Modem "chimes"

[cybercrone]

Hi all:

I've got a Speedtouch modem and it has recently begun to intermittently and unpredictably make a sound that's similar to a "You've got e-mail" type chime.

It's driving me batty!

Has any one else heard of this? Any ideas as to the cause?

TIA,
~marilyn

[ruirib]

Does it do that when you are using it?

[cybercrone]

Yes it does, but I don't think it does it when the computer is off.

[ruirib]

Modems do make noise when they are being used. I haven't used one for a few years now, but last time I did, they were noisy.

Not sure I understood the computer being off part?

[cybercrone]

Yes it does, but I don't think it does it when the computer is off.

[cybercrone]

Hi Rui:

This is not a 'machine noise' - and modems these days aren't very noisy at all, not like back in the 90s when you had to leave the room sometimes or risk losing your teeth. This is a lovely 'chime' like a doorbell or something - it's very similar to a sound I've heard on windows for mail and things.

[ruirib]

Do you have a model number?

[cybercrone]

I think it's ST516 v6.

I hope that's right - there are so many numbers and they are *so* small.

[curiousclive]

Look into your 'sound' settings and see what sounds you have active test till you find the one that makes the sound you hear and select none for that action.

[ruirib]

This is an ADSL modem. These are a bit quieter . The modem manual is accessible here.

[cybercrone]

Hi you two:

Thanks for the good ideas. I'll try them and see what the manual says.

Being a Windows person, I unplugged the darn thing to see if that would maybe reset something - or something.

If none of these things work, I'll be back.

Thanks again.
~m