5. To connect an internal or external modem on a computer, plug one end of a telephone
cord into the device ātelephoneā port (the port that is marked with a telephone icon).
Plug the other end of the cord into the modem ālineā port.
Note
Some modems have a second ālineā port to connect to a dedicated voice line. If you have
two ālineā ports, see your modem documentation to make sure that you connect to the
correct ālineā port.
6. To connect a caller-ID box, plug a telephone cord into the previous deviceās ātelephoneā
port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the caller-D box ālineā port.
7. To connect an answering machine, plug a telephone cord into the previous deviceās
ātelephoneā port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the answering machine
ālineā port.
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