Make a dial-up connection using an infrared-enabled cellular phone
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To make a dial-up connection using an infrared-enabled cellular phone
Make sure that infrared is activated on the cellular phone. To check compatibility, see your cellular phone manufacturer's documentation.
Establish an infrared link between the cellular phone and the computer by aligning them so that the infrared transceivers are within 1 meter (approximately 40 inches) of each other, and the transceivers are pointing at each other. For more information, see Related Topics.
If you are establishing an infrared link between the cellular phone and the computer for the first time, the Found New Hardware balloon appears when the cellular phone is detected. Do any of the following before proceeding to step 4:
If the device driver for the cellular phone already exists on your computer, the driver is installed automatically, and you are notified that the cellular phone is ready to use.
If the device driver for the cellular phone does not already exist on your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Do one of the following:
If you have a setup or installation disk for the driver files, select Install from a list or specific location (advanced), and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
If you do not have a setup or installation disk, select Install software automatically (recommended), and then follow the instructions in the wizard. To complete this task, you need administrative credentials. For more information, see Notes.
Important
- If you are installing an unsigned device driver for the cellular phone, a message appears to notify you that the driver is not signed. For enhanced security, performance, and stability, it is recommended that you use only signed device drivers. For more information, see Related Topics.
Open Network Connections.
Double-click New Connection Wizard, and then click Next.
In Network Connection Type, do one of the following:
To connect to the Internet, click Connect to the Internet.
To connect to a business network, click Connect to the network at my workplace.
Click Next, and then do one of the following:
If you are connecting to the Internet, in Internet Connection, click Connect using a dial-up modem, click Next, and then follow the instructions in the remaining wizard pages.
If you are connecting to a business network, in Network Connection, click Dial-up connection, click Next, and then follow the instructions in the remaining wizard pages.
To complete the connection, in the Connect connection type dialog box, type your user name and password, and then click Dial.
Important
- To enhance security, align infrared devices so that the infrared transceivers are between 0.1 meter (approximately 4 inches) and 0.5 meter (approximately 20 inches) apart whenever you establish an infrared link between two devices. Although there can be up to 1 meter (approximately 40 inches) between infrared transceivers without a loss in data transfer capability, if you place the transceivers closer to each other, you minimize the risk of interference from an attacker. To further enhance security, ensure that all infrared devices and data sources are trustworthy, and, if you are transferring infrared data with another person, conduct the transfer in a private location whenever possible. For more information about infrared security considerations, see Related Topics.
Notes
To install new driver files on a computer, you must have be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.
In the Windows Server 2003 family, only Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, supports infrared networking.
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.
See Also
Concepts
Establish an infrared link
Security information for infrared communication
Infrared implementation
Signed Drivers