Note: The indicator lights on the base and extension units blink green when the handset connected to the extension unit is taken off its hook.
3.Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear one, you've successfully set up the base and extension units. If you do not hear a dial tone, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.
If you're using the extension unit for an additional telephone, congratulations: you've completed the installation! If you want to use the extension jack with a satellite receiver, modem, or fax, see the instructions that follow for your device.
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver
After installing the base and extension units, follow these steps to connect the extension unit to a satellite receiver.
1.Disconnect the phone you used to test for dial tone from the extension unit.
2.Plug the telephone line cord from your satellite receiver into the
PHONE/DATA jack on the side of the extension unit.
If the indicator light on the extension unit stays green, your satellite receiver is now connected to your phone line. If it turns red, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.
Connecting to a Modem or Fax
After installing the base and extension units, follow these steps to connect the extension unit to a modem or fax.
1.Disconnect the phone you used to test for dial tone from the extension unit.
2.Plug the telephone line cord from your modem or fax into the PHONE/DATA jack on the side of the extension unit.
If the indicator light on the extension unit stays green, your modem or fax is now ready to operate. If it turns red, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.
Note: Under certain circumstances where static is present in your telephone line, the RC940 may not filter or remove such static. This condition can affect modem or fax machine performance. Try installing the base unit and/or the extension unit in another electrical outlet.
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