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