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Article #364Re: Dial up modem problem
From: Battleax
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 16:28
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 16:28
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"Matty" <matt@slippeddisk.fsnenegspamt.co.uk> wrote in message news:bh4se8$vdk$1@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk... > Hi All > > My friends PC is failing to connect to the internet through her dial up > modem. It dials but then all we hear is the repetitive beeps as for an > engaged tone (beep beep beep beep etc etc). > > I have tried a new dial up connection, tried to connect through the windows > connection set-up and through hyper terminal.. all with the same result. I > have uninstalled and reinstalled the modem, loading the drivers from the cd, > even tried a different slot, all with the same result. > > A phone works on the same wall port with no problem. I have swapped leads > from pc to wall port with same result. > > I am assuming its the modem unserviceable and will swap it later today, but > am looking for some advice. The fault appeared after a lightning storm > though no other faults have appeared. I do wonder if this is purely > coincidence!! > > For info the system is based on a Duron 1.1Ghz, running Windows XP Home. The > modem is a Creative Blaster V92 DI5732 (which I believe is the softmodem). > > Many thanks in advance > > Matty > Even a slight power surge in the phone line can render a modem useless. Phones are more robust and shrug it off but between me and friends I've seen three modems die this way, right after a lightning storm. B
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