Vonage IP8100-1 Features Guide - Page 10

Warning, TEP 1, Helpful Hint - behind router

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Getting Started Setup Installation Without A Router INTERNET DSL or Cable Modem PC Handset 1 & 2 WAN Port NOTE: The IP8100 series telephone is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately) PC/LAN Port Base Unit Warning: Do not route the Ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved DSL or Cable modem with proper electrical isolation. STEP 1 Unplug the power cord from your Cable or DSL modem (the device your ISP provided which provides high-speed Internet). Make sure that you turn your computer off and that you do NOT plug in your IP8100 series broadband telephone until instructed to do so. Helpful Hint: The modem should be powered off for at least 10 minutes. If it is turned off for a shorter period of time, it may "remember" old information that will prevent it from working properly. 

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7
Getting Started
Setup
Installation Without A Router
PC
DSL or Cable Modem
INTERNET
Base Unit
Handset 1 & 2
NOTE:
The IP8±00 series telephone is
expandable up to a total of 4 handsets.
Uses model IP 8±± (sold separately)
WAN Port
Warning:
Do not route the Ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are
using a safety approved DSL or Cable modem with proper electrical isolation
.
PC/LAN Port
S
TEP 1
Unplug the power cord from your Cable or DSL modem (the device your ISP
provided which provides high-speed Internet). Make sure that you turn your
computer off and that you do NOT plug in your IP8±00 series broadband tele-
phone until instructed to do so.
Helpful Hint:
The modem should be powered off for at least ±0 minutes.
If it is
turned off for a shorter period of time, it may “remember” old information that will
prevent it from working properly.