Getting Started Guide

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Canadian
Regulations
Governing the Use
of Modems
Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems
Canadian Regulations Governing the Use
of Modems
NOTE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and
safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some
cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line
individual service may be extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural
areas.
Users should not attempt
to make such connections
themselves, but should contact
the appropriate
electric inspection authority or an electrician.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to
each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone
interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
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