The modem router could not connect through your DSL service. This may be due to your modem router connection.
To fix the problem, try one or all of the following first:
You may wish to print or save a copy of these instructions as this page may not remain visible as you go through the suggested steps.
Check the physical connections
1. Unplug every device from your broadband-enabled phone line. Ensure to check every telephone point.
2. Locate the master phone socket and plug the filter directly into this socket.
3. Plug the DSL cable (the yellow line cable) into the DSL side of the filter.
4. Plug the other side of the yellow cable into your DSL modem or modem router.
5. Connect the DSL modem or modem router to the computer via the USB or ethernet cable provided.
Notes
-- For the best performance, we recommend that you always use your master socket and the DSL cable provided. Remove any extension cables that are present.
-- The cable connecting the DSL filter to the modem or modem router should be no longer than 10 metres.
-- Any other telephony devices connected to the phone line, such as a burglar alarm, or Sky digital must also be connected via a DSL filter.
-- Ensure that no more than four telephone sockets, including the master socket, are in use.
Restart your computer
1. Shut down your computer in the usual way, eg by clicking Start, then Shut Down.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Turn your computer back on and try to connect again.
* Use the One-Click Fix to restart your computer.
*To use this fix, you'll need to first download the One-Click Fixes. To run the fix you must be using the AOL software or Internet Explorer. One-Click Fixes are unavailable for Windows Vista and Macintosh users.
Have you changed your password recently?
Password guidelines:
1. The password must be between 6 and 8 characters long.
2. The password must consist of letters and numbers only (ie, no spaces, or special characters such as: ! £ ? % and spaces)
3. The password must be all lower case (no CAPITALS allowed)
Check the network settings
Windows 7
To enable the DHCP Client and DNS Client services on a computer running Windows 7:
1. Click the Start globe and select Control Panel.
2. Select Large icons in the View by drop-down list on the right-hand side.
3. Click Administrative Tools.
4. Double-click Services.
5. Locate the DHCP Client in the list of services. Check if the status is stopped or blank.
6. If it is stopped or blank, right-click the DHCP Client and select Properties.
7. Click the Start button to start the DHCP Client service, set the Startup Type to Automatic using the drop-down list, then click Apply and OK.
8. Locate the DNS Client. Check if the status is stopped or blank.
9. If it is stopped or blank, right-click the DNS Client and select Properties.
10. Click Start to begin the DNS Client service, set the Startup Type to Automatic, then click Apply and OK.
Windows Vista
To enable the DHCP Client and DNS Client services on a computer running Windows Vista:
1. From the Start menu select Control Panel.
2. Select Classic View from the panel on the left.
3. Double-click Administrative Tools and then Services.
4. Click Continue at the prompt, if it appears.
5. Locate DHCP Client in the list of services and check if the status is stopped or blank.
6. If it the status is stopped or blank, right-click DHCP Client and select Properties.
7. Click the Start button to start the DHCP Client service, set the Startup Type to Automatic and then click Apply and OK.
8. Locate DNS Client and check if the status is stopped or blank.
9. If the status is stopped or blank, right-click the DNS Client and select Properties.
10. Click Start to begin the DNS Client service, set the Startup Type to Automatic, then click Apply and OK.
Windows XP
To enable the DHCP Client and DNS Client services on a computer running Windows XP:
1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
2. Select Classic View from the panel on the left.
3. Double-click Administrative Tools and then Services.
4. Locate the DHCP Client in the list of services and check if the status is stopped or blank.
5. If the status is stopped or blank, right-click DHCP Client and select Properties.
6. Click the Start button to start the DHCP Client service, set the Startup Type to Automatic, then click Apply and OK.
7. Locate DNS Client and check if the status is stopped or blank.
8. If the status is stopped or blank, right-click DNS Client and select Properties.
9. Click Start to start the DNS Client service, set Startup Type to Automatic, then click Apply and OK.
Windows 2000
To enable the DHCP Client and DNS Client services on a computer running Windows 2000:
1. Click Start, then select Settings and Control Panel.
2. Double-click Administrative Tools and then Services.
3. Locate DHCP Client in the list and check if the status is stopped or blank.
4. If the status is stopped or blank, right-click DHCP Client and select Properties.
5. Click the Start button to start the DHCP Client service and set the Startup Type to Automatic.
6. Click Apply and then click OK.
7. Locate DNS Client and check if the status is stopped or blank.
8. If the status is stopped or blank, right-click DNS Client and select Properties.
9. Click Start to start the DNS Client service and set the Startup Type to Automatic.
10. Click Apply and then click OK.
If you are having trouble finding the answer to your query, contact Member Services.
*One-Click Fixes
One-Click Fixes can help to fix some problems automatically. To use the fixes recommended here, you'll need to first download the One-Click Fixes.
Note: One-Click Fixes are unavailable for Windows Vista and Macintosh users.