Toshiba 5105 Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Connecting your computer to a network

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7To verify that the modem is set up properly:
❖ Click the port to which your modem is connected.
❖Click Properties.
❖Click the Diagnostics tab.
❖Click Query Modem.
The Modem AMR Properties box appears.
8Click the General tab.
The computer should indicate whether the modem is
working properly.
9If the modem isn’t working properly, click
Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.
10 Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and
Modem Options box.
11 Close the Control Panel.
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting the
modem” on page 104.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home,
disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call
Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality.