Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP. 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?
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Phone Adapter The Back Panel The Phone Adapter’s ports are located on the back panel. Figure 2-1: Back Panel PHONE 1Port The PHONE 1 port (for your primary Internet phone line) allows you to connect your telephone to the Phone Adapter using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP The Front Panel The Phone Adapter’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Phone Adapter is powered on and connected to the Internet.
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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 Cable/DSL Router...
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 3. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the INTERNET port of the Phone Adapter. 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.
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 4: Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice 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.
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu When entering values, such as an IP address, you may exit without saving your changes by press the * (star) key twice within half a second. Otherwise, the * (star) key will be treated as a decimal point or dot. After entering a value, such as an IP address, press the # (pound) key to indicate you have finished your selection.
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices (press these keys on the telephone) Enable/Disable DHCP Enter 1 to enable Enter 0 to disable Check IP Address — Set Static IP Address Enter the IP address using the numbers on your telephone keypad.
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices (press these keys on the telephone) Check MAC Address — Check Firmware — Version Enable/Disable Web- 7932 Enter 1 to enable based Utility of Phone Enter 0 to disable Adapter Manual Reboot...
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices (press these keys on the telephone) 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...
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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.
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems you may experience when installing and using the Phone Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check your Internet phone service provider’s website.
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 2. When I make a telephone call, the call doesn’t go through; instead, I hear a fast busy signal. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: • Follow these instructions to reboot your cable or DSL modem, Phone Adapter, and router: 1.
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 4. My telephone does not ring, and my calls automatically go to voicemail. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: • Make sure the telephone is plugged into the correct port, PHONE 1 or PHONE 2. (You should use the Phone 2 port only if you have more than one Internet telephone service account.) •...
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up your phone and dial a phone number. Some Internet phone service providers may require specific dialing instructions. Please check with your Intenet phone service provider for details. Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? No.
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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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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...
Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 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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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix E: Regulatory Information...
Contact your service provider if the warranty support issues are to be handled by them as per your service agreements. Linksys Visit Linksys online for information on the latest products and updates for your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com Appendix F: Contact Information...
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