This procedure addresses a number of symptoms that you might experience with your modem:
Verify the physical cable connections between your computer and your modem.
Refer to the LED descriptions and then check the LEDs on the modem to make sure you are receiving power and that are no errors.
Do one of the following:
Windows XP users: Click Windows Start > Control Panel.
Windows 2000 users: Click Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon.
Click the Modems tab. Make sure that the correct modem is highlighted.
Click the Properties button.
Click the Diagnostics tab.
Click the Query Modem button. You should see a series of commands and responses from the modem. This means your computer can communicate with the modem.
If your modem is not listed and/or you do not see a series of commands and responses:
Check that all connectors are properly attached to your modem and your computer.
Check that the PWR LED is illuminated.
Restart your computer.
Perform the installation procedure again.
Check your modem again using the Control Panel as described above.
If you still have trouble using the modem, follow the procedure below that best describes your symptom:
My PWR LED does not illuminate.
My modem or my computer is performing erratically after the modem is connected.
My software isn't recognizing my modem.
My modem won't dial out or doesn't answer incoming calls.
My modem sounds like it's trying to connect to another modem but fails.
My modem isn't achieving the promised faster connections.
I'm not being notified of incoming calls while online.
I cannot switch from the Internet to an incoming call.
I cannot switch back to the Internet after taking an incoming call.
The software keeps displaying "Unable to put Internet on hold!".
ICN does not show the caller ID information.
ICN disturbs my Internet connection.