Precautions; Gather Information; Connect The Vt2142 - Motorola VT2142 User Manual

Overview

Precautions

Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
To prevent overheating the voice gateway, do not block the ventilation holes on the unit.
Do not open the voice gateway. Refer all service to Vonage.
Caution!
This product is for indoor use only. Do not route the Ethernet or telephone cables outside the building.
Exposure of the cables to lightning could cause a safety hazard and damage the product.
Caution!
We recommend powering your voice gateway through a surge protector or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).

Gather Information

You may need to obtain the following information about your high-speed Internet connection:
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For a DSL connection only, your user name and password
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For a cable modem connection using
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
Configuration.

Connect the VT2142

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If you already have a router, use instructions A:
If you have more than one computer connected to a single Internet connection, you have a router.
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If your cable or DSL modem has a built-in router with multiple computers connected, you should also use
instructions A.
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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If you have a standard cable or DSL modem with just one computer connected, use instructions B:
With a Standard Modem
You can place the VT2142 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.
VT2142 Voice Gateway User Guide
Installation Troubleshooting
Configuration:
static IP addresses only, your
Installation With an Existing Router
(see page 8).
Contact FAQ
Basic Advanced TCP/IP
IP address,
Glossary License
subnet mask, default
Basic
(see page 6).
Installation
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