IBM 2194, 6345, 2193 manual Appendix B. Modem information, Modem features, Modem information B-1

Appendix B. Modem information

Modem features

Using a telephone network, a modem allows your computer to communicate with other computers, fax machines, or telephones. For information about connecting your modem to a telephone network, See “Connecting your modem to the telephone network” on page 4-10.

Attention!

Before you plug your modem into a telecommunications system outside the country in which it was purchased, make sure your modem is designed to work with that telecommunications system. Otherwise, you could damage your computer. Read the guidelines in “Safety information” on page xiii before you plug your modem into any telecommunications system.

Some IBM computers have a modem already installed. If your computer came with a modem, all you have to do is connect the modem to a telephone line. (You may also connect a telephone to the modem if it has two RJ11C jacks). The system firmware is already configured to load the modem drivers and software once you have made the connections.

If your computer does not have a modem but you intend to install one, see the documentation that came with the modem for installation instructions and reference information.

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