Posted on 01/18/2009 6:17:26 PM PST by MplsSteve
I have a question regarding the modem on my PC.
My OS is Windows Vista and my IP is NetZero.
When someone tries to call on my phone, it won't disconnect my Internet dial-up service. Instead, callers listen to my line ringing and ringing.
How can I fix my modem software so that incoming calls will get through (IOW, my phone will ring)?
I went to the control panel and can't figure it out.
Than you!
I don’t think Modems are designed to detect an incoming call like you want. All you hear on the phone is short blank spot in the conversation when someone is calling in while you are on the phone. You can sign up for your phone companies answering service and the caller can at least leave a message. Better off to get DSL.
Do you know where the software is that came bundled with the modem?
Get help from Netzero — they should have someone to help you.
It will be something in the modem settings that inhibits call waiting or 3-way calling.
But nowadays it is almost impossible to use the Internet on a modem. Virtually all sites assume you will be broadband of some kind (DSL, Cable, Satellite).
Good luck.
You can't, dummy. How can your phone ring if you are on the line?
Why are you responding to me and not to the original poster?
Hardly, your opinion was that of someone who has nothing better to do withb their time than make stupid answers to legitimate posts.
Now please go far away, you self-righteous ass.
Please read Post #5.
Please read Post #5.
Where's Laz when you need him.
I’ve just quickly reviewed your other answers.
1) The “Call Waiting” suggestions are promising. If you have “call waiting” enabled you won’t be getting ring voltage, just a light “beep”. Disabling Call Waiting would be a great first step.
2) DSL suggestions — tho’ not immediately helpful — are also a great idea. Dialup sucks: I am on dialup and the only reason I’m not on Broadband is that they still have to upgrade our local exchange. That is one of the prices I pay for living in NZ: we have a third-world telephone system. It went straight to Hell shortly after privatization... If you can get DSL it’s a great way to solve a whole bunch of your problems.
Out now for a little while... I’ll check this thread when I get back.
*DieHard*
1) not everyone can afford DSL
2) DSL isn’t always available
3) DSL has its own unique set of problems
With your bad attitude, you deserve dial-up.
Steve, mixed in with all the ribbing you’re getting (sorry but some of the advice is actually worth more than you’re paying for it...) was a pretty good suggestion, post 21 I think:
Sign up for your phone company’s onboard message service. It’s like a call answering machine, except it operates at the telephone switch, before the call gets to your house.
Set the number of rings to default to before it automatically answers and if you’re online your calls will flip over to message.
Here is a possible remedy.....
Using a wi fi enabled laptop, check out available wi fi networks. There might be a neighbor close by with an unprotected netwiork you can sign on to. If so , enable your computer for wi fi and take a ride for free
The correct answer to a question, what is that one or two responses. A complet failure of a thread.
Smart ass posts to a vanity thread are a constitutional right and the foundation of a successful Free Republic.
(Big Grin!!) Jeez, I hope not... technical problems sometimes need technical answers. Teach a man to fish &tc.
Please read Post #5...again!
Please read Post #5.
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