Installation Preparations
The maximum number of telephone devices connected to each
The sum of the REN load on all of the telephone devices attached to each port must not exceed 5 REN.
Telephone Device Types
You can use telephone devices that are not labeled with a REN number, but the maximum number of attached telephone devices cannot be accurately calculated. With telephone devices that are not labeled, each device should be connected and the ring signal should be tested before adding more devices. If too many telephone devices are attached and the ring signal can no longer be heard, telephone devices should be removed until the ring signal works properly.
Telephones, fax machines, and other telephone devices use the center 2 pins of the
Dialing Requirements
All your telephones should be set to use
Telephone Wiring Requirements
The cable modem supports connecting to the interior telephone wiring as well as connecting directly to a telephone or fax machine. The maximum distance from the unit to the most distant telephone device must not exceed 1000 feet (300 meters). Use
Important: Connection to an existing or a new permanently installed home telephone wiring network should be done by a qualified installer or at the direction of your telephone service provider.
What Types of Service Accounts Do I Need?
Depending upon the features your service provider offers, you may need to establish one or both of the following accounts:
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An account for telephone service, if your cable modem supports digital telephone service
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