UDDialup

What is UDDialup?

UDDialup is a helpful utility for people who run the United Devices Agent on computers that connect to the Internet over a modem. It monitors the activity of the Agent, determines when a new work unit is needed, and connects to the Internet at the appropriate time to enable the Agent to download it. It operates autonomously, allowing work units to be downloaded at odd hours, and typically keeps the computer connected to the Internet only for a few minutes, thus minimizing your phone bill.

Download

UDDialup ver 0.90 [30068 bytes]

Note: Some people have reported that when they try to download the software they are asked for a username and a password. It is unclear why this occurs, since most people can download without problems. Nevertheless, if this happens to you, please email me at the address below -- I will send you the software. -CB

New in Version 0.90

• Configurable activation period -- you can select the hours during which the application would be allowed to connect to the Internet
• Human-readable error messages are displayed rather than dialup error codes
• More robust algorithm for determining when the UDAgent needs a new work unit

Installation and Configuration

The installation of the program is simple:
1. Extract uddialup.exe from the provided zip file into a directory of your choice.
2. Run the program and double click on its icon in the taskbar to open its configuration dialog.
• Select the location of the UD Agent.
• Select the dialup entry to be used and enter the authentication information.
• Click on Apply to enable the changes.
3. Right-click on the taskbar icon and select Test Dialing to test your configuration.

Congratulations, your dialing application is configured.

Tips

• You can add the program to the Startup folder (in the Start menu) so that it starts automatically when you log in.
• If your Internet provider is often busy, increase the number of "Maximum retries after unsuccessful dialup" and decrease "Minimum period between consequtive dialups" to increase the chance of a quick connection.
• You can set an active period with a start time later than the end time. That would activate the application in the hours after the start time, and those before the end time. For example, if you set the start time to 17:00 and the end time to 9:00, the application will connect to the Internet only outside business hours.

Feedback

For comments, suggestions, and bug-reports email chronosbear@yahoo.com.

Enjoy!