Could not dial out for a few days this week. Worked on figurin out why.
Phone line was good up to the modem.
Internal did not seem out in computer. All functions worked except dial out.
Found out lightning struck tree in front yard. Tore a chunk out of tree and left a zig-zag cut at bottom of tree. Kicked up dirt at bottom of tree.

Figured it may have put a charge in the lines or went thru the ground to the house.

Went and got a new modem and installed that according to directions. $29.99

Worked fine after installation. Learned what was necessary to install modems on that deal.

Took cover off box and did that need vaccuming out. Breather ports plugged and internal had dust about.