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Connecting to the Internet |
Using a modem
If you’re using a modem, you connect the modem to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3.
If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it.
Determining the COM Port
To find out which port your modem is connected to:
1Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2
The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears.
3Click the Modems tab.
Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s COM ports.
4Make a note of the COM port number.
5Click OK to close the dialog box.
6Close the Control Panel.
Testing the modem
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting to the internet via a modem. Audio quality may be reduced and the modem connection may be slower or disrupted.
To test to see if your modem is functioning properly:
1Click Start, and then click Control Panel.