FCC Regulatory Statements

The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of modems and other electronic equipment.

FCC Part 68 Registration

This high speed USB 56K FAX/MODEM complies with FCC Part 68 rules, and the use of this modem is subject to the following restrictions:

1. The FCC has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.

2.If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.

3.The telephone company may make changes in it's facilities, equipment, operation and procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the situation with the FCC.

4.If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

a.The telephone number to which this unit is connected.

b.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).

c.The USOC jack required.

d.The FCC Registration number.

Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the REN's of all the devices on any one line should not exceed 5.0. If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.

FCC Part 15 Registration

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)This device may not cause harmful interface, and

2)This device must accept any interface received, including interface that may cause undesired operation.