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Setting Up Your Ooma Linx
The Ooma Linx is the perfect accessory to expand your home telephone setup. With the Linx
device, you have the flexibility to hook up a telephone, fax machine or other telephony device
anywhere in your house where you have an available power socket. Set up is quick and easy –
you'll be up and running in just minutes.
What's in the box?
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What do I need to use my Linx device?
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How do I set up my Ooma Linx?
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What kinds of devices can I plug in to my Ooma Linx?
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What are the advantages of using an Ooma Linx?
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What Ooma features can I use with the Linx device?
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How can I configure the Linx device for a fax machine?
What's in the box?
Your box should contain an Ooma Linx device and a Quick Start Guide.
What do I need to use my Linx device?
You need an Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie that has been installed and is functioning
properly. You will also need a phone cord to connect the Linx to the telephone or telephony
device you want to use.
How do I set up my Ooma Linx?
To get started, plug the Linx device in to a power outlet close to your Telo Base Station or Phone
Genie. Press and hold the Page button for three seconds to initiate registration mode. The PAGE
button is either on the back or the top-right corner of the Telo Base Station or Phone Genie,

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  • Page 1 How do I set up my Ooma Linx? To get started, plug the Linx device in to a power outlet close to your Telo Base Station or Phone Genie. Press and hold the Page button for three seconds to initiate registration mode. The PAGE...
  • Page 2 Plug a telephone, fax machine or other telephony device into the phone jack on the bottom of the Linx and pick up the telephone. If you hear the musical Ooma dial tone, your setup is complete.

  • Page 3: Setup Troubleshooting

    Setup Troubleshooting Most of the time, setting up your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie is a quick and painless process. Every so often, though, something comes up that’s a little bit outside of the norm. Before you panic, take a moment to see if your situation is addressed here!
  • Page 4 I don’t hear a dialtone when I pick up the phone If you don’t hear a dialtone when you pick up the phone, the color of your Ooma logo. If it is flashing red, that means your Ooma is not working yet. Please continue reading below for additional troubleshooting information.
  • Page 5 The lights on your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie system will not turn on if the system is not plugged in properly. Please take a moment to ensure that the power cable is securely connected to the POWER port on your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie, and that it is plugged into an active wall socket.
  • Page 6 The Play and Fast forward keys are lit blue You should only experience this if you have chosen the option to use your Ooma with a landline backup. When your Ooma device is offline and the Play and Fast forward buttons are turned on, it means that your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie cannot detect a phone line connected the the system.
  • Page 7 If you’ve ever wanted to move your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie away from your modem or router so that it is in a more convenient location, then the Ooma Wireless Adapter is perfect for you. Simply set it up to work with your wireless network, and you’ll have the freedom to move your Telo Base Station or Phone Genie anywhere you want.
  • Page 8 What if my home Internet connection is password protected? What security and encryption protocols does the Ooma Wireless Adapter support? What do I do if my Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie doesn’t receive a signal after I’ve set it up?
  • Page 9 Yes. During the initial setup process, you will need your plug your computer into the Ethernet port of the Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie. After you have set up your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie to run on your home Wi-Fi network, you will no longer need a computer for it to function.
  • Page 10 If you have enabled password protection on your home Wi-Fi connection, you can still use the Ooma Wireless Adapter. You will be asked to provide the appropriate network name and password during the setup process. What security and encryption protocols does the Ooma Wireless Adapter support? WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security protocols are supported.
  • Page 11 Yes! After you set up the Wi-Fi adapter on a new network, your Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie will remember your settings. Your Telo Base Station or Phone Genie will automatically connect to any saved wireless networks. Can I use my Ooma Telo Base Station or Phone Genie as a...