I have an anolog connection. Good idea though. I will disconnect my
phone line and see if I continue to get a beep. Is there a software
fix for this or how do I fix the modem card?

JPC

On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 10:34:19 GMT, "MasterBlaster"
wrote:


John Callaway wrote
One other note: Every now and then I get an error message that says
"excessive line current. May cause damage to your modem. Unplug your
telephone line to avoid damage to your modem"

"w_tom" wrote
There is no way a standard modem can detect and warn of excessive line
current from phone line.

- Model Name: 3Com V.90 Mini PCI Modem 556B

- The Mini PCI 56K Modem is equipped with a digital line guard to protect it
- if you accidently connect to a digital phone line. If, after you have connected
- the cables and entered the communications software, this message appears:

- Excessive Line Current Sensed.
- See Owner's Manual for details.

- Disconnect your telephone cable immediately! This means the modem is connected
- to the wrong kind of telephone line, like a line from a digital PBX system. To use your
- modem, see if your digital PBX or telephone has a data port or look for a separate
- analog modem or fax line to use.

I wouldn't be surprised if others had similar messages.