First and foremost, my advice is that you should always have the most current These are most often available free of charge fromyour modem's manufacturer's web site. If you don't know the correct websitefor your modem manufacturer, check your documentation that came with yourmodem.CptSiskoX@Geocities.com========================Factory Settings/Default Modem StringIf you cannot get your modem to initialize, try using AT&F1 or ATZ as yourinitialization strings. AT&F1 usually will return a modem to factory settings.ATZ should reset your modem to default settings.========================No Dial Tone and Modem Speaker VolumeIf you cannot get a dial tone, be sure that your modem is properly plugged inand connected to your system as well as the telephone jack.If applicable, make sure that your modem's speaker is turned up enough so thatyou can hear dial tones, busy signals, and handshakes.(Handshakes are the noises the modem usually makes as it is connecting withanother modem). This will help you determine whether or not your modem is ableto obtain a dial tone and even dial out. If it is able to get a dial tone anddial out, but cannot connect, it may be a problem with the modem you aretrying to call. In Windows 95/98, you can change your modem speaker volume inthe Control Panel, Modems. Select your modem, and click on "Properties" toraise or lower your modem's speaker volume. If you still cannot connect to thenumber, try using a different local access number.CptSiskoX@Geocities.com========================Short CordTry not to use a long telephone cord, as longer cables tend to have somesignal degradation, which means slower connections and file transfers.========================How To Identify Your ModemLots of people have asked how they can tell who made their no-name modem.Sometimes it's not important to know the exact manufacturer. The most commoncommands between modems are often the same. If you are using Windows 3.x, youprobably don't ne...
