Approvals And Regulations; Fcc Requirements; Class B Equipment; Rights Of The Telephone Company - Cisco uBR924 Installation Manual

Approvals and Regulations

Approvals and Regulations
The Cisco uBR924 router interfaces with national cable, telco, and network installations, which are
subject to government regulation and oversight. Please read the following sections to verify that the
installation of the router is within the parameters imposed by the regulatory bodies that are responsible
for the subscriber's site. Additional information is available in Appendix C, "Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information."

FCC Requirements

Class B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Rights of the Telephone Company

The FCC has established rules that permit the device to be directly connected to the telephone network.
Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or
coin phones.
If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device
should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been
made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures; if such changes
affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice
of the changes. You will be advised of your rights to file a complaint with the FCC.
If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform
them of:
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Cisco uBR924 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (as appropriate).
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help (as appropriate).
The telephone number to which this unit is connected
The ringer equivalence number (5 REN per port)
The USOC jack required (RJ11C)
The FCC registration number (5B1USA-33873-KX-N)
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
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