Modem connection problems

Support knowledgebase (jrodman_modem_init)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 6.0

Symptom:

Attempts to establish connections over the modem do not work, or do not perform up to expectations. The phone number, method of authentication, login, password, have all been verified, but the connection still does not perform.

Specific problems may include the following:

Cause:

These symptoms can occur for two different reasons:

Solution:

Obviously, configuration changes on your computer cannot improve the phone line quality. If this is your problem, this document cannot be of assistance. Your local telephone company may be of help, or may not.

Assuming that the problem represents a modem configuration problem, then it all comes down to finding a modem initialization string which produces better results on your modem. To this end, here are few things you can try.


See also:
o Getting modem init-strings from Windows

Keywords: MODEM, INITIALIZATION STRINGS, DIALER, CONNECT, PPP

Categories: Provider , PPP

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