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Modems
Use Table 2-19 to troubleshoot modem problems.
Table 2-19: Modem Problems
Problem Possible
Cause Possible
Solution
There is no dial tone.
Cable is not plugged in or is
not plugged in correctly.
1. Be sure that the cables are plugged
in as specified in the modem
documentation.
2. Connect a working telephone
directly to the wall jack, and then
test line for dial tone.
3. If no dial tone is detected, the
phone line is not working. Contact
the local telephone company and
arrange to correct the problem.
Modem and computer or
modem and telephone line are
not connected correctly.
1. Be sure that all connections are as
specified in the modem
documentation.
2. Connect a working telephone
directly to the wall jack, and then
test line for dial tone.
3. If no dial tone is detected, the
phone line is not working. Contact
the local telephone company and
arrange to correct the problem.
Telephone line is in use at
another extension.
Be sure that the line is not in use at
another extension.
The number you are calling is
not a modem line.
Be sure that the telephone number is
correct.
Modem does not
connect to another
modem.
The number you are calling is
a modem line, but the modem
on the other end is not set up
correctly.
The other modem must be set up
correctly before you can complete the
connection.
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