#Pound Communications Support Area

How to check if your using the correct modem.


Windows 7:
  • Click on the Start Button . Go to and click on Control Panel.

  • In "Control Panel" click on Network and Sharing Center.

  • In "Network and Sharing Center" click on Change adaptor settings.  

  • Locate the default dialer. It'll be the one with the green circle with a check mark in it. Right-click once on it and click on Properites in the drop-down menu.  

  • Under the "General" tab in the "Connect Using:" area. There might be 2 modems listed, make sure the check mark is next the modem that is installed on your computer.  



Windows Vista:
  • Click on the Start Button . Go to and click on Control Panel.

  • In "Control Panel" click on Classic View located in the left column.

  • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

  • Click on Manage network connections located in the left column.

  • Locate the default dialer. Right-click once on it and click on Properites in the drop-down menu.

  • The dialer will pop-up. Click the Properties button.

  • Under the "General" tab in the "Connect Using:" area. There might be 2 modems listed, make sure the check mark is next the modem that is installed on your computer.  



Windows XP:
  • Click on the Start Button . Go to and click on Settings and Control Panel.

  • In "Control Panel" click on Network Connections.

  • Locate the default dialer. It'll be the one with the black circle with a check mark in it. Right-click once on it and click on Properites in the drop-down menu.  

  • Under the "General" tab in the "Connect Using:" area. There might be 2 modems listed, make sure the check mark is next the modem that is installed on your computer.