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Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s
COM ports.
6 Make a note of the COM port number.
7 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.
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.
8 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that
specific modem.
9 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.
10 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 159.
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.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack
on your computer. For specific information about