Go to Start > Program > Accessories > Hyperterminal. (You can install Hyperterminal through Add/Remove Programs if you do not have it).
Click on the Hyperterm program.
Name the connection "Test" and click OK.
Enter the phone number for your ISP connection.
Ensure that it is set to be using your PC-Tel modem, and click OK.
Click Dial.
After the handshaking is done, you should see on the screen the word: "Login", though this does vary from ISP to ISP.
Wait a little while, say 15-60 seconds so you are connected for a bit.
Disconnect by using the pulldown menu under Call, then select Disconnect.
After you are disconnected, type AT%L, press ENTER, and the following should appear with the 0's filled in:
000
Basic Analysis of AT%L:
This is the Line Signal Level for your telephone line. This value is measured in -dBm's. If the value represented displays
over 030, then you may have signal problems with your phone line.
Next type in AT%Q, press ENTER, and the following should appear with the 0's filled in:
000
Basic Analysis of AT%Q:
This is the Line Quality for your telephone line. This value indicates represents the number of re-transmissions the
modem has performed over a specific period of time. A value over 030 may indicate some heavy line noise, and values that go
over 060 may indicate some SERIOUS noise problems.
This page was last modified on Wednesday, 18-Jul-2007 13:44:05 EDT.
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