Toshiba Satellite A10-S177 Satellite A10/A15 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 168
Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Setting up a dial-up connection, Attached
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168 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office A location box appears. 5 In the Attached to field, the COM port is specified. 6 Make a note of the COM port number. 7 To verify that the modem is set up properly, double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. 8 In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 9 If the modem is not working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 10 Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and Modem options box. 11 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. Setting up a dial-up connection To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. 3 Click Next. 4 Select the type of connection you want to make. ❖ Connect to the Internet ❖ Connect to the Network at My Workplace ❖ Set up a home or small office network ❖ Set up an advanced connection