Airlink Raven II - Manual (Page 8)

AirLink Raven II CDPD Modem
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Wireless ACE needs a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) connection to talk to the
modem via Windows. Before configuring the PPP connection, first do the
following:
• Verify no other modems are installed that will conflict with your
AirLink modem, and verify there are no applications running that
will interfere with the COM port you are using. (See
Adding the
Modem for more information.)
• TCP/IP must be installed on the system. Verify this by checking
Control Panel→ → → →Network.
• Dial-Up Networking must be installed which provides the PPP
connection for communicating with your AirLink modem. You can
verify this by checking:
Control Panel→ → → → Add/Remove Programs→ → → → Windows
Setup→ → → → Communications→ → → → Dial-Up Networking
It should have a black checkmark next to it. If not, check the box.
You may be prompted for your Windows CD to install DUN. After
installation, you may have to reboot.
• Ensure you have a disk labeled "Modem Utilities" (or you have
previously installed another AirLink Product from a CD).
Otherwise you will be directed to various website links in this
manual for finding the files you will need.
Each of the following sections will walk you through how to do the above,
step-by-step, and get your Raven II working so you can begin using it.
The Dial-Up Networking (PPP) configuration in this manual uses
Windows ME (Millennium Edition) setup screens for examples. This
setup is very similar to a Windows 95/98 configuration.
For precise instructions on a particular Operating System setup please check
the Appendix of the Raven/PinPoint User’s Manual (available online at
http://www.airlink.com/modems and select the Raven II support page), or go
to our website instructions at http://www.airlink.com/help and select the
Operating System you are installing on for step-by-step instructions online.
2.2.1 Adding the Modem in Windows
Your computer must have Windows ME (or some other version of Windows
for using Wireless ACE) and the computer must have an available serial
(COM) port to which you will attach your Raven II.
Important: Ensure the serial or COM port you will be using on your
computer is available. Below are the items you can check so that your
AirLink modem will work properly in Windows.
• Do you have any software running that uses a COM port? Confirm
that the Windows computer that you are using does not have any
software loaded that may interfere with the COM port you're going to
use. For example, HotSync - software used for communicating with the