- Modem Installation.
- Checking Modem Setup.
Installing and setting up a Modem
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- Connect the Modem to the computer as per the Installation
manual given with the Modem. Normally the serial cable (given
with the Modem ) has to be connected between the Modem and
one of the COM parts of Computer. The telephone line has
to be connected on the jack marked as “Line" on
the Modem.
- After the hardware connections are completed switch the
Modem ON. Then proceed for software settings.
- Switch on the computer. While system is starting “New
Hardware Found” Window may be displayed. Proceed for
Modem installation as per Item No.6.
- Once the computer has started and Window 95/98 desktop
is displayed Click on "Start” “Settings”
"Control Panel”
- The “Control Panel” screen appears. Double click
on "Modem” icon. Click on “Add”
- “Install New Modem” screen appears. If you know
the modem type click on “Don’t detect my modem;
I will select it from a list” else, let the computer
detect on its own. Click “next”
- Select the modem and appropriate model. If you have the
modem listed in the list Click on “Next” button
else if you have the manufacturer’s disk click ion
“Have Disk”
- Select the appropriate serial; (Com) port and click “Next”
- Click on "Finish”
- The "Modem Properties” screen appears. Click
on "Dialing Properties” and enter your area code
and your dialing mode like pulse or tone. Click on “OK”
to come back to “Modem Properties” Screen.
- Click on “Properties” Button. You will get a
screen with your modem name properties with two tabs.
a) General b) Diagnostics
- The “general” tab shows the Modem Installed.
- Click on “properties" and select the maximum
speed and speaker volume.
- Select the “connection” tab and deselect the
option “wait for dial tone before dialing"
- To check modem installation click on "diagnostics”
tab, select the COM port where modem is installed and click
“more info” button to check if the modem has been
property installed.
- This completes the installation of the modem.
Note : If your modem is not listed, go to step 6 and let the
windows detect your modem or in the step 7 choose standard modem.
For Windows '95, '98 & NT 4.0
You must have your modem installed using
the correct modem drivers in order to establish your connection.
To check your setup please follow this procedure:
Ensure
your modem is connected to your telephone line
If the modem is an external modem , ensure it is correctly
connected to the PC, and the power is switched on
In Windows, click on the 'Start' buton on your Taskbar
Choose 'Settings', then 'Control Panel'
Double click on 'Modems'
If you do not have a modem currently installed
the Modem Setup Wizard will start to guide you through
the installation procedure. Refer to your Windows and
modem documentation for more information.
The
'Modems Properties' screen wil be displayed
If
the description of the modem(s) listed does not match yours,
contact the modem supplier or manufacturer to obtain the
correct drivers.
Select the 'Diagnostics' tab at the top of the window
Highlight
the COM port listed next to your modem
Click on 'More Info...'
If your modem is correctly installed you will be presented
with a list of Commands and Responses from the modem
N.B.
These Commands and Responses vary between makes and models
of modems. It is not unusual for the modem to respond wih
some errors in the list.
If an error message is displayed such as "port
already open" or "cannot communicate with
modem" then it is probably caused by another program
that is using the modem. Close any such programs (e.g. fax
or telecommunications software) and try again.
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