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Application Note - How To

Windows Dial Up Networking

(DUN) for AirLink Modems

Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use your AirLink modem to con-

nect 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 AirLink modem.

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 Wizard available. iDEN and most GPRS or EDGE modems do not use a

Setup Wizard for activation.

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.

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems Application Note - How To Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use your AirLink modem to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using a standard phone line. 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 Wizard available.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems 1. Connect the modem. a. Connect the modem to the computer with the DB-9 cable. 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). FIGURE 1. Phone and Modem Options b.In the Phone And Modem Options dialog box. Select the Modems tab. Select Add. FIGURE 2.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 3. Install New Modem c. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list and select Next. d. Select (Standard Modem Types) from the Manufacturers column, select Standard 33600 bps Modem from the Models column, and select Next. Note: If you have the speed for your modem configured as something other than the default, use the Standard Modem that matches the speed you configured. FIGURE 4. Modem Driver e.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 6. 3. Finish Configure the driver. a. When you return to the Phone and Modem Options window, you should see the newly installed modem “attached to” the correct COM port. Highlight the modem and select Properties. FIGURE 7. Modems b. Select the Modem tab. Maximum Port Speed should be set to 115200 (default). Select OK to exit. FIGURE 8. Setting Maximum Port Speed Maximum Port Speed c.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Configuration for Microsoft Windows Once you have a driver for the modem installed on your computer, you can set up and configure Dial Up Networking (DUN) to use the modem as your connection to the Internet using PPP. Before you start, you will need: • Administrator privileges to the computer you are configuring or access granted by an administrator on the network to add/remove devices to your computer.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems c. Select Connect to the Internet and then select Next. FIGURE 10. Connection Type d. Select Set up my connection manually and then select Next. FIGURE 11. Preparing the Internet Connection e. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and select Next. FIGURE 12. Internet Connection f. Type in a name for the connection, such as AirLink 3G Connection. Select Next. The name provided here will not effect the connection in any way.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 13. Connection Name AirLink 3G Connection Optional: If you have multiple modems installed on your computer, you may be prompted to select the modem to be used. Check Standard 33600 bps Modem and select Next. If you only have one modem installed, this option will be omitted. g. Type in #777 (Redwing) or 10001 (all others) as the phone number for the modem to dial and select Next. FIGURE 14.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 15. Account Information i. If you want to add a shortcut for this DUN connection to your desktop, check Add a shortcut... Select Finish to exit the Network Connection Wizard. FIGURE 16. 2. Finish Configure the connection. After you complete the New Connection Wizard, there are a few more things you will want to configure in the connection. a. When the Connect window opens, select Properties.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 17. Connect b. Uncheck Use dialing rules. Select Configure, below the Connect using line. FIGURE 18. Modem Properties c. Select 115200 as the Maximum speed. Check Enable hardware flow control. Do not check any other option. Select OK.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 19. Modem Configuration Optional: You may want to check the Options tab and change the settings for applications you might be using. The default options are generally applicable for most uses. d. Unless specifically directed to do so by Support or your network administrator, you do not need to make any changes to the options on the Security tab. e. Select Network. Select Settings. Remove the checks from all three PPP settings. Select OK.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 21. Internet Protocol g. Select OK and OK again to return to the Connect window. Making a DUN Connection Establishing a DUN Connection using AceView (PinPoint and Raven modems only) This guide assumes you have a default installation of AceView. Caution: You cannot use AceView to connect to a Redwing modem. 1. Start AceView. 2. Right-click on the AceView window to open the menu and select Connection Settings.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems b. Select the DUN connection you have already installed on your computer from the drop down menu once you select Auto Start (you may only have 1 selection which would be preselected for you). Note: When using the DUN connection, make sure the IP Address is set to the local IP address of the modem. c. Select Maintain Persistent Connection: When checked, AceView will continually check the DUN connection to ensure it is not down.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems FIGURE 24. MS Windows XP: Connect For some accounts, you need to enter the User name and Password provided by your wireless service provider for the cellular account. You can also enter these parameters beforehand using *NETUID and *NETPW (refer to the AT Commands in your modem’s User Guide). 2. Connect to the network. Select Dial to connect to the modem and the cellular network.
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Windows Dial Up Networking (DUN) for AirLink Modems Caution: The configuration suggestions offered in this guide are not supported nor is any equipment other than AirLink products. Only the operation of the modem or software obtained directly from AirLink is supported. Refer to the User Guide for your modem or the AirLink website for AirLink product warranties.