Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500 - Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect

OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL TROUBLESHOOTING
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H) In “This connection uses the following items,” select “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)” and then click the “Properties” button. The “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties” window opens.
I) Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”
J) Click the “Advanced…” button on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” Window.
K) In the “Advanced TCP/IP Settings” select the “General” Tab; make sure that
no check boxes are checked.
L) Click “OK” to dismiss the “Advanced TCP/IP Settings” window.
M) On the “Properties” window for “Optimod 8500 – Modem” click the “Ad-
vanced” tab.
N) Click “OK” to dismiss the window whose name is your new connection.
O) Click “Cancel” to dismiss the “Connect [nnnn]” dialog box
P) Restart your computer.
This resets the serial port and reduces the likelihood that you will en-
counter problems connecting to the 8500.
Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect:
If you are having trouble establishing a connection, check your New Connection’s
properties to make sure they are set up correctly.
A) Click “Start / Programs / Accessories / Communications / Network Connections”
to bring up the Network Connections screen.
B) In the “Network Connections” window, right-click “Optimod 8500 - Modem”
and choose “Properties.”
The “Properties” window opens for “Optimod 8500 - Modem.”
C) Click the “Networking” tab.
D) Set “Type of dial-up server I am calling” to “PPP: Windows 95 / 98 / NT4 / 2000,
Internet”
E) Select the “Settings” button. Make sure all PPP settings are unchecked and
then click “OK.”
F) In “This connection uses the following items,” uncheck all except for “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP).” You can also leave “QoS Packet Scheduler” checked if you
like.
G) In “This connection uses the following items,” select “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)” and then click the “Properties” button.
H) The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window opens.
I) Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically.”