Modem Connects, but then won't access email, Internet or Instant Message

[MAH213]

I am able to connect to my account, but then it will not connect to anything else, it seems like the modem just doesn't respond. I use Outlook 98, Outlook Express, AOL Instant Msg and Internet Explorer 5.5. When I try to send and receive email, nothing happens with the modem (no activity) and then it says cannot connect with POP server. Internet Explorer nothing. Help me please!!

[Rick Hall]

Your ISP server may be temporiliy down.

[MAH213]

I am able to access the email account from other computers. But thanks!

[mosquito]

check proxy settings. If that is ok, try to lower the speed of the modem. When that works, you have a bad phone line