Use this procedure to help resolve problems with communications.
- Make sure that all communications equipment, such as modems or
transceiver are powered on.
- Make sure all communications cables are correctly connected.
- Make sure the remote system is ready to receive communications.
- Verify the network equipment (or provider) is functional. This
includes telephone service (for example, verify the status of communications
lines).
- Verify that the configuration is correctly specified for the failing
communications or LAN facility.
- If you still have the same problem, contact your hardware service
provider.