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The iPass Dial Wizard for Windows 95,98
The iPass Dial Wizard contains an international phone book with every iPass access point
and login information. It has a point-and click interface and acts as an
"assistant" that creates new Windows 95 dial-up connection scripts for you. It
does this based on the specific cities for which you want to have a dial-up iPass
connection.
Requirements
The iPass Dial Wizard is for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Mac OS 9 users use the Dial Wizard 1.8 Macintosh OS X users use the
Dial Wizard 2.30
Users must have Dial-Up Networking
installed in the My Computer folder.
Downloads
Download Now! (IBM Win95,98,Me,2000,XP)
Download Now (MacIntosh OS 9 or Lower)
Download Now (MacIntosh OS X)
Download Now (Version for PDA Devices)
How to Install the iPass Dial Wizard
Brief Instructions
Download the iPass Dial Wizard software. Run the program, following the instructions given by the software, and the iPass Dial Wizard will automatically appear on your desktop.
Detailed Instructions
- Click on the web site link to download the iPass Dial Wizard. Select
the default directory and file name or rename it and click Save.
- Click on Start - Programs - Windows Explorer. Under Windows Explorer,
locate your directory and the file and "run" the file by double clicking
on the file name. To continue the installation process click Yes.
- Read the terms of the software license agreement and click Yes to accept
the terms of the agreement.
- Review the Release Notes screen – take note of any release notes that might pertain
to you and click Next.
- Determine where you want the iPass Dial Wizard to install or select the default and click
Next.
- Select a Program Folder for the program (we recommend the default), click Next.
- Click "Yes to launch program file" to immediately create your
first dial-up connection. Follow the instructions for setting up a new connection. If you
do not wish to set up a dial-up connection at this time, click Finish.
- Returning to your desktop, you will see a new icon on your screen called: iPass --
Shortcut to iPass Dial Wizard.
How to Use the iPass Dial Wizard
To be sure to have all of the current points of presence, be sure to run the
IPASS Update Phonebook utility before leaving on your trip. This is found under
the options menu of the IPASS Dial wizard.
Brief Instructions
Click on the iPass Dial Wizard icon on your desktop. Follow the simple instructions to set
up a dial-up connection for as many locations as you wish. Each new setup takes about 10
seconds.
Detailed Instructions
- Locate the iPass Dial Wizard icon on your desktop and double click on it.
- Highlight the country selection you are dialing to and click Next.
- Highlight the region/state selection you are dialing to and click Next.
- Highlight the city selection you are dialing to and click Next.
- Enter in your user name, domain name, country and area code from which you are
dialing and click Next. An example of a user name and domain is
theresa@example.net where the user name is Teresa and the domain is Example.Net. (The
domain name is typically the name of your ISP or company and is usually the part of your
e-mail address after the @ sign.)
- Enter the connection name to be used in the Dial-Up Networking folder you are
creating. Select a modem to be used for this connection or keep the default if you
have only one modem. Click Next.
- Review the information you entered or selected. If there are mistakes, click Back
to correct them. If all the information is correct, click Finish.
Locate this new connection file within your Dial-Up Networking folder. You can access
it from your Dial-Up Networking folder or you can drag this to your desktop. (If you drag
it to your desktop, click Yes when asked if you want to create a shortcut to
your desktop).
Reinstalling the iPass Dial Wizard
If the iPass Dial Wizard is installed on your computer and you wish to reinstall a newer
version, it is recommended you first delete the old files and icons before performing the
new installation.
How to Remove the iPass Dial Wizard from Your Computer
Instructions
- Click Start - Settings - Control Panel. Double Click on Add/Remove
Programs in the Control Panel folder.
- From the Add/Remove dialog, scroll down to iPass Dial Wizard and double
click on the selection.
- A confirmation will appear, select Yes to confirm the removal. Click
Okay on the progress dialog when it completes.
Before You Roam
Please find below five points that you should check before you travel.
- Update the Phonebook entries
You will find the auto phonebook update utility under the options menu
in the IPASS dial wizard. This will insert all of the current and remove all
of the outdated entries in the IPASS Phonebook.
NOTE: you must be online to perform the update)
- Test the Dial Wizard before roaming
Follow the instructions for installing the iPass Dial Wizard and test its operability
before you begin traveling. We also recommended you set up alternative access numbers
before you begin roaming (this is a precautionary measure as some access points can
occasionally be unavailable).
- Different modems functioning worldwide
Many countries have different telecommunications laws and practices. Check with your modem
supplier to ensure your modem will be compatible with the phone systems in the country
where you are traveling. Many of the older modems are not compatible from country to
country. Make sure you have all compatible electrical power adapters needed for the
country where you are roaming. For some comprehensive information about international
phone systems, please see: http://www.teleadapt.com/ .
- Updating your Dial Wizard
Before you begin roaming, consult with your home Internet service provider to make sure
you have the most recent release of the iPass Dial Wizard. This will ensure you have the
current access numbers before you roam. iPass adds new phone numbers regularly.
- When sending mail out through an IPASS Connection
When You will need to allow yourself to connect to our outgoing mail server
to be able to send out e-mail while you are connected via IPASS. Go to our
webpage and click on the usertools section, there you should see
"Gain access to send mail remotely through IGS" You will
then have access to send mail out for the specified time through your
current IPASS session.
 This service is brought to you through our partnership with iPass
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