Turning off modem sounds

[asundaydrive]

I just bought a new modem and it makes the dialing sounds when I sign on the the internet. These sounds come directly from the modem, not through speakers. I would like to turn them off but I don't know how. So, how do I turn the sounds off?

[bassman]

I got laughed at for this one here once http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif but I like to put a piece of tape over the little hole on the little speaker on the modem. I like to know its working but don't want to hear that obnoxious noise at full volume.
Of course you can co to .. start>settings>control panel>modems>select your modem>properties. There you will find a volume control that will shut it off. If I remember correctly, Win 95 will allow you to just lower the volume. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

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[asundaydrive]

Thank you for your reply. Sounds like it should work. If not, next time I get on I'll let you know.

Originally posted by bassman:
I got laughed at for this one here once http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif but I like to put a piece of tape over the little hole on the little speaker on the modem. I like to know its working but don't want to hear that obnoxious noise at full volume.
Of course you can co to .. start>settings>control panel>modems>select your modem>properties. There you will find a volume control that will shut it off. If I remember correctly, Win 95 will allow you to just lower the volume. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

[sea69]

lmao---- bassman.. hehehe

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you and your tape!!

you can also choose to walk to work, but they manufactured vehicles now to take you there...

hehehe

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[bassvax]

Now that's what I call McGyver-a-tronics http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/tongue.gif

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[This message has been edited by bassvax (edited 07-13-2001).]

[bassman]

I work in my garage and every time I Drive to work, my wife bitches about the tire tracks on the kitchen floor http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
McGyver???? My pocket knife has 58 utinsels. His is just a kids toy http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/eek.gif http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

Oh yea, you can buy "Magic Modem Tape" at Radio Shack now

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[BigBlue66]

Hey,

I could never get my ISA hardware modem speaker turned off by going to the modem properties. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/eek.gif Has anyone else had this problem? Turning the volume off on a software modem is no problem though.

BB 66

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Woe is me.

[Steve]

BB66,

Me too. I just tried it on a friends win98se machine and it didn't work.

The modem on my own computer has never made so much as a beep. I like it.

[sea69]

BB and whoever else.

try changing it per account, not in the general modems section of control panel.

Right click on "Your Connection"> left click properties> in "General TAB", under "Connect using"> click "Configure".

there you will see volume controls for that particular modems speaker.

if that doesn't work- I'm sure bassman would be willing to send you some TAPE!!



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[Randy_tx]

On a hardware modem you can go into a "Terminal" program and type the following: ATM0&W that will kill the sound http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif....the "0" is a zero.

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[Steve]

Hey Sea,

I guess I'll take some of that tape. Better make it a roll. I can't find anything on my comp. that says "your connection". I sent your directions to two of my friends (figuring I was just missing something) and they had no luck either.

Could you fill me in? I'm feelin' alittle dumb right now.

Whoever.

[kayofcircles]

bassman: Think that tape idea will work on a UPS alarm? Very quiet here in the boonies, and that UPS alarm puts me on the ceiling every time (twice yesterday, and once today so far).

Sea: Can't find that "Your Connection" either..???

[sea69]

kay

"your connection" = whatever specific account that you use to connect that you wish to adjust the modems sound on.

go to start> programs> accessories> communications> dialup networking.

you will see all listed accounts there.

for instance: I have 3 seperate backup dial up accounts, and my DSL.. get it?

(don't forget Randy's advice either)

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[kayofcircles]

Sea: Did have an "Oh" moment earlier and checked that under My Computer to Dial Up Networking, etc. Do always hesitate to click on a Configure button though!

Three dialups and a DSL?? Gosh, must be heaven.

[sea69]

hehe kay-

I work on others computers and am a reseller for a local ISP here (cheap!)
@ $8.00 a month unlimited.

so I have test accounts.

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[This message has been edited by sea69 (edited 07-14-2001).]