7–2 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Connecting a Modem Cable
A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end,
must be connected to an analog telephone line. Jacks for digital
PBX systems may resemble analog telephone jacks, but are not
compatible with the modem. Immediately disconnect an
accidental connection to a digital line.
1. If the modem cable contains noise suppression circuitry
1
,
which prevents interference from TV and radio reception,
orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer.
2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 jack on the computer
2
.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the RJ-45 jack.
3. If you are connecting the cable to a telephone jack that is not
an RJ-11 jack, plug a country-specific modem adapter into
the telephone jack
3
.
4. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem
adapter or into an RJ-11 telephone jack
4
.
Connecting a modem cable
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