Jethro wrote:
> On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:16:40 -0500, Mike Walsh <spamscks@netrox.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I have seen this happen with bad modems, usually after a power surge.
>> The correct troubleshooting procedure would be to connect the phone line to machine 2 only and see if the symptoms change. Turn the modem speaker on and see if you can hear a dial tone before it dials.
>>
> Thanks for response.
> I did what you suggest - namely connected ONLY machine 2. Same
> result. I have a dial tone plus I can use the phone on voice. The
> modem seemingly won't dial up Netzero. I figure the modem is bad or
> not installed right. I do know that it used to work.

Sorry for coming in late, but you're sure that you have it cabled
correctly? If you manage to use the wrong jacks on your modem, your
phone will still work, but the modem won't.