Modem and Networking Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 267639-001 April 2002 This guide describes the modem and networking features on the notebook and explains how to connect a modem cable and a network cable. It also provides instructions for using the modem when travelling internationally.
Using an Internal Modem Your notebook has an internal modem, an RJ-11 telephone jack, preinstalled modem drivers, and a modem cable. The internal modem: ■ Supports applications running under Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows XP Professional operating systems. ■...
Using an Internal Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Using the RJ-11 Cable The modem cable may have noise suppression circuity that prevents interference with TV and radio reception. The modem cable must be connected to an analog telephone line. Ä CAUTION: Jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not compatible with the modem.
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Using an Internal Modem 3. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone jack 3 . Connecting the modem using an RJ-11 jack Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always ensure that the modem line is disconnected from the telephone network when opening the notebook’s enclosure.
Using an Internal Modem Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Software for the internal modem supports multiple countries, but telephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the RJ-11 cable outside the country in which you purchased the notebook, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter and define your location in Dialing Properties.
Viewing the Current Country Selection To see the current country setting for your modem, follow these steps: Windows 98: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modems > Dialing Properties. The current country selection appears in the I Am In box. Windows 2000 Professional: 1.
Using an Internal Modem Adding New Locations When Travelling The internal modem is configured to meet only the operating standards in the country where you purchased the notebook. When travelling internationally, you can add new location configurations that comply with standards in other countries. Ä...
3. Assign the New Location Name (home, work, etc.). 4. Select the Country/Region from the drop-down list. 5. Click OK > OK. Windows XP Home and XP Professional: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Internet Connections icon. 3.
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Using an Internal Modem ■ Check for pulse or tone dialing Dial a few digits on the telephone and listen for clicks (pulses) or tones. Then select: Windows 98: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Modems icon > General tab. 3.
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■ Check the telephone number you are dialing and the response of the remote modem Dial the telephone number on the telephone, wait for the remote modem to answer, then hang up. ■ Set the modem to ignore dial tones If the modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message.
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Using an Internal Modem 5. Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box. 6. If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error message after clearing the check box: a. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and b.
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Windows XP Home and XP Professional: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections icon. 2. Select Phone and Modem Properties (menu in the left column) > Modem Tab. 3. Select your modem > Properties > Modem tab. 4.
Using an Internal Modem Accessing Preinstalled Communication Software To use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer, follow these steps: Windows 98: Select Start > Programs > Accessories > HyperTerminal. Windows 2000 Professional: 1. Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications. 2.
Your notebook has an RJ-45 network jack, an internal NIC (network interface card), preinstalled network drivers, and may have a network cable. ✎ Networking requiring connection to domains is not supported in Windows XP Home Edition. Your notebook supports: ■ Network speeds up to 10 Mbps when connected to a 10BaseT network and 100 Mbps when connected to a 100BaseTX network.
Connecting to a Network Connecting a Network Cable A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception. 1. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression circuitry 1 toward the RJ-45 network jack on the notebook.