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male end of the cable. If not all 25 pins are present, it does not necessarily mean
it will not work, but it does mean that the cable has either been modified, or was
not standard to begin with. In this case, trying a new modem cable might solve
your problems.
9 Check the Program Configuration Settings. In the Program Configuration function,
there are a number of settings that apply to your modem setup. First, make sure that
you have selected the correct COM port. If you are not sure which COM port you
are using, then try toggling the value. Second, check to see if you are using the right
dialling method; if you have pulse dialling, then selecting DTMF (touch tone) dialling
will not work. Third, although this won’t affect the operation of the modem, make
sure that you can hear the modem speaker; if the speaker is turned off or the volume
is too low, then you may only think it is not working, when it actually is. Fourth, some
modems do not have the capability to automatically change speeds, and must be
initialized every time you want to change the speed. If you suspect this might be the
case with your modem, then try setting the modem initialization speed to slow, so
that the modem will not have to drop down to the slower speed to communicate.
Last, select the correct kind of modem (Internal or External).
10 Check Your Modem Manual. Many modem manuals have sections in them
devoted to troubleshooting. These can be quite useful because they pertain to your
exact type of modem whereas the topics discussed above have been very general.
If you have general communication software which lets you talk directly with the
modem and enter Hayes AT commands, then there are specific troubleshooting
tests you can perform. Some examples of general communication software are
Telix
®
, Procomm
®
, Mirror
®
, Crosstalk
®
, and HyperTerminal
®
.
NOTE: Although many modems will work with the DLS-1 software, the only modem
fully supported by Digital Security Controls Ltd., is the modem available with the
software as an option (MD-12).
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