User's Manual

62 Modem Manager Reference
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The Options Window
The Options window contains the Automatically connect when GPRS Modem Manager is
launched check box. See Figure 100.
Figure 100 Options window
When this check box is selected, the Modem Manager will automatically attempt to register and
connect to the network specified in your default connection profile. You must clear this check box
if you wish to use an alternate connection profile without changing your default settings.
To access this feature, select Options from the Tools menu.
The Add Connection Wizard
The Add Connection Wizard will guide you through the process of creating either a GPRS or GSM
connection profile. Your service provider will indicate what type of network to use, and provide
any additional mandatory information.
When creating a GPRS connection profile, you are required to enter the connection profile's
Connection Name, APN (access point name), and the Primary and Secondary DNS (Domain
Name Server) Addresses. You must also specify the connection type as GPRS, and define
whether the connection profile will be used as your default setting.
You may also be required to enter a Primary and Secondary WINS (Windows Internet Naming
Service), User Name, and a Password. Your service provider will supply you with all the above
information.
When creating a GSM connection profile, you are required to enter the connection profile's
Connection Name, User Name, Password, and Phone Number. You must also specify the
connection type as GSM, and define whether the connection profile will be used as your default
setting. Your service provider will supply you with all the above information.