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Telephone Line
You must have a telephone line with jack (connector) that accepts the
cable that comes with the modem. If you do not have a telephone jack
near your computer, you should install one before proceeding.
In North America, do-it-yourself telephone extension kits and accesso-
ries are available wherever telephones are sold. You may also hire an
independent contractor or your local telephone company to install an
extension. If you want a separate line for your fax modem, you must
contact your telephone company.
Communications Software
To operate your modem, you must have data communications (data-
comm) and fax communications software (included with the modem).
Data communications software simplifies control of the modem by guid-
ing you through the process of selecting your serial port, your port
speed, and other variables, and then storing your settings, including
frequently called phone numbers, so they can be recalled with the
stroke of a key or the click of a mouse. Data communications software
must be set up, or configured, before you can use it.