IBM 6274, 2283 manual Modem problems, Symptom, Action, User Guide

Modem problems

Symptom		Action
When you try to use the	1.	Make sure the telephone line is correctly connected to
modem, your computer		your computer. If you are using other communication
or modem is unable to		devices in conjunction with the modem, such as an
detect a dial tone.		asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) adapter or
		home networking adapter, refer to the documentation
		for those devices to ensure the cords are properly
		connected.
	2.	Make sure no one is using the telephone.
	3.	Make sure the telephone line is working.
	4.	Add the modem command
		x3
		to the initialization string for the communication
		program you are using. For help with changing the
		initialization string, refer to the documentation that
		comes with your communications program.

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