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Modem-Specific Troubleshooting


If you are confident that a modem is installed and configured correctly, but it's still not working properly, you can test and configure it by using special commands from the AT command set. Table 12 lists some of the most commonly used AT commands.

Table 12 Commonly Used AT Commands

AT Command

Result

ATA

Sets the modem to auto-answer

ATH

Hangs up an active connection

ATD

Dials a number

ATZ

Resets the modem

ATI3

Displays the name and model of the modem


In general, getting the modem to respond to an ATZ command is a good enough indicator that the modem is functioning.


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