Windows XP Modem Verification

Before defining an Internet Connection via a modem, I suggest to check that the modem has
be properly identified and is working.

	In the Control-Panel, select the System icon: (or right-click "My Computer" on the desktop and select Properties) Select the tab: "Hardware" and then use the button "Device Manager"
	In the Device-Manager, expand the section for Modems: right-click on your modem and select to display the "Properties"
	Tab : General Make sure, that the "Device status" is: "This device is working properly". if not, use the button "TroubleShooting"
	tab: Modem Here you can define the "noise" level, which you modem makes during the connection process. Leave the Maximum Port Speed on its value. Usually, leave the check-mark on "Dial-Control" : "Wait for Dial tone". (this is usually only required when you are traveling with a notebook to a different country, where your modem does not understand the different dial-tone and where the modem will therefore not start dialing, then you can instruct the modem NOT to wait. In such cases you need to do the check yourself by listing to the dial-tone)
	tab : Diagnostics click on the button "Query Modem" your system will then talk to the modem and display the command-set. You can ignore the display of these commands, as long it does display them.
	Tab: Driver In case that Windows has problems using the modem, you can download from the manufacturer of the modem a new driver, which you can use then to "Update"