4. Click the Modems tab.
The Modems tab shows a list of modems installed on the computer. Select a modem,
and then click Properties to open the Properties dialog box for the modem, shown in
Figure 15-9. This is the same Properties dialog box that you see when you open the
properties for a modem in Device Manager.
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Figure 15-8 The Modems tab of the Phone And Modem Options dialog box shows installed modems.
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Figure 15-9 Use the Properties dialog box for a modem to configure and troubleshoot the modem.
The Properties dialog box for a modem always contains the following tabs (though you
may see additional tabs depending on the type of modem you have installed):
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General The General tab shows basic information about the modem, whether
Windows reports the modem as working or not, and whether the modem is enabled.
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Modem The Modem tab lets you control the speaker volume for the modem or
turn the sound off. Many users prefer not to hear the modem each time it dials,
although some users rely on hearing that sound to feel sure that their modem is
working properly. The Modem tab also lets you control the maximum port speed
for the modem, although because Windows negotiates the speed of the port you
should not need to alter the default setting. The final option on the Modem tab lets
