Solving Problems 39
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems HINT: Connect the
modem to an analog
telephone jack only. The
modem does not operate
while it is connected to a
digital telephone network.
CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION —Verify that the telephone
line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or
a connector-shaped icon next to it.) Ensure that you hear a click when you insert
the telephone line connector into the modem.
CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK —Disconnect the telephone line from the
modem and connect it to a telephone. Listen for a dial tone.
CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —
If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering
machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use
the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack.
USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE —If you are using a line that is 3m
(10ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.
RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS —Click the Start button, point
to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. Follow the instructions on the
screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available
on all computers.)
VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS®
1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3Click Phone and Modem Options.
4Click the Modems tab.
5Click the COM port for your modem.
6Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to
verify that the modem is communicating with Windows.
If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.