User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex QT User Guide
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14.6.3.1 Using an external modem.
Using an external modem connected via USB host port: Connect the modem to the BrailleNote QT
using the USB cable. Ensure the modem is on and plugged into a phone line. The device name to
choose when configuring the connection is Hayes Compatible Modem on COM1.
14.6.4 Disconnect Dial-up connection.
This option only displays when you are online with a dial-up connection. It allows you to hang up
without having to be in either KeyMail or KeyWeb at the time.
To disconnect from the dial-up connection, select this option off the Connectivity Menu and press Y
for Yes. To exit without disconnecting, press N for No.
14.7 Active Connection Details.
This option of the Connectivity menu announces information on a currently active wireless or LAN
connection.
The items listed are:
Name:
Status: connected to (name of network)
Signal strength: (if connected via wireless)
IP Address:
DNS address:
Test current connection. This last option is a "ping" function. This allows you to check if there is a
connection path between the BrailleNote QT and a particular site. Although KeySoft prompts you
for the IP address, you can also enter a URL such as www.humanware.com.