Table of Contents
Advertisement
204
Exploring Your Options
Using your computer at the office
7
To verify that the modem is set up properly, double-click
the COM port to which your modem is connected.
The Modem AMR Properties box appears.
8
In the device status area, the computer should indicate
whether the modem is working properly.
9
If the modem isn't working properly, click
Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.
10
Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and
Modem options box.
11
Close the Control Panel.
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line.
Setting up a dial-up connection
To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking
Wizard:
1
Click Start and point to All Programs.
2
Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and
click New Connection Wizard.
3
Click Next.
4
Select the type of connection you want to make.
❖
❖
❖
❖
5
Click Next and follow the directions on the screen.
The computer connects to the network.
Connect to the Internet
Connect to the Network at My Workplace
Set up a home or small office network
Set up an advanced connection
- Quick Links:
- Disk Drive Problems
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
