2 Installation
Introduction
This chapter shows you
What You Will Need
Before starting, make sure you have everything you will need.
We supply
An MT5600ZDX data/fax modem or a MT5600ZDXV voice/data/fax modem
A DC power transformer
One RJ11 phone cable
A printed Quick Start Guide
An system CD containing modem drivers, this User Guide, a communications software package (PhoneTools) and other software programs
Four vinyl gripper feet for the bottom of the modem
You supply
A computer with an available serial port. The processor speed should be at least 75 MHz in order to take full advantage of the ZDXV’s telephony features.
A shielded RS232 serial cable with a male
A nearby AC power outlet
A nearby phone jack
(Optional) If you want speakerphone functions along with the ability to record sound or .WAV files through the sound card at the same time, you will need:
•One stereo PC microphone
•One stereo male to male patch cord
•One sound card
•Speakers
Safety Warnings
•Use this product only with UL- and
•Never install phone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install a phone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch uninsulated phone wires or terminals unless the phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying phone lines.
•Avoid using a phone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm; there is a risk of electrical shock from lightning.
•Do not use a phone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telephone line cord.
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