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Dial-up FAQs


ITServices has gathered a listing of frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not found on the list, please fill out the Online Support Form or call us at 613 533 6666.


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  • Q. How do I set up a dial in connection on my PC?

    To setup a dial in connections, follow these instructions:


    1. If you do not already have Packman installed on your computer, please download from http://authoring.wp.queensu.ca/lenya/itswww/authoring/software/packman.html and double-click on the downloaded file to install Packman.
    2. After the installation, click Start then Packman Launch Pad. Double-click on Advanced Options icon then on the Connection Wizard icon.
    3. Follow the on-screen menu to configure your Queen's Dialup connection.
    4. If you are unsure of which dial-up connection to use, please contact the IT Support Center at 613-533-6666.
  • Q. How do I set up a dial in connection on my Mac?

    To setup a dial in connection on a MAC, follow these instructions:


    • You will need to download the Macintosh Software Manager.
    • Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to setup the dial-up connections.
    • If you are unsure of which dial-up connection to use, please contact the IT Support Center at 613-533-6666.
  • Q. How do I set up a Toll account?

    To open a toll account you require a valid NetID. Visit Campus Computer Sales & Service located in Dupuis Hall or the Stauffer Lower Level Drop-off Depot and add a minimum of $5.00 to your account. This will open your toll account.


    You can add money to your account with cash, university account number (by ISR), or buy time online with a credit card through the Campus Computer Sales and Service (minimum $10).


    The cost of a Toll account is $0.60/hr. Note: if you are dialing long distance, long distance charges will apply.


    You are charged for your online time at a prescribed rate per minute. You are only charged for the time you spend online; there is no minimum session charge.


    Remember that typing "logout" or closing your web browser is not enough to disconnect your dial-in session; you must choose the disconnect command in your dial-in software.


  • Q. Why is there a busy signal on the Toll line?

    The Toll line has a much higher user capacity relative to the free lines. A busy signal would be encountered very rarely and may indicate a server problem.


    If you experience a busy signal on the Toll line, please contact the IT Support Centre at 613-533-6666.

  • Q. How can I check the usage of my Toll account?

    To see a complete history of your Toll account usage send an e-mail to dialacct@post.queensu.ca with the word history as the subject. The text of the message can be anything, a blank line will do. The system will automatically send you a reply telling you when you have used your account and the duration of the call.

  • Q. How do I add more money to my Toll account?

    There are 3 methods of adding money to your Toll account:


    1. Online at http://authoring.wp.queensu.ca/lenya/itswww/authoring/ccss.html. You can add money to your account using a credit card. This may take a little while to process.
    2. In Person at the MicroRepair Counter in Stauffer Library basement.
    3. By Phone at 613-533-2054.
  • Q. I have a busy signal on the free lines all the time!

    Busy signal is common for the free lines because of their high traffic load. There is a limit to the number of users that can be connected to the free connection simultaneously. Once the limit is reached, users attempting to connect will receive a busy signal.


    1. Wait a while and try dialing again, perhaps during a low traffic period.
    2. Use the Toll connection at a charge.
  • Q. I have a network connection, but my computer keeps trying to dial in. How do I fix this?

    To change this, open up Internet Explorer and do the following:

    • Select Tools from the menu options at the top of the screen.
    • Go to Internet Options.
    • In Internet Options there are a series of tabs.
    • Go to the Connections tab.
    • Midway down the page look for the Never dial a connection option
    • If you have dial-up internet at home, and want to use the Queen's network at work without changing any of your settings:
      • Select Dial whenever network connection not present
      • Do not use this option if you use ResNet.

    Sometimes ResNet can be slow, and your computer will try to dial a dial-up connection.

  • Q. I use PeopleSoft and have to change my password every 45 days. How do I Change my Stored Passwords?

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