Fcc Requirements For Telephone-Line Equipment - Black Box 16-Port Rackmount 10/100 Installation Manual

FCC Requirements for
Telephone-Line Equipment
1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit
this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This
equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines.
2. 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 the repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily
disconnect service.
3. If you have problems with your telephone equipment after installing this device,
disconnect this device from the line to see if it is causing the problem. If it is, contact your
supplier or an authorized agent.
4. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures.
If any such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company
is required to give adequate notice of the changes.
5. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their
lines, inform them of:
a. The telephone number that this unit is connected to.
b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required: RJ-11C
d. The FCC registration number.
Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit's FCC label. The ringer equivalence number
(REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In
most cases, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five
(5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
6. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by your sup-
plier or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the
need for service to the supplier or to an authorized agent.
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