Vonage IP8100-2 Features Guide - Page 9

Installation With A Router - behind router

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Getting Started Installation Directions Installation With A Router Base Unit INTERNET DSL or Cable Modem PC WAN Port Handset 1 & 2 Existing Network Router Laptop  NOTE: The IP8100 series telephone is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP811 (sold separately) 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: Using the blue Ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled "WAN," located on the back of the IP8100 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router. If you have a wireless router, place the base unit at least three feet (36 inches) away from your router to avoid interference. Helpful Hint: If all the Ethernet ports on your existing router are full, disconnect one of the attached devices from the existing router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable into the now free port on your router. Connect the device you just unplugged from your router to the yellow "PC/LAN" port located on the back of IP8100 series broadband telephone base unit. 

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7
Getting Started
Existing
Network Router
Base Unit
INTERNET
DSL or Cable Modem
PC
WAN Port
Laptop
Handset 1 & 2
Installation With A Router
Installation Directions
STEP 1:
Using the blue Ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port,
labeled “WAN,” located on the back of the IP8±00 series broadband telephone
base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router. If
you have a wireless router, place the base unit at least three feet (36 inches) away
from your router to avoid interference.
Helpful Hint:
If all the Ethernet ports on your existing router are full, disconnect
one of the attached devices from the existing router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable
into the now free port on your router.
Connect the device you just unplugged
from your router to the yellow “PC/LAN” port located on the back of IP8±00 series
broadband telephone 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.
NOTE: The IP8±00 series telephone is expandable up to
a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP8±± (sold separately)