Apple Macintosh Performa 5400 Series - Manual (Page 6)

Connecting the modem
A modem is hardware that may already be installed inside your computer. The
modem enables your computer to send and to receive faxes and telephone
calls, to connect to the Internet, to access online services, and to communicate
with other computer users. (To use the modem, you must also set up the
appropriate software already installed on your Performa.)
If your computer came with an internal modem and you want to connect the
modem now, follow the next illustration. You can confirm whether you have an
internal modem by seeing if you have an internal modem connector on the
back of your computer, as shown in the next illustration. (Also, a standard
telephone cord will have come with your computer.)
If your computer came with an external modem, connect it to the external
modem port and follow the instructions in the modem manuals that came
with your computer or with the modem.
IMPORTANT When connecting a modem, make sure you connect the modem
to an analog phone line—the kind used typically in homes. (A digital phone
line could damage the modem.) If you’re connecting the modem at home, you
probably have an analog phone line. Your modem manuals contain more
information about using your modem.
Internal modem connector Phone cord Phone jack in wall
External modem port
(This port is covered if an
internal modem is installed.
If it is covered, do not remove
the cover or plug anything into
the external modem port.)
To telephone
Line splitter
(purchased separately)
To internal modem
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