Modem issue

[Richie]

The modem dials the number then I get what sounds like a
busy signal when doing the dialup, it beeps continuously.
But will not complete a connection, I switched phone
numbers, checked the phone connector wire, checked to see
if the modem "device" is working in the device manager,
but get nothing, even updated the manufacturer drivers.

 

[Guest]

Try calling a number you know isn't busy - like your mobile. Go Start>All
Programmes>Accessories and Phone Dialer if you have it - Hyperterminal if you
don't. Set up a connection to call your mobile or another land line you know
is not in use and see if that works.

If it doesn't, go back to Control Panel>Phone & MODEM and look in the
Properties for a Diagnostic or Query MODEM option - test the MODEM and post
back with the results.

 

[Richie]

Great ideas thanks I'll give them a shot.

-----Original Message-----
Try calling a number you know isn't busy - like your mobile. Go Start>All
Programmes>Accessories and Phone Dialer if you have it - Hyperterminal if you
don't. Set up a connection to call your mobile or another land line you know
is not in use and see if that works.

If it doesn't, go back to Control Panel>Phone & MODEM and look in the
Properties for a Diagnostic or Query MODEM option - test the MODEM and post
back with the results.



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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Switched to a different modem yet? As suggested, run a query and see what
the response it. I have a feeling it's time for a new modem.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Drew Tognola]

might be silly but did you put a 1-xxx-xxx-xxx? When i used a dialup it took
me 3 hours to figure out that you now need to put the 1 in.
Drew

 

[Richie]

Tried both same result "No Dialtone", so what do you
think, windows issue or time to get a modem. I do have a
cable connection, but on the occasion where the cable
goes out I like that alternative to use the dialup

 

[Richie]

Yep, thanks Rick, I just posted that, they are cheap
enough.

 

[Alias]

Yep, thanks Rick, I just posted that, they are cheap
enough.

Don't get a cheap one. I have three cheap ones sitting on the other side of
the room. XP likes good modems. I am using an external USB Creative modem
and it works wonderfully.

Alias

 

[Plato]

Tried both same result "No Dialtone", so what do you
think, windows issue or time to get a modem. I do have a

NO dialtone is often a result of a fried modem due to a surge. Bet you
didn't have your moden line runing through a surge protector eh?