Cisco

Phone Adapter with Router
Voice

User Guide
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Your guide to the Phone Adapter with Router has been designed to make understanding networking with the Phone Adaptereasier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Phone Adapter. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Phone Adapter. This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should payspecial attention to while using the Phone Adapter. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures”section.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome What’s in this Guide?

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Chapter 2: Networking Basics
An Introduction to Local Area Networks The Use of IP Addresses

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Phone Adapter
The Back Panel The Front Panel

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Chapter 4: GettingStarted
Before You Begin Connecting the Phone Adapter Configuring the Phone Adapter Placing the Phone Adapter

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Chapter 5: Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu
Overview Accessing the Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu Entering a Password Configuring the Settings for Your Internet Phone Service

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Chapter 6: Using theWeb-based Utility
Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility The Router Tab The Voice Tab

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the PhoneAdapter’s Web-based Utility

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Appendix C: Windows Help Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information
Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) Linksys

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connect a TelephoneFigure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect to the Modem Figure 4-4: Connect Power Figure 4-5: Login Screen Figure 4-6: Router - WAN Setup Screen Figure 4-7: MAC Clone Settings Figure 4-8: Static IP Settings Figure 4-9: PPPoE Settings Figure 4-10: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Figure 6-1: Login Screen Figure 6-2: Router - Status Screen Figure 6-3: Router - WAN Setup Screen Figure 6-4:Static IP Settings Figure 6-5: PPPoE Settings Figure 6-6: Router - LAN Setup Screen Figure 6-7: Router - Application Screen Figure 6-8: Voice - Info Screen Figure 6-9: Line 1 Status Figure 6-10: Voice - System Screen 7 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 24 25 27 27 27 30 32 34 35 38

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Figure 6-11: Voice - User 1 Screen Figure 6-12: Speed Dial...