What Is The Lifeline Feature; Do I Need Lifeline; Can I Connect More Than One Phone To The Phone Port; Can I Receive Incoming Pstn Call Through P2608Hwl - ZyXEL Communications P-2608HWL-D1 Support Notes

P-2608HWL Series Support Notes
L stands for Lifeline. This Lifeline function is supported in P2608 models with an L in the model name (for
example, P2608HWL). P2608HWL supports the PSTN lifeline function. PSTN lifeline allows you to have
VoIP and PSTN phone services at the same time.

What is the Lifeline feature?

When power to the Prestige is lost, the Lifeline feature gives you the ability to call specified emergency rescue
authority (Police, Fire department etc.) through the P2608HWL as if you are calling on a regular phone.

Do I need Lifeline?

Lifeline support on your VoIP telephone adapter depends on your government regulation or ITSP provider. In
some countries, lifeline support is mandatory by law.

Can I connect more than one phone to the phone port?

Yes. P2608HWL Series supports REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) which automatically detects the number
of devices connected to the phone line. Your P2608HWL-D1 supports up to three devices per each telephone
port.
Can I receive incoming PSTN call through P2608HWL Series?
Yes. P2608HWL Series supports a connection to a PSTNline. This allows you to receive incoming PSTN calls.
Can I make a PSTN call through P2608HWL Series?
Yes. You can make a PSTN call through P2608HWL by pressing a prefix number that you have specified in the
web configurator. You can store up to nine prefix numbers on the P2608HWL. In case when power to the
P2608HWL is lost, calls are made through the PSTN line; similar to when you make a call using a regular
PSTN phone.

VoIP FAQ

What is Voice over IP?

Voice over IP (VoIP) is an emerging technology based on the open IEEE standards. VoIP refers to the
transmission of voice data over the Internet. Various protocols are available for voice transport. The most
commonly used are SIP and H.323.
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