Automatic Internet Dialup
Most code snippets simply show you how to display a connect dialog. The problem with this is that it doesn't force a dial-up and won't alert you when a connection is established. This code solves those problems by using Internet Explorer's own 'automatic dial-up' settings (Control Panel >> Internet options >> Connections). It utilises two little-known API calls that can automatically connect / disconnect from the default connection. Note: If the 'Never Dial a Connection' option is selected, this code will not be able to connect. I came across this API awhile ago when my friend suggested a forced dialup and gave me this tip. It's actually pretty helpful.
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' !! Dial the Net Automatically !! ' This waits until the connection is made and THEN ' proceeds. --Bradley Liang Private Sub Command1_Click() 'To prompt the user to connect to the Net If InternetAutodial(INTERNET_AUTODIAL_FORCE_ONLINE, 0) Then MsgBox "You're Connected!", vbInformation End If 'To automatically start dialling If InternetAutodial(INTERNET_AUTODIAL_FORCE_UNATTENDED, 0) Then MsgBox "You're Connected!", vbInformation End If 'To disconnect an automatically dialled connection If InternetAutodialHangup(0) Then MsgBox "You're Disconnected!", vbInformation End If End Sub