Windows 10: Ringing, Modem Handshake Coming Through Speakers - No Phone Line Attached

Win10 Pro, Dell XPS15 (with external speaker bar) on rural DSL service. This is a random event but at least 10 times / day. When this happens, the OS freezes (no cursor movement) until the "handshake" is completed within 10-15 seconds.

I'm unable to find any Fax or Win Phone setting that allows this to happen or HW adapter/driver issue. Not sure if this is an OS, Laptop or DSL problem.

Thoughts?

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DOCSIS 3.0 modem with phone line?

I'm thinking about buying my own modem for a few reasons:

1. Upgrade to DOCSIS 3.0, the modem I have from them is 2.0
2. Eliminate the monthly rental fee.

Time Warner has a official supported modem list on their site, but none of them have phone lines like my current modem does, and then there's this little tidbit: if you choose to purchase your own modem, you will need another device from them to use their phone service, as none of the modems on their list have phone lines (including the modem I am currently using, from them, that does have phone lines on it). It seems they are trying to get their monthly equipment fee regardless if you have their modem or your own.

Considering my modem isn't on their list and it has phone lines on it, and I don't have a second box from them for the phone, I'm thinking ANY modem should work, whether it's on their list or not.

So, I'm looking for a DOCSIS 3.0 modem that has phone lines on it, any recommendations? I don't mind if the modem is also a router, provided I have full control over it as I would with my current router.

 

Intermittent problems with TLS handshake and being timed out


Check DNS settings for both network adapters. Your Wifi might be set to use a different DNS server.

Getting message when trying to connect - Windows 10 Forums

Option Two follow steps then pick a DNS server from the list in item 7. Personally I use CloudFlare DNS

EDIT: Reset router first as already suggested.

 

DOCSIS 3.0 modem with phone line?

I recommend a Magic Jack and ditch TWC phone service....TWC phone isn't any better than Magic Jack but Magic Jack is Cheaper.....even if you get the stand alone version...
and you can keep your current phone number...I'll be buying a modem of my own come August when my 1 year deal ends with free phone and DVR service...