dialing in unchecked.
5. Click OK.
One way of configuring the connection to auto-disconnect after 1 minute is as
follows:
1. Bring up Dial-Up Networking’s User Preferences window again.
2. Select the Dialing tab.
3. Enter 60 into the textbox labled Idle seconds before hanging up.
4. Click OK.
Note that different versions of Dial-Up Networking may have different windows then
those described above. Also note that Dial-Up Networking is not the only software
available for establishing a PPP connection over a dial-up line. If your computer uses
other software, you will have to hunt around for options similar to those described
above.