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To access this service the following requirements must be met:
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A Current Dialup Account With Wayland Communications.
Windows 98 (Or other OS that supports MPP).
Two Available Telephone Lines.
Computer with 2 Modems Installed.
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The two modems do not have to be of the same type, or even the same
speed rating. They may be internal or external, Serial, USB, PCI or
ISA. In other words any modem that you may have should work just fine
for this. You should test the modems individually to check for proper
operation before attempting to make an MPP connection. You will
need to connect the two modems to two different phone lines.
How To Create a Connection for MPP
Once you have established the proper operation of the two modems you
will then need to create a new dialup connection. The connection that
you create MUST use the 792-4030 number, as this is currently the only
dialup bank that supports MPP connections. Once you have created the
dialup you will need to adjust the properties as described in the
setup
sheet that you were given when your account was established. Please note,
the use of the terminal window is NOT required for dialup connections
placed to the server using the 792-4030 number. You will then need to
select the tab at the top labeled "MULTILINK"
You will now need to select "Use additional devices"
then select the ADD button. You will then
need to select the device (modem) that will be used to make the second
connection. You will also need to verify that the Phone Number that is
in the lower box is 792-4030. Then press OK.
You should now see the new Additional Device listed in the large white
box. You may now click the "OK" button at the bottom
of the window.
You may now use your new MPP connection to Wayland Communications. When
connecting, the first modem will begin dialing and connect as normal. Once
this connection has been established, the second modem will begin to dial.
If everything has been set correctly you will be able to check the status
of your dialup connection after the second modem has succesfully connected
and see that there are 2 devices connected. The speed displayed will be the
combined speeds of the connection speed of the two modems.
Should you need to disconnect the second line, you may simply go to the
dialup status and press the "Details" button and then you
will see the button to disable the secondary line without disconnecting
the primary. You may then use the same button to reconnect the second line.
Currently this is being offered at no additional charge to current
Waycom customers. We do anticipate some rate restructuring during the
next year (cheaper rates) and will decide at that time if we can continue
to offer MPP services at no additional cost. The other factor of course
is the fact that this also requires multiple connections on our end too.
I will be monitoring the line loads to be sure that the MPP connections
do not cause problems.
If you have any questions please e-mail dan@waycom.com
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