Tips And Troubleshooting; Resetting All Of Your Networking Equipment; Disconnecting Any Usb Cables From Your Cable Or Dsl Modem; Using Pppoe - Vonage VDV21-VD User Manual

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Is there some general advice for problem solving?
Absolutely! Many installation issues, such as no dial tone on your telephone or n
connection on your computer, can be resolved by:

Resetting all of your networking equipment

1. Turn off your:
a. Computer, if you have one (Shut down properly; it is not necessary to disconnect
power to your computer.)
b. Vonage V-Portal (Unplug power cord from the back of the V-Portal.)
c. Router, if yo
d. DSL or Cable
2. Wait at least 30 seconds before turning them bac
3. In the meantime, check that all the network cables are firmly snapped into the ports o
the devices in your network (computer, V-Portal, router, and m
4. Turn your equipment back on in this order:
a. DSL or Cable Modem (Plug the modem's power cord snugly back into the back
of the modem. Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your
modem to complete its start-up process. Most modems have a light that should
be lit solid when start-up is complete.)
b. Vonage V-Portal (Plug the V-Portal's power cord snugly back into the back of t
V-Portal. After a few seconds the light of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on th
V-Portal
that says "Powering up" followed by other messages that walk you through the
power-up process. Wait until you see the "Ready to make calls." message
displayed.)
c. Router, if you have one (Plug the router's power cord snugly back into the back
of the router. Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your router to
complete its start-up proc ss.)
d. Computer, if you have one (Turn on your computer. Open your Web browser and
check your Internet connection by visiting any website, such as
www.vonage.com.)

Disconnecting any USB cables from your cable or DSL modem.

Make sure you disconnect any USB cables from your cable or DSL modem, if any are
present. After disconnecting the USB cable, unplug the power cord from the back of your
modem and then plug it back in.

Using PPPoE

Many DSL service providers require that you use something called "PPPoE." If you have DSL
and are required to use a User name and Password to access the Internet, then your ISP
uses a PPPoE type Internet connection. If yours does, you'll have to set up PPPoE from the
Web UI of the V-Portal. If you are uncertain, contact your ISP to determine which type of
Internet connection you have.
View the Terms of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Pay particular attention to
Section 11 which explains limitations on Warranty, Remedy and Liability.
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