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Setting Up Telco Services B-1
Appendix B
Setting Up Telco Services
This chapter describes how to obtain telco services from your telephone service provider.
This section covers the following topics:
■ “Obtaining an ISDN line” on page B-1
■ “Completing the ISDN worksheet” on page B-5
North America only
Note: If you signed up for Netopia’s Up & Running, Guaranteed! program, Netopia will set up an ISDN or leased
line service with your telephone company, set up Internet services from your ISP, and configure your Netopia
Router.
You may still want to read this chapter for information on how to obtain and set up telco services from your
telephone service provider.
Obtaining an ISDN line
To obtain an ISDN line:
1. Find an ISDN service provider see below.
2. Choose the type of ISDN line you need see “Choosing an ISDN line” on page B-1
3. Order the ISDN line see “Ordering an ISDN line” on page B-1.
Note: Worksheets are provided on page B-6 and page B-7 to simplify the procedure for obtaining an ISDN line.
Finding an ISDN service provider
In North America, local telephone companies typically provide ISDN service. However, in certain regions,
long-distance telephone companies or other vendors may provide ISDN service. If you are unsure of who
provides ISDN service in your area, contact your local telephone company. For your convenience, Farallon
provides a list of North American Internet service providers on its World Wide Web site: www.netopia.com.
Outside North America, local telephone companies typically provide ISDN service.
Choosing an ISDN line
■ Order an ISDN line that supports both data and voice. Some providers charge less for voice provisioning.
■ Order an IDSL (ISDN Digital Subscriber Line) for cost savings if you will use a Point to Point copper pair
("Dry Line") connection.
Ordering an ISDN line
The following sections provide items to consider when ordering an ISDN line.