Displaying the Terminal Window

Before or after dialing, you can display a terminal window to type AT modem commands if a connection requires them. A terminal window can be used to log on for security purposes, to establish connections with servers that require a specific logon procedure, and for other reasons. The following procedure describes this process for Dial-Up Networking.

To display a terminal window before or after dialing

1. In Dial-Up Networking, right-click a connection icon, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button, and then click the Options tab.
3. Click the Bring Up Terminal Window Before Dialing option, or the Bring Up Terminal Window After Dialing option, and then click OK.