Getting Started; Before You Begin - VTech VONAGE IP8100 Series Feature Manual

Getting Started

Before you begin

1. Pre-register with Vonage Service by logging on to www.vonage.ca.
2. Check and make sure you meet the system requirement below.
• You must have a personal computer with the following applications and
hardware:
• Microsoft
Internet Explorer
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port
• DSL or two-way Cable broadband Internet Service
• Two-way broadband modem supporting a minimum of 90kbps uplink
• Ethernet port on modem; USB-only modems are not supported
3. During installation you may be required to enter a username and password
if you are a DSL user who is required to enter a user name and password
(PPPoE) to access the Internet, and you may be required to enter a specific
IP addresses if you have a static IP address. Before you begin, be sure to
contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain this information.
4. Check for package contents (see
step-by-step installation directions (see
IP8100 series telephone.
Note: you may download the latest copy of the IP8100 series
telephone User Manual by accessing the Customer Support tab on
www.vtechcanada.com.
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Internet Explorer
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5.x or Apple
page 3
5.5 or higher for Windows; or Microsoft
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Safari 1.0 for Mac
for a complete list) then follow the
page 4) to install and configure the
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OS 9 or higher