mistaj
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Constant "No DIal Tone" for HSP56 Micromodem
I have just installed Windows XP onto a computer which includes a modem that I know is compatable as it has previously worked on other XP machines.
Windows found and installed the modem fine using its own drivers.
However when I tried to set up my internet account it wont dial out, I constantly get the "No Dial Tone" message and hear the modem clicking.
I have tried it on 2 different lines that work fine with other modems. Tried selected the option to dial regardless of the dial tone, but I can never get anywhere.
I even installed another Modem and had the same problems.
Does anyone have any idea what could cause this?
Could it be some option used by the ISP?
I am really stuck on this
Windows found and installed the modem fine using its own drivers.
However when I tried to set up my internet account it wont dial out, I constantly get the "No Dial Tone" message and hear the modem clicking.
I have tried it on 2 different lines that work fine with other modems. Tried selected the option to dial regardless of the dial tone, but I can never get anywhere.
I even installed another Modem and had the same problems.
Does anyone have any idea what could cause this?
Could it be some option used by the ISP?
I am really stuck on this
after this is done and if it still doesnt work, go to control panel/phone and modem options make sure your set up to dial from your current location and then go to properties of the modem /diagnostics and query the modem, just to see if its responding to the computer ok, if you got the old drivers out ok then it shouldnt say 'port already open' should give you some data on the communication between the modem and your computer
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Ok it cant be the old drivers because I fully formatted the hard drive before installation.
I have queried the modem and it responds ok every time.
Im really stuck...
I have queried the modem and it responds ok every time.
Im really stuck...
Does the device manager report any issues with the modem and also have you checked the phone for any outstanding calls, here in the UK we have a service which records phone messages and changes the dial tone from a normal dial tone to a intermitant tone to let you know of any pending messages which modems don't normally like.
Check the phone line is clear of anything like the above and sometimes if the onboard ac97 modem is enabled in the BIOS, this causes issues to,
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Start with the line - that's the easiest thing to check. Unplug it from the modem and plug it in to a phone. Do you get a dial tone on the phone?
Just for curiosity's sake, have you used System Restore (or reinstalled XP)on this machine after installing XP Service Pack 1? If you have, try this...http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329441. It should solve your problem.
Crud! That link I posted above may not work. If you have to do a search manually, it's Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 329441.
Well either get yourself a new modme to try in the macie or try it in another machine. Your modem is exhibiting classic sounds of being toast. You see this ALOT with lightning hits to the phone line. The modem is burned BUT the logic part of it is ok, diagnostics always checks out but you never see a dial tone. I have to say the modme is toastif you tried all previous posts. And just for laughs make sure your plugged into line in the back.
Kris
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Yes I am getting a dial tone.. There is no problem with the line as it has been tried with two different lines that work with other modems.
Two modems have been tried and one definatelyt works?
Two modems have been tried and one definatelyt works?
Sounds too easy but maybe your phone line is plugged in to the telephone jack on the modem. I've had modems that would work with line plugged into either jack but some need the line plugged into the proper jack.
mistai,,,
1. Have you tried unticking the "wait for dial tone check box" in your modems properties. Some countries require this option to be checked, as the phone network works this way,,,others bypass the dial tone.
2. Are you dialing from home or from an office? Some offices require you dial a specific number to allow access to the external phone network and of course your dial tone.
3. Have seen cases as apiarist mentioned: folks were plugging the phone line cable into the wrong slot on the modem. Plug the telephone cable to the line jack in the modem. They should be labeled with "phone" or "line".
4. Are you using Dialing rules? If so, make sure the configuration is correct,,,mainly the type of dialing "tones" or "pulses".
Good Luck
BDog
1. Have you tried unticking the "wait for dial tone check box" in your modems properties. Some countries require this option to be checked, as the phone network works this way,,,others bypass the dial tone.
2. Are you dialing from home or from an office? Some offices require you dial a specific number to allow access to the external phone network and of course your dial tone.
3. Have seen cases as apiarist mentioned: folks were plugging the phone line cable into the wrong slot on the modem. Plug the telephone cable to the line jack in the modem. They should be labeled with "phone" or "line".
4. Are you using Dialing rules? If so, make sure the configuration is correct,,,mainly the type of dialing "tones" or "pulses".
Good Luck
BDog
I agree with baddog, some good suggestions! The other thing i just want to add is that when the modem is struck by lightning or power "spikes" it also says no dial tone. Maybe just try if the modem works in another machine and maybe other OS. If this still does not work i think you have to get yourself a new modem, and maybe think of getting a surge / lightning protector as well.
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could be a dodgy cable also, but not likely