- Check your connections. Ensure that the telephone line linking your modem to the telephone jack is securely plugged in and is in good condition. Note: Analog (dial-up) modems are normally installed inside computers.
- Release and renew your connection to the Internet. Releasing and renewing your Internet connection will often resolve the problem. Learn how to release and renew your connection to the Internet.
- Use ping to test your network connection. Pinging is a troubleshooting technique that is used to test for network connectivity. Ping tests verify that your computer is communicating with remote servers or computers. Learn how to run a ping test.

