Telecommunications Tips

Try these steps to eliminate line n oise that interferes with modem communications:

(1) Check your phone wires and othe r connections. Bad connections can ruin your ability to communicate. Be sure all phones are properly hung up. Shut off your computer and reseat your modem in the User Port. Remove joysticks, speed loaders and other cartridges disabling them is not enough. If you don't have 3-prong electrical outlets, use an adapter that screws onto the outlet cover's holding screw.

(2) Eliminate radio interference. Your phone wire can act as an antenna and pick up stray signals from nearby radio transmitters. The shorter the wire between your modem and the wall, the less chance of picking up radio interference. AT&T Phone Stores sell a Radio Interference Filter (Part #104236484) for under $12.

(3) Get rid of crosstalk. If you ever hear other conversations in the back ground when using voice, such crosstalk may be fouling up your modem. Try redialing. Try calling later at night when fewer people are using the phone lines.