Connecting Data Equipment

1.Connect the data terminal to the modem:

a. Using an EIA-232-D cable, connect the SERIAL connector on the data terminal to the modem.

NOTE:

For any data terminal that has both COM1 and COM2 connectors, make sure you use the one designated for data transmission. See the customer’s system administrator if you are not sure.

2.Make sure that the modem option settings for speed and parity are compatible with those of the data terminal. If you are not sure, see the customer’s system administrator or the documentation packaged with the modem and data terminal.

3.Connect the modem to the GPA:

a.Connect one end of a D4BU cord to the TEL/EQUIP jack on the GPA.

b.Connect the other end to the modem as indicated in the modem’s documentation (usually the LINE jack).

4.Connect the GPA to the analog multiline telephone:

a.Plug one end of a D8AC cord into the VT jack on the back of the GPA.

b.Plug the other end into the OTHER jack on the underside of the telephone.

c.Slide the switch on the back of the GPA to Automatic or

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