Precautions, Gather information, Connect the vt2442 – Motorola VT2442 User Manual

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VT2442 Voice Gateway User Guide

6

Overview

Installation

Troubleshooting

Contact

FAQ

Glossary

License

Configuration: Basic Advanced TCP/IP

Wireless

Precautions

Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.

To prevent overheating the VT2442, do not block the ventilation holes on the unit.

Do not open the VT2442. Refer all service to Vonage.

Be sure you read and understand “

Your Internet Telephone Service and 911

” and

“Cautions Related to Electrical

Shock and Other Safety Concerns”

on page ii.

Gather Information

You may need to obtain the following information about your high-speed Internet connection:

For a DSL connection only, your user name and password

For a cable modem connection using

static

IP addresses only, your

IP address

,

subnet mask

,

default

gateway

, and

DNS

server IP address or addresses

If you already have a router, we recommend printing its configuration screens to use for reference during

Basic

Configuration

.

Connect the VT2442

If you already have a router, use instructions

A

:

Installation With an Existing Router

(see page 7).

If your cable or DSL modem has a built-in router with multiple computers connected, you should also use
instructions

A

.

If you have a standard cable or DSL modem with just one computer connected, use instructions

B

:

Installation

With a Standard Modem

(see page 9).

You can place the VT2442 on a flat surface horizontally or vertically. For vertical installation, insert the voice
gateway into the supplied base stand. The voice gateway slides snugly into a notch in the stand to keep it stable.

Caution!

We recommend powering your VT2442 through a surge protector or universal power supply (UPS).

If you have more than one computer connected to a single Internet connection, you have a router.

Some cable data and DSL providers supply modems containing a router. If your modem has
multiple Ethernet ports, it probably contains a router. If you are not sure, call your cable or DSL
provider and ask them whether your modem contains a router.

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