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4 Make a note of the COM port number.
5 To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the modem
you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the
dialog box with information specific to that modem.
6 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem.
Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays
identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows
XP cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error
message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your
modem and Windows XP documentation.
7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific
modem.
8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.
9 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. For more information, see
“Connecting to a phone line” on page 78.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at
home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the
modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.