4.6 Verifying Your Connection
Start a communication program and place the computer into terminal mode.
Refer to your computer manual to find out the appropriate command to do so.
Then use the following procedure to verify your installation:
1.
Type
AT[Enter ]
If your system is operating properly, your fax/modem sends an OK response
to your screen and waits for your next command.
2.
Use your communication software to prepare your
computer to dial a call. Then type
ATDx
phone number
[Enter ]
where
x
is equal to
T
for touch-tone or
P
for pulse
dialing. The
phone number
is your telephone number.
For example, if your fax/modem is connected to the telephone
line 555-2121 and touch-tone dialing is supported in your area,
type
ATDT 5552121[Enter ].
3.
You should hear the busy signal and receive a
BUSY
response because the fax/modem is calling itself.
