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94 Getting Connected
Creating a Modem Connection
1
Install a modem card and appropriate adapters to connect an external
modem to your device through the serial port.
2
Obtain the following information from your ISP:
- ISP dial-up access telephone number
- Username and password
- TCP/IP settings
Some ISPs require information in front of the username, such as
MSN/username
.
3
Tap the
Start
button
→
Settings
→
Connections
tab
→
Connections
.
4
Under
My ISP
or
My Work Network
, tap
Add a new modem connection
.
5
Enter a name for the connection, such as
ISP Connection
.
6
From the
Select a modem
list, select your modem type, and tap
Next
.
If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card. If
you are using an external modem that is connected to your device with
a cable, select
Hayes Compatible on COM1
.
7
Enter the access phone number and tap
Next
.
8
Enter your user name, password, and, if applicable, your domain.
NOTE: You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs
now use a dynamically assigned address.
9
If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically assigned
address, tap
Advanced
, tap the
TCP/IP
tab, and then enter the address.
10
Ta p
Next
.
11
Select other appropriate options and tap
Finish
.