Installation With A Standard Modem - Motorola VT2142 User Manual

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Installation With a Standard Modem

To AC
power
You must connect a phone
Shut down your computer properly. Follow the instructions provided with the computer.
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Unplug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter.
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Disconnect any cables connecting your computer to the modem. Please leave your modem connected to
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the cable or phone line that provides your Internet connection.
Hint: Your modem should remain off for about 10 minutes to "clear its memory" so it can recognize the
VT2142 when you turn it back on. You can continue with the installation during this time.
Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your modem.
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Connect the other end of the blue Ethernet cable to the blue Ethernet port labeled Internet on the rear panel
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of your voice gateway.
Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your voice gateway.
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Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.
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Note: If your high-speed Internet connection was through
Ethernet adapter, see
Plug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter into an AC power outlet. Refer to the instructions
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provided with the modem.
IMPORTANT:
its start-up process. Refer to the information provided by the modem manufacturer. For
example, startup for a Motorola SURFboard cable modem is complete when its Power, Receive,
Send, and Online lights are on and no longer flashing.
VT2142 Voice Gateway User Guide
Overview Installation
Configuration:
to the Phone 1 port
"Troubleshooting"
Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your modem to complete
Troubleshooting Contact
Basic Advanced
Internet
Cable or DSL modem
USB and your computer does not have an
on page 64 for information.
FAQ Glossary License
TCP/IP
Optional phone or fax machine
for a second line from Vonage
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