Connecting an FXO Line
Connecting an FXO Line
Use a straight-through RJ-11 cable to connect the FXO voice port to the PSTN or PBX through a
telephone wall outlet.
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF
Warning
or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables,
detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
To connect the FXO line, follow these steps:
Step 1
Connect one end of the straight-through RJ-11 cable to the FXO port. See
Figure 3-31
1
2
Connect the other end of the RJ-11 cable to a telephone wall outlet.
Step 2
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Connecting an FXO Line
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FXO port
RJ-11 cable
1
3
3
Telephone outlet
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router
Figure
3-31.
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