Linksys BEFN2PE User Manual

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Powered by Net2Phone
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BEFN2PE
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  • Page 1 Instant Broadband™ Series ® EtherFast Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Powered by Net2Phone Use this Guide to install: BEFN2PE User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY NET2PHONE. EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone Table of Contents Introduction The Linksys EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Features About Net2Phone Package Contents / System Requirements Getting to Know the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler The Cable/DSL Voice Enabler ’s Rear Panel...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Linksys EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Congratulations on your purchase of a Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone using your high-speed broadband Internet connection to place Voice Over IP telephone calls.
  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Cable/Dsl Voice Enabler

    • One Linksys Instant Broadband™ EtherFast ® powered by Net2Phone • One power adapter • One Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card (Not Shown) • One user guide and registration card System Requirements • One Available RJ-45 10/100 Port on Your Router, Switch or Hub (connect- ed to the Internet) •...
  • Page 6: The Reset Button

    Phone The Phone Port is where you will connect your standard telephone. Power The Power Port is where you will connect the included AC Power adapter. Reset Button See the section below concerning the Voice Enabler’s Reset Button. The Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the Voice Enabler’s connections, potentially clearing any jammed links.
  • Page 7: Your Network

    Connecting the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler to Your Network Overview Adding the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler to your existing router, switch or hub is easy. After connecting all your hardware together, you will have to set some values within the Voice Enabler’s Setup Utility. You will need the following values from your Network Administrator in order to install the Net2Phone Cable/DSL Voice enabler: •...
  • Page 8: Setting Up And Using Your New Cable/Dsl Voice Enabler

    Setting Up and Using Your New Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Configuring the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Now that your Cable/DSL Voice Enabler is connected to your network, you can begin configuring your system. 1. You will need to know the IP address of the Voice Enabler in order to con- figure it.
  • Page 9 From this page you can either continue with your Voice Enabler’s setup, or you can link to the Net2Phone/Linksys webpage in order to activate your Net2Phone account (if your Internet connection is already configured properly).
  • Page 10: Placing Phone Calls Using The Cable/Dsl Voice Enabler

    Automatic Location Information capabilities associated with 911 or E911 services or to permit access to 411 directory assistance services. Net2Phone and/or Linksys will not be liable for any damages, expenses, liabilities, risks, or harms arising out of or related to the Net2Phone services provided through this Equipment.
  • Page 11: The Cable/Dsl Voice Enabler's Web-Based Utility

    • Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Voice Enabler’s firmware may become avail- able on the Linksys Website. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Voice Enabler as it is seen on the internal LAN.
  • Page 12 Linksys/Net2Phone web site and enter your account number and PIN again - and select your calling plan. You will be able to make phone calls after you complete both steps.
  • Page 13 Series Help Here you will find links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation, a link to Linksys’s website, the application that upgrades the Voice Enabler’s firmware, as well as a link to Net2Phone’s website for Net2Phone account management.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler. Read below description to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. The Diag LED stays lit when it shouldn’t.
  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows NT? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, con- figuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
  • Page 16: Net2Phone Frequently Asked Questions / Troubleshooting

    You must use the account number that is pre printed on the back of the calling card that came with the Voice Enabler. Why would I want to use the Linksys Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone to make calls instead of using regular Net2Phone service? Because this service lets you make calls over the Internet with the ease of just picking up your phone.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION.
  • Page 18: Contact Information

    Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support and RMA Issues 800-326-7114 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com...
  • Page 19 © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.

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