User`s manual
About Your Modem 1-1
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About Your Modem
This chapter helps you locate and identify the components of your modem card.
Jacks
Jacks are one-hole connecting interfaces on your modem card. They allow you to attach other
devices to your card. Jacks are found exclusively on the rear panel of your modem card.
Place the modem card in front of
you as you go through this
chapter. This will help you
identify the various components
found on your modem card.
Figure 1-1: The jacks on your modem card.
Telephone Line jack
This allows you to connect to a telephone line for data
transmission and faxing of documents.
Phone jack
This allows you to connect a phone set to the card. This
jack differs across countries.
Rear panel
Mic jack
This allows you to connect your modem to an external
microphone (only for models that support voice and
speakerphone features).
Speaker jack
This allows you to connect your modem to external
speakers (only for models that support voice and
speakerphone features).