My dial up modem

my dial up modem isn't connecting on my iMac. when it starts connecting it then starts disconnecting it will say this for ages, then i have to restart. i know it isnt something to do with the ISP as i can still connect on my pc. is it a hardware or sortware prob? i think the port won't open!

same issue here. I just posted a message about my problems with my G5 since July. I was told to re-install the discs that came with it and it DOWNGRADED my OS from 10.3.9 to a 10.3.5 and my ISP software is now corrupted. I have a new modem coming and my Imac is less than a year old. So far(since July) I have had the logic board replaced twice, the power supply, hard drive and bluetooth keyboard replaced. I hope you have the Apple care protection.

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