Installation guide

Modem Types and Options
10 AlterPath OnBoard Installation Guide
After inserting the PCMCIA card into the OnBoard, the administrator must
configure the card as described in the AlterPath OnBoard Administrator’s
Guide.
Modem Types and Options
Modems can be connected to the OnBoard in one of the two following ways:
• An external modem can be connected to the AUX port on the back.
• A PCMCIA modem can be inserted into the PCMCIA slots on the front.
The following figure illustrates connecting an external modem to an AUX
port and connecting the modem to the telephone network.
Figure 1-8: Connecting an External Modem to the AUX Port and to the
Telephone Network
The following figure illustrates connecting a PCMCIA modem card to the
telephone network.
Figure 1-9: Connecting a PCMCIA Modem Card to the Telephone Network
Modem
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