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How to test modem in Windows 7?

Fizman · 2011-03-31 18:33:58

Not sure if here or Nets & Comms would be best but I'm having a bit of a pain in configuring a particular site to electronically order from a wholesaler. I have a US Robotics 56k USB modem (that I've set up effortlessly on other sites) and I'm getting 'no dial tone' in our log file. I want to test the modem against my own…

31-03-2011 07:33PM

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Fizman

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Not sure if here or Nets & Comms would be best but I'm having a bit of a pain in configuring a particular site to electronically order from a wholesaler. I have a US Robotics 56k USB modem (that I've set up effortlessly on other sites) and I'm getting 'no dial tone' in our log file.

I want to test the modem against my own number and XP had Hyper Terminal which was handy. Does 7 have an equivalent? If not, are there any quick downloadable alternatives?

Real nuisance not having this working on site before I leave.

Any suggestions appreciated.

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#2 01-04-2011 12:32AM

Odaise Gaelach

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Hyper Terminal was removed from Windows Vista and 7.

However, there should be plenty of alternatives out there for you to try. A good place to start might be this Help Desk Geek article, which should have something that you can use.

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