Quick Install Guide
for the Centillium
Telephone Adapter
Single PC connected directly to a cable modem
– If you are using a home router, please see the other side of this sheet
– If you have a DSL modem, please see other sheet
– If you have static IP (and for a description of static IP) please see instructions
on page 20 of the accompanying MTA-1
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Telephone Adapter Install Guide
Step 1: Gather Information
Make sure you have the following information before you start your Telephone Adapter (TA) installation:
AT&T CallVantage Service User ID
Your 10-digit AT&T CallVantage
®
Service number
(provided in your order confi rmation e-mail)
Step 2: Shut Off All Equipment
IMPORTANT! Shut down and unplug each device separately (i.e., don't simply shut off your powerstrip)
!
CABLE JACK
CABLE MODEM
CABLE
POWER
OFF
Step 3: Connect Equipment
CABLE JACK
CABLE MODEM
co-axial cable
(leave as-is)
Step 4: Turn on Equipment in Order
IMPORTANT! You must turn on your equipment
!
A
Plug in cable modem, turn on,
A
and wait until all lights go steady
Step 5: Verify Your Connection
B
A
Verify that the PWR, LAN,
If you still cannot browse
A
and WAN lights on the front
after restarting your PC or
of your TA are all steady
your PWR, LAN, and WAN
green (A) and you can
lights are not all steady
browse to a known website
green, see Troubleshooting
(e.g. www.att.com ) (
).
on pages 25-26 of the
B
If you cannot browse, restart
accompanying MTA-1
your PC.
Telephone Adapter Install
Guide.
You can now make calls by dialing the
10-digit number from the phone connected
to your TA and use the advanced features on
www.callvantage.att.com
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AT&T CallVantage Service Password
You were provided or selected this when you
ordered the service; if you forgot it go to
www.callvantage.att.com and click "Forgot your
password?"
PERSONAL COMPUTER
ETHERNET
PORT
OFF
TELEPHONE
ethernet cable
(use existing cable)
B
Plug in TA and wait 30 seconds
B
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If you are transferring your current phone number to AT&T CallVantage
Service, you will not be able to receive calls or place 911 Emergency
Dialing calls until your number is transferred. See your order confi rmation
emails for additional details.
If you experience any problems with the service, please refer to
Troubleshooting, page 24 of the accompanying MTA-1
Adapter Install Guide.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Telephone Adapter
Power Adapter
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This will be referred to as the TA
Using a power supply with a different
in this guide.
voltage rating will damage and void the
warranty of this product.
Telephone Cord (Grey)
Ethernet Cable (Blue)
You can use this to connect
You can use this to connect your
your telephone to the TA.
TA to your computer or router.
A
Shut down your PC and set the power switch to your cable modem to "off"
B
Unplug your cable modem
C
Leave all equipment off for at least 5 minutes
TELEPHONE ADAPTER (TA)
ethernet cable
(use cable provided)
for your service to work correctly
IN THE ORDER INDICATED
Step 6: Activate Your TA
A
Go to www.callvantage.att.com
A
B
and login using your AT&T
CallVantage Service User ID
and password.
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Telephone
!
WALL
PERSONAL COMPUTER
OUTLET
IMPORTANT use your existing cable between
!
your cable modem and TA and the blue
cable that came in this package between your
TA and your PC
!
C
Turn on PC
C
B
Click the "Activate TA"
Follow the instructions on
C
button.
the screen
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