Setting Up ISDN Service 2-7
Preparing for an ISDN line
When you order an ISDN line, you will exchange information with the
ISDN service provider about the kind of service you need. The
provider, in turn, will give you some information about your line that
will be useful when you configure your Netopia ISDN Modem.
There are a few things to do before you can order an ISDN line:
■Find an ISDN service provider
■Decide on a type of ISDN line
■Choose a phone line
■Use your ISDN worksheet
These are explained in the corresponding sections below.
Find an ISDN service provider
ISDN service is typically provided by local telephone companies. In
certain regions, there may be other types of companies providing
ISDN service, such as long distance telephone companies. In this
user’s guide, we’ll refer to the ISDN service providers as telephone
companies.
If you are unsure of who provides ISDN service in your area, start by
contacting your local telephone company (refer to the list of contact
numbers for telephone companies that appears later in this
chapter). Ask for the ISDN service representative or for someone in
the company’s marketing or business services office.
Regardless of who you choose for ISDN service, the basic process
of setting up an ISDN line should be the same.