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Troubleshooting, Modem integrity, Appendix c – Paradyne 3800PLUS User Manual

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3980-A2-GB30-40

October 1998

Troubleshooting

Overview

Appendix B,

Result Codes

, points out basic problems

that can occur when operating a 3800Plus modem. Use
Tables C-1 through C-6 to check out these problems. If
you are having data communication difficulties, such as

periodic character loss, random errors, or constant format
errors, use the loopback tests described in Chapter 7,

Test

Branch

. With these tests you can usually isolate the fault

in your system by using the process of elimination. If
problems continue to occur, contact your service
representative.

Table C-1

Modem Integrity

Symptom

Action

Modem did not pass power-up self-test

Contact your service representative.

Power LED does not light

LCD does not display

Make sure the modem’s ON/Off switch is in the ON position.

Make sure the ac power transformer is connected to the ac power receptacle.

If Power LED and/or LCD do not operate, contact your service representative.

A problem is suspected after the
power-up self-test

Perform a self-test via the modem’s DCP or type AT&T9 if using AT
commands.

Perform a local analog loopback with a Pattern test. If the modem consistently
registers errors, contact your service representative.

If the modem passes the above tests and a problem still exists, then the
problem is likely not with your modem.

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