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Distinctive Ring (US only):  Motorola SM56 Software Modem User's Guide

NOTE: This feature is not available on Data/Fax modems.

This modem can detect the ring patterns that are generated by the Distinctive Ring service feature, which is available from many telephone companies. Check with your telephone company for details.

With Distinctive Ring, multiple telephone numbers are assigned to our telephone line. Each number, when called, generates a different ring pattern. This allows you to use one phone line for all types of calls—voice, data, and fax.

The modem transfers the Distinctive Ring data to the communications application. Thus the modem can route calls to the appropriate application. For example, when a caller dials your fax number, the modem activates your fax application.

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Distinctive Ring (US only)