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NOTE: Since your computer dial-up modem shares the phone line with the
device, you cannot use both your modem and the device simultaneously. For
example, you cannot use the device for faxing while you are using your computer
dial-up modem to send an e-mail or access the Internet.
• Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine
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Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine
Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine
There are two different ways to set the device with your computer based on the
number of phone ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to
see if it has one or two phone ports.
• If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel
splitter (also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11
port on the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a two-line phone
splitter, a serial splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front
and a plug on the back.)
Figure 9-10 Example of a parallel splitter
• If your computer has one phone port, set up the device as described below.
Figure 9-11 Back view of the device
1 Telephone wall jack
2 Telephone cord connected to the parallel splitter
3 Parallel splitter
4 Telephone (optional)
5 Answering machine
6 Computer with modem
Set up faxing for the device (some models only)
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