Omni 56K II and Omni 56K Plus II User’s Guide

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers potential problems and the possible solutions.

 

Table 7-1 Troubleshooting

 

 

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

None of the LEDs turn on when

Make sure your modem is turned on and the included power adapter

I start the modem.

is connected to it as well as plugged into an appropriate and

 

functioning power outlet.

 

Check the RS-232 cable connections between the modem and your

 

computer (Omni 56K Plus only).

 

Check the USB cable connections between the modem and your

 

computer (Omni 56K Plus II only).

 

Carefully follow the instructions in this User’s Guide to install the

 

software driver.

 

Contact technical support if these steps fail to solve the problem.

 

 

I cannot access the modem via

Make sure the modem’s RS-232 port is connected to your

my computer.

computer’s serial port (Omni 56K Plus only).

 

Unplug the USB cable and plug it back in again (Omni 56K Plus II

 

only).

 

Restart your computer.

 

 

I cannot connect to the Internet.

Make sure the Line port is properly connected to the wall jack.

 

Restart the modem by using the ON/OFF switch on your modem.

 

Restart your computer.

 

Make sure that you have entered your ISP connection information

 

correctly. The password may be case sensitive, so make sure that

 

the Caps lock key is not turned on.

 

Make sure that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are configured

 

properly.

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