Roadpost Iridium Phone Guide

MODEM AND DIAL-UP

Installation/Configuration

(Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP)

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1 Overview....................................................................................................................................3

2 Modem Driver Installation and Configuration ............................................................................3

2.1 I

MPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

2.2 W

INDOWS

2.2.1 Install the Modem Driver ...........................................................................................4

2.2.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking................................................................................... 4

2.3 W

INDOWS ME SETUP

2.3.1 Install the Modem Driver ...........................................................................................5

2.3.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking................................................................................... 5

2.4 W

INDOWS

2.4.1 Install the Modem Driver ...........................................................................................6

2.4.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking................................................................................... 6

2.5 W

INDOWS

2.5.1 Install the Modem Driver ...........................................................................................7

2.5.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking................................................................................... 7

2.6 W

INDOWS XP SETUP

2.6.1 Install the Modem Driver ...........................................................................................8

2.6.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking................................................................................... 8

3 Dialing a Call............................................................................................................................ 10

95/98 S

NT4.0 S

2000 S

ETUP

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ETUP

ETUP

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1 Overview

Iridium’s Direct Internet 2.0 Data Service allows customers to connect directly to the Internet via the
Iridium gateway. While users are not required to load any special software onto their computer to
connect, they will find additional compression and speed benefits from installing the Direct Internet 2.0
accelerator. The service utilizes standard dial-up networking and has been shown to work with a variety
of operating systems, though only machines running Windows are supported.

This documentation covers the installation of the Iridium phone as a modem and instructions on how to
manually create a dial-up connection.

2 Modem Driver Installation and Configuration

Prior to using your Iridium phone as a modem for Direct Internet 2.0, you must do the following:

• Install the “Iridium PPP Data Modem” modem driver on your computer

• Set up and configure a dial-up networking connection

2.1 Important Considerations

• In the dial-up networking connection, TCP/IP should be the only enabled network protocol.

• You must have an available serial port on your computer (e.g., COM1).

• You must have Administrator privileges if using Windows NT, 2000 or XP Professional.

• The Iridium.inf is automatically copied into the Windows\INF folder during setup. Users that have not

run setup yet may extract the file from the downloaded executable or CD and copy it manually to the
Windows\INF folder.

• If the “Iridium PPP Data Modem” driver is not available, the “Standard 19200 bps” modem driver can
be used but must be configured with the following “extra initialization string”, which sets the correct
bearer service for the connection: AT+CBST=71,0,1

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2.2 Windows 95/98 Setup

2.2.1 Install the Modem Driver

1. Close all applications.

2. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.

3. Double-click on Modems.

4. If a Modem Properties window appears, Click Add...

5. If you are using a laptop, you may be presented with a screen asking “What type of modem do you
want to install?” Select the Other button and click Next >.

6. Choose the checkbox marked “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” and then click Next.

7. From the Manufacturer list, highlight Iridium

8. Click Iridium PPP Data Modem to highlight it, and then click Next>.

9. Click on an available COM Port (e.g., COM1). This is the port to which you will connect your Iridium
phone. Click Next >.

10. Click Finish.

2.2.2 Configure Dial-Up Networking

1. In Windows 95: Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Dial-Up Networking
In Windows 98: Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Dial-Up Networking

2. Double-click Make New Connection.

3. Enter a connection name (e.g., “Iridium Direct Internet 2.0”).

4. In the “Select a device” pull-down menu, select the “Iridium PPP Data Modem”, and then click Next>.

5. Leave the Area Code box blank, and enter 008816000025 in the Telephone number box, and then
click Next >.

6. Click Finish.

7. Right-click on your new dial-up connection and select Properties.

8. Uncheck the “Use area code and Dialing Properties” box.

9. Select the “Server Types” tab.

10. Uncheck “Log on to network”, “NetBEUI” and “IPX/SPX Compatible”.

11. Make sure the “TCP/IP” box is checked.

12. Click OK.

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