Newsgroup: it.comp.hardware.modem
Titolo: ??Modem Problem Blues(Mac)??

Hello everyone,
I’m having a strange problem with my modem that just started in the past
month or so. My computer is fairly new. I bought it in the beginning of
June. It’s a G3 (blue and white) Mac with a 350 processor. The problem is
this. I’m disconnected at random times, but quite often, when I connect
to the internet. Sometimes I can stay on for an hour or two with no
trouble. Sometimes I’m disconnected in ten minutes. I’ve tried
everything. I called  the phone company and they tested my line. They
said it should be all good. They told me the problem with my line may be
internal, within my home, but they’d have to send a guy out to check on
this (Which would cost big bucks and would be a last resort for me)
Ironically, most of these problems started shortly after I got the
software for Instant Messenger. At first I thought it was IM’s fault, due
to some sort of conflict or something, but then I think I was once
disconnected while not using it. That had me scratching my head again.
I’ve been through all the possible combinations of modem and TCP/IP
settings. The problem started with Remote Access, so I switch to FreePPP.
The same thing always happens. I’m disconnected at some point during my
connection. I read in some of the Newsgroups(via Deja) that these
programs are known to have problems, like FreePPP not connecting on the
first try. Or both of them disconnecting people for no reason. But none
of what I’ve found has lead me to a solution- not yet anyway. And yes, I
do use *70, to block incoming calls. I’ve been through so much I’m
starting to get lost in all my testing. Since it takes so long for me to
wait for my next disconnect, troubleshooting is a never ending and tiring
process.
So there you have it. Most of the facts are there. Does any one have a
clue as to what my computer, or phone line’s, problem may be- or have a
logical order in which I can troubleshoot this? Are there drivers and
scripts known to be bad for my modem(Apple G3 internal 56K)? Is the modem
known to be a problem? Does anyone think it’s my phone line? I’ve been
using this line for years with my other computer, and a couple months
with my new computer, problem free before it started acting up on me. Are
phone lines known to go bad all of the sudden? Does anyone think a piece
of software(or extension) is conflicting with my internet connection?
Instant Messenger has been suspicious to me right from the start. I’ve
tried shutting down extensions and control panels, in all kinds of
combination, and the problem doesn’t stop. I don’t know. I’ve tried
everything I can think of- with no luck. So if anyone thinks this sounds
familiar, or thinks they have a possible solution to my problem, please
share your thoughts. This is truly driving me bananas.
Sorry to go so long.
Thanks,
Mike
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 Mike
Hi Mike,
among the long poem you wrote you forgot to say where you call from (States,
Italy, ? ).
Have you suscribed to any sort of services which might cause that during a
conversation you are having, you receive a signal from your Telephone
Exchange? In other words, is it possible that you get "beep" during a call?
Those beeps would certainly disturb your connection.
Cheers,
Alessandro