Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Phone Adapter with 2 FXS ports. This Phone Adapter will allow you to make phone or fax calls using your broadband connection. How does the Phone Adapter do this? Plug the Phone Adapter into your network router or gateway, then connect your phones or fax machines to the Phone Adapter.
Provides warranty information for the Phone Adapter. • Appendix E: Regulatory Information Provides regulatory information regarding the Phone Adapter. • Appendix F: Contact Information Provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
NOTE: The Phone ports do not carry any voltage. ETHERNET Port The ETHERNET port allows you to connect the Phone Adapter to your router or gateway using a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable. POWER Port The POWER port is where you connect the included power adapter.
Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Phone Adapter to your network and telephones or fax machines. Shown below is a connection diagram displaying a typical setup. Internet...
Connect the other end to one of the Ethernet ports on your router or gateway. 4. Connect the included power adapter to the POWER port on the back panel of the Phone Adapter. Connect the other end to a standard electrical outlet.
Response Menu Overview You may need to manually configure the Phone Adapter by entering the settings provided by your Internet phone service provider. This chapter explains how to use the Interactive Voice Response Menu to configure the Phone Adapter’s network settings. You will use the phone’s keypad to enter your commands and select choices, and the Phone Adapter will respond with voice responses.
If the menu is inactive for more than one minute, the Phone Adapter will automatically exit the Interactive Voice Response Menu. To re-enter the menu, press the * (star) key four times. The settings you have saved will take effect when you hang up the telephone. The Phone Adapter may reboot at this time.
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Use the * (star) key to enter a decimal point. Chapter 4: Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu Description Enable or disable the Phone Adapter’s DHCP feature. If your network router assigns IP addresses, enter 1, otherwise, enter 0.
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Enter 0 to disable Adapter Manual Reboot 732668 — Chapter 4: Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu Description Use this command to check the current MAC address of the Phone Adapter in hexadecimal string format.
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Factory Reset 73738 Enter 1 to confirm Enter * (star) to cancel Chapter 4: Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu Description This feature is password protected by your Internet phone service provider.
Entering a Password You will be prompted to enter a password if you want to enable the Web-based Utility or reset the Phone Adapter to its factory default settings. To enter a password, use the phone’s keypad, and follow the appropriate instructions.
Phone 2 port only if you have more than one Internet telephone service account.) • Make sure the yellow ACT LED on the back panel of the Phone Adapter is lit. If it is not lit, check your router and network connection to the Internet.
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Phone Adapter. 6. Select UDP as the protocol you will be using. 7. Enter the IP address of the Phone Adapter. For example, if the Phone Adapter’s IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided.
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2. Power off the router by unplugging its power adapter. 3. Power off the Phone Adapter by unplugging its power adapter. 4. Wait two minutes, then power on your cable or DSL modem by plugging its power adapter into an electrical outlet.
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports 8. Repeat steps 5-7 until you have entered all four port ranges for the Phone Adapter. Application Start and End Internet phone 1 5060 to 5061 Internet phone 2 53 to 53 Internet phone 3...
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2. Power off the router by unplugging its power adapter. 3. Power off the Phone Adapter by unplugging its power adapter. 4. Wait two minutes, then power on your cable or DSL modem by plugging its power adapter into an electrical outlet.
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2. Power off the router by unplugging its power adapter. 3. Power off the Phone Adapter by unplugging its power adapter. 4. Wait two minutes, then power on your cable or DSL modem by plugging its power adapter into an electrical outlet.
Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up your phone and dial a phone number. Some Internet phone service providers require you to dial 1 and then the area code for all calls, even local ones.
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
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Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Your service provider warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and your service provider’s entire liability under this warranty will be for your service provider at its option to repair or...
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You. Please direct all inquiries to your service provider. Appendix D: Warranty Information...
Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
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Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
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