United States Modem Regulations; Fcc And Telephone Company Requirements - IBM Aptiva Handbook

United States modem regulations

FCC and telephone company
requirements
If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer comes with a modem
already installed, the following Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and telephone company requirements
apply:
1. The modem adapter card is located inside the back of the
system unit. It complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A
label is affixed to the built-in modem that contains, among
other things, the FCC registration number, USOC, and
Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. If
these numbers are requested, slide the system unit cover
forward to see the label, and provide this information to
your telephone company.
2. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you
may connect to your telephone line and still have those
devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not
all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices should not
exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices
you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN,
you should call your local telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for your calling area. The
REN for the factory installed modem in your computer is
0.8B.
3. If the built-in modem causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in
advance; if advance notice isn't practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC.
4. Your telephone company may make changes in its
facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could
affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do,
you will be given advance notice so as to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
5. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, check
the "FCC and Telephone Company Requirements" section
of the Program License and Limited Warranty Agreement
for information on obtaining service. The telephone
company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from
the network until the problem has been corrected, or until
you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning.
6. No customer repairs are possible to the modem.
7. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by
the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs. Contact your state public utility
commission or corporation commission for information.
8. When ordering network interface (NI) service from the
Local Exchange Carrier, specify service arrangement
USOC RJ11C.
9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it
unlawful for any person to user a computer or other
electronic device to send a message via a telephone fax
machine unless such message clearly contains, in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or
on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it
is sent and an identification of the business, or other
entity, or other individual sending the message and the
telephone number of the sending machine of such
business, other entity, or individual. In order to program
this information into your computer you should be sure to
follow the installation instructions for your fax software
package.
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