Part 1.... .. .Right click on the task bar on the bottom of the screen, in the pop-up menu select PROPERTIES.. .in the new menu ckeck the box Show Clock.. .Click OK.. .Your connection will show beside the clock as soon as it is established.. .. .Part 2.... .. .What do you mean with an incoming call? A call from another PC or a telephone call on the same line?. .Most modems do not like the "KNOCK" function BT or other services offer when someone tries to call you on the phone. The modem normally disconnects and that would solve your problem.