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From: portal!cup.portal.com!Nomad@harvard.harvard.edu
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Subject: Connecting a modem to a Merlin
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Date: 20 Jul 89 04:34:28 GMT
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I would like to connect a modem to the Merlin system at work but need a bit
of help.  The phones that we use have an extra jack on the bottom for use (I
am told) with a speakerphone or a "universal device interface".  The people
from AT$T are quite willing to sell me a little box to plug into it for a sum
over $250.00 (which seems a bit high for what is undoubtedly a very simple
little box).

Is there a way to connect the modem without the interface box to either the
phone itself or to the wall jack?  Will I be forced to run a line back to the
service entrance?

nomad@cup.portal.com