Wait for dial tone before dialing

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To wait for dial tone before dialing

Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel.
On the Modems tab, click the modem that you want to configure, then click Properties.
On the Modem tab, select the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open a Control Panel item, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
If you clear the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box, your modem will dial without waiting for a dial tone. This may be necessary if a phone line does not provide a standard dial tone.

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