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Issue 9.1 June 2006 65
To set up a dial-up connection
1. Connect one end of the modem’s USB cable to an available USB port on the S8300 Media
Server’s faceplate. Either USB1 or USB2 can be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the external modem.
3. Connect the modem to an external analog line.
Note:
Note: The modem that is shipped with the S8300 obtains its power from the USB
interface. There is no power connection.
4. Verify operation as instructed by the modem’s documentation.
5. To enable the modem, access the S8300 Media Server’s Maintenance Web Pages (see
Logging in to the S8300 Web Interface from your Laptop
on page 72), and click Enable/
Disable Modem on the main menu
The system displays the Enable/Disable Modem window.
6. Click the radio button for one of the following:
- Enable modem for one incoming call — use this option if you want to provide one-time
access to the Media Server over the modem.
- Enable modem for unlimited incoming calls — use this option if you want to provide
regular dial-up access to the Media Server for Services personnel or some other reason.
The modem is now ready to receive calls.
Setting up Windows for modem connection to the
media server (Windows 2000 or XP)
Note:
Note: The remote dial-up PC must be configured for PPP access.
To set up windows for modem connection to the media server (Windows 2000 or
XP):
1. Right-click My Network Places and click Properties.
2. Click Make New Connection and follow the Network Connection Wizard:
3. Select Dial-up to private network on the Network Connection Type screen.
4. In the Phone number field, enter the appropriate telephone number inserting special digits
such as 9 and 1 or *70, if necessary.
5. On the Connection Availability screen, click For all users or Only for myself, as
appropriate.