Connecting To The Computer; Connecting To The Telephone Line; Connecting A Telephone Set; ("Phone") - Black Box MD1621A User Manual

Mini-modem (33.6 kbps data/fax modem)

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4.3.1 C

ONNECTING TO THE

Using a matching serial cable, connect the RS-232

connector on the modem to one of the serial ports on

the back of your computer. On an IBM PC or

compatible, there are usually two serial ports named

"COM1" and "COM2." COM1 typically uses a DB9 male

connector, whereas COM2 may use a DB25 male

connector. Most Apple Macintosh computers use round

mini-DIN-8 connectors for the serial ports. Choose the

one marked with the icon of a telephone; the Macintosh

gives priority to that port and will not interrupt your

communications link. Be sure to tighten the mounting

screws on the DB connectors.

4.3.2 C

ONNECTING TO THE

Plug one end of the cable provided with the Mini-

Modem into the telephone jack in your home or office.

Plug the other end into the LINE jack on the Mini-

Modem.

4.3.3 C

ONNECTING A

If you wish to connect a telephone to the same line

as the Mini-Modem, you may plug it into the latter's

PHONE jack. This connector is provided as a

MINI-MODEM (33.6 KBPS DATA/FAX MODEM)

OMPUTER

ELEPHONE

("RS-232")

("LINE")

INE

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