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'''This article describes how to set up Mozilla Suite or Firefox to dial automatically on Windows'''
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In Windows 98, open the Control Panel ("Start -> Settings -> Control Panel"). Double-click "Internet Options". Select the "Connections" tab. Set the dial option to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present". Also, select one of the dialup connections and press the "Set Default" button.
To get Firefox or the Mozilla Suite to establish a dial-up connection automatically on Windows:
* From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel (it may be listed under Settings).  
* Double-click "Internet Options".
* Select the "Connections" tab.
* Set the dial option to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present".
* Select one of the dialup connections and press the "Set Default" button.


In Windows 2000/XP open the Control Panel ("Start -> Settings -> Control Panel"). Double-click "Administrative Tools". Double-click "Services". Look for the following services:
==Additional steps for Windows 2000/XP==
* Open the Control Panel
* Double-click "Administrative Tools".
* Double-click "Services". If you are using the "Category" view in the Windows XP Control Panel, instead click "Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative Tools", and then double-click "Services".
* Right-click each of these services and choose "Properties". On the "General" tab look for the box "Start Up Type" then choose "Automatic".
** Remote Access Connection Manager
** Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
** Telephony


* Remote Access Connection Manager
==Auto-disconnect==
* Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Mozilla Suite/Firefox cannot auto-disconnect but, on Windows, you can use '''rasdial''' from a command line to dial and hang up [http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ras_rasdial_overview.mspx].  This program is part of the operating system.  [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=307886 This MozillaZine forum topic] describes how to use rasdial (or a third-party replacement) in a batch file to hang up after Firefox is closed.
* Telephony


After you find each service right-click it and from the menu chose "Properties". On the "General" tab look for the box "Start Up Type" then choose "Automatic".
==See also==
*[[Network.autodial-helper.enabled]]
*[[Browser attempts to connect when already connected]]


Set all those services to automatic.
==External links==
* [http://www.mozilla.org/start/1.5/faq/browser.html#auto-dial Official Mozilla Suite 1.5 FAQ - How do I set up Mozilla to dial (connect) automatically? (Windows)]
* [http://www.mozilla.org/quality/networking/docs/autodial.html Mozilla Autodial Helper Feature for Windows NT]


'''Note''': Mozilla Suite/Firefox cannot auto-disconnect. However you can download HangUp or D-Con and use one of those small utilities to hang up (Windows). [http://www1.physik.tu-muenchen.de/~mbuschbe/tools/hangup/ HangUp] [http://members.fortunecity.com/jimbits/dcon.html D-Con] (links don't work :P)
[[Category:Startup - Firefox]]
 
[[Category:Connecting to the Internet]]
==See also==
[http://www.mozilla.org/start/1.5/faq/ Official Mozilla Suite 1.5 FAQ]
In Windows XP click "ALL PROGRAMS", click "ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS", then in the list shown click "SERVICES". In "SERVICES" screen go down the list to both "REMOTE ACESS,etc." services previously mentioned, as well as the "TELEPHONY" service. At each of the 3 services right-click it then click "PROPERTIES". Find "Startup type", scroll to "Automatic", click "APPLY" then proceed to the next service till you change all 3 to "Automatic".

Latest revision as of 19:55, 16 April 2007


To get Firefox or the Mozilla Suite to establish a dial-up connection automatically on Windows:

  • From the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel (it may be listed under Settings).
  • Double-click "Internet Options".
  • Select the "Connections" tab.
  • Set the dial option to "Dial whenever a network connection is not present".
  • Select one of the dialup connections and press the "Set Default" button.

Additional steps for Windows 2000/XP

  • Open the Control Panel
  • Double-click "Administrative Tools".
  • Double-click "Services". If you are using the "Category" view in the Windows XP Control Panel, instead click "Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative Tools", and then double-click "Services".
  • Right-click each of these services and choose "Properties". On the "General" tab look for the box "Start Up Type" then choose "Automatic".
    • Remote Access Connection Manager
    • Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
    • Telephony

Auto-disconnect

Mozilla Suite/Firefox cannot auto-disconnect but, on Windows, you can use rasdial from a command line to dial and hang up [1]. This program is part of the operating system. This MozillaZine forum topic describes how to use rasdial (or a third-party replacement) in a batch file to hang up after Firefox is closed.

See also

External links