This is often due to the modem being struck by lightning or some other power surge, damaging modem components, or the phone line not giving off an approved dialtone. Under Extra Settings , enter X3 . Use a phone on the same line - if you still hear no dialtone, the line is the problem. Click here to read them. Click here for the solution.
Phone stops ringing after connecting the modem to the phone line.
If you experience this problem, it is necessary to disconnect one of more devices to reduce the total loading on the phone line. All Dynalink modems are approved products, and have been found compliant to the loading requirements as specified by the New Zealand and Australian telecommunications authorities. 6.10 Modem always reports that the line is busy. This problem is due to the modem being instructed to dial a non-existant number. The modem reports this as busy.