Using EZ-Remote or Express Lane Long Distance
When you connect to Cornell's EZ-Remote dial-up service from out of town, you will be able to use Cornell services and Bear Access exactly as you do normally, but be aware that you are making a long distance phone call and your phone company will charge you for that call.
Note: The information below pertains to EZ-Remote (254-5600) and Express Lane (254-5656).
Do I have access to EZ-Remote?
- You must be subscribed to EZ-Remote to use it. If you are not currently an EZ-Remote subscriber, and you are a student you can dial-in through the limited-use Express Lane service. For EZ-Remote information and to subscribe, visit http://www.cit.cornell.edu/ezremote/ or for further information about Express Lane, visit http://www.cit.cornell.edu/expresslane/.
- If you are a student and have been subscribed to EZ-Remote over the course of the academic year, your EZ-Remote subscription continues automatically during winter and summer breaks at no extra charge.
What do I have to do to connect?
- If you already use EZ-Remote or Express Lane on the computer you'll be using while you're away. Select your operating system for more detailed instructions:
Windows 2000:
NOTE: These instructions assume that you have a working connection to one of the Cornell dial-up services, EZ-Remote or Express Lane. If you have not yet set up your EZ-Remote or Express Lane connection, start at http://www.cit.cornell.edu/ezremote/. The instructions below will not work until you have a working connection set up!
- From the Start menu, select Settings, then Network and Dial-up Connections, and then select Cornell (or the name you gave the connection you will use to dial in to Cornell).
- Proceed to step 1, below.
Windows XP:
NOTE: These instructions assume that you have a working connection to one of the Cornell dial-up services, EZ-Remote or Express Lane. If you have not yet set up your EZ-Remote or Express Lane connection, start at http://www.cit.cornell.edu/ezremote/. The instructions below will not work until you have a working connection set up!
- From the Start menu, select Connect To and then Cornell.
- Proceed to step 1, below.
1 In the Dial box where the EZ-Remote or Express Lane telephone number appears: To bill the call to the number you are calling from, enter one of the following depending on which service you are using:
EZ-Remote 16072545600 Express Lane 16072545656 If you need to dial a number to access an outside line, insert that before the telephone numbers, for example: 9,16072545600
Next, proceed to step 2, below.
To bill the call to a calling card, in the box on the next page, write down all the steps you would normally take when making a call with your card. For example, if you are calling from a hotel, you may normally take the following steps to make a call:
Dial 9 to access an outside line.
- Pause for a dialtone.
- Dial 1-866-244-7339 to access your calling card.
- Pause for voice prompt.
- Enter your calling card number and PIN.
- Pause to allow voice to complete.
- Enter the telephone number you want to call.
According to the example, the Dial box may look something like this, with xxxx representing your calling card number:
9,18662447339,xxxx,16072545600
2 Click Connect or Dial, or if you do not want to dial the number immediately, close the window and when prompted, click Save. 3 Connect to and disconnect from the network as usual.
Write Down the Steps for Your Calling Card
- If necessary, dial outside line.
- Pause for dialtone.
- Dial your calling card telephone, e.g. 1-866-244-7339 for AT&T Corporate Card.
- Pause for voice instructions.
- _________________________________
- _________________________________
- _________________________________
Fill in the Number box based on the steps you’ve noted above, using commas (,) to denote pauses (when you need a longer pause, use two or more commas).
Read the tips for minimizing your connection time and find out more about using EZ-Remote long distance.
Mac OS 9:
NOTE: These instructions assume that you have a working connection to one of the Cornell dial-up services, EZ-Remote or Express Lane. If you have not yet set up your EZ-Remote or Express Lane connection, start at http://www.cit.cornell.edu/ezremote/. The instructions below will not work until you have a working connection set up!
- Open the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then Remote Access.
- In the Remote Access panel, enter your NetID and password. Do not click the Save password option.
- Proceed to step 1, below.
Mac OS X:
NOTE: These instructions assume that you have a working connection to one of the Cornell dial-up services, EZ-Remote or Express Lane. If you have not yet set up your EZ-Remote or Express Lane connection, start at http://www.cit.cornell.edu/ezremote/. The instructions below will not work until you have a working connection set up!
- From the Finder, select Go and then Applications.
- Open the Internet Connect application.
- Proceed to step 1, below.
1 In the Number or Telephone number box where the EZ-Remote or Express Lane telephone number appears: To bill the call to the number you are calling from, in the Number box, enter one of the following depending on which service you are using: EZ-Remote 16072545600 Express Lane 16072545656
If you need to dial a number to access an outside line, insert that before the telephone numbers, for example: 9,16072545600
Next, proceed to step 2, below.
To bill the call to a calling card, in the box on the next page, write down all the steps you would normally take when making a call with your card. For example, if you are calling from a hotel, you may normally take the following steps to make a call:
Dial 9 to access an outside line.
- Pause for a dialtone.
- Dial 1-866-244-7339 to access your calling card.
- Pause for voice prompt.
- Enter your calling card number and PIN.
- Pause to allow voice to complete.
- Enter the telephone number you want to call.
According to the example, the Number box may look something like this, with xxxx representing your calling card number:
9,18662447339,xxxx,16072545600
2 Click Connect, or if you do not want to dial the number immediately, close the window and when prompted, click Save. 3 Connect to and disconnect from the network as usual.
Write Down the Steps for Your Calling Card
- If necessary, dial outside line.
- Pause for dialtone.
- Dial your calling card telephone, e.g. 1-866-244-7339 for AT&T Corporate Card.
- Pause for voice instructions.
- _________________________________
- _________________________________
- _________________________________
Fill in the Number box based on the steps you’ve noted above, using commas (,) to denote pauses (when you need a longer pause, use two or more commas).
Read the tips for minimizing your connection time and find out more about using EZ-Remote long distance.
Using Cornell Services and Bear Access via EZ-Remote or Express Lane
After connecting to the Cornell campus network, you can go ahead and use Cornell services and Bear Access just as you normally would. You will have access to all of the services you normally use. Your phone bill, however, can become quite expensive if you spend a great deal of time online. If you are concerned about having a high phone bill, please read our tips for minimizing connection time when using Eudora or browsing the web.
Many Cornell and Bear Access services require a live connection to the network and cannot be used off-line. In order to reduce dial-in costs, we suggest that you take advantage of off-peak hours when using the web, Network News, or other services. You might also want to find a local Internet service provider if you plan to spend a lot of time online (see Using a Local Internet Service Provider).
Last modified May 21, 2007
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