Toshiba C6602-1001M1 Connecting your computer to a network, Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Properties, 9Close the Control Panel, 4Make a note of the COM port number

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4Make a note of the COM port number.

5To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem.

6Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem.

Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation.

7Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem.8Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.9Close 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. For more information, see “Connecting to a phone line” on page 78.

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 using one of its communication ports.