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Old 02-11-2009   #1 (permalink)
Grandad


 
 

Modems Connecting... - Nothing happens

I have checked in device manager and the modem is reported as working OK.
However, when trying to connect I get the message "Modems Connecting..." but
nothing happens until it times out and you get the opportunity to repair.
Windows then reports that there is nothing wrong. As I try to connect I get
no sound from the modem but the phone works.

Can anyone help please.

Kind Regards
Mick



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Old 03-19-2009   #2 (permalink)
The Sentinel


 
 

RE: Modems Connecting... - Nothing happens



"Grandad" wrote:
Quote:

> I have checked in device manager and the modem is reported as working OK.
> However, when trying to connect I get the message "Modems Connecting..." but
> nothing happens until it times out and you get the opportunity to repair.
> Windows then reports that there is nothing wrong. As I try to connect I get
> no sound from the modem but the phone works.
>
> Can anyone help please.
>
> Kind Regards
> Mick
>
In my case 'Operator-assisted calls or manual dialing' had somehow been
activated for the dial up connection.

To disable it,

1. Open 'Network Connections'
2. Select the dial-up connection, press the ALT key, click the Advanced
menu, and then click Operator-Assisted Dialing. (If operated-assisted dialing
is enabled, Operator-Assisted Dialing on the Advanced menu is selected.)

For me, this solved the problem - the modem then dialed out as expected.

Cheers.
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