Symptom
Your computer's internal modem does not disconnect when idle, even if you've selected that option in Network preferences.
This happens when:
- You connect to the Internet using the internal modem.
- The Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.92) modem script is chosen in the Modem tab of Network preferences.
- The checkbox labeled "Disconnect if idle for __ minutes" is selected in the PPP Options sheet of Network preferences.
Solution
Disconnect from the Internet manually by opening Internet Connect and clicking Disconnect.
You could also use a different modem script that allows the modem to disconnect when idle.
Important: Using a different script may mean that certain v.92 features will not work, but you will still be able to connect to the Internet.
1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Choose View > Network.
3. Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu.
4. Click the Modem tab.
5. Choose Apple Internal Modem (v.90) from the Modem pop-up menu.
6. Click Apply Now.