Boca HOME OFFICE, User Manual

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External Modem
Section Three: External Modem
Requirements and Status Indicators
The external version of the H
OME
/O
FFICE
M
ODEM
has few
requirements and is easy to use. Be sure to read the
information in the Appendix about connecting to the phone
company. In addition, note the following:
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The communication settings are controlled by the
software that manipulates the serial interface present in
your system. The external modem is connected to that
interface.
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Operating the H
OME
/O
FFICE
M
ODEM
with a computer
requires communication software, either as a stand-alone
product as included here, or as part of an application
program.
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The H
OME
/O
FFICE
M
ODEM
takes a DB-25 (25-pin male
connector), but computer equipment varies. Check the
serial ports at the rear of your system.
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The H
OME
/O
FFICE
M
ODEM
uses an existing serial port (9-
or 25-pin connector) on the back panel of your computer.
You will need a 25-pin serial cable (available at most
computer retailers) to attach to the RS-232 serial port
connector on the back of the modem.
See the following page for a summary of the modem’s status
indicators.
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