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Government Requirements
Certain governments require that instructions pertaining to connection to the telephone
network be included in the installation and operation manual. Specific instructions ar e
listed in the following sections.

United States – Notice to Users of the Telephone Network

1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the e quipm ent is a la bel
that contains, among other information, the FCC approval number which includes
the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. The label is located on
the bottom of your modem.
2. The Hotwire 6350 ReachDSL Modem connects to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN) using the Universal Service Order Code (USOC) RJ11C or
RJ14C.
3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to
the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices
not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may
be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone
company to determine the maximum RENs for the callin g area.
4. If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
5. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advance notice in or der for you to make the
necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
6. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact your sales or service
representative (as appropriate) for repair or warranty information. If the product
needs to be returned to the company service center for repair, conta ct them direct ly
for return instructions using one of the following methods:
—Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com.
—Telephone: Call our automated system to receive current inf ormation via fax or
to speak with a company representative.
Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-870-2221
Outside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-2340
If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is
resolved.
7. The user is not authorized to repair or modify the equipment.