User manual VTECH IP8100-1 QUICK START

[. . . ] You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours when you first receive your phone. You will know the batteries need charging when: · The low battery message is displayed. · The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is completely clear and does not activate when you press the keys. · I M P ORTANT · BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Make sure that you have installed and fully charged the handset batteries. 2 IP8100 series Quick Start Guide Getting Started Pre-Installation Answer the following questions for the instructions that are appropriate for you. [. . . ] STEP 6 Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom or your IP8100 series telephone and the other end into the electrical outlet. This turns the IP8100 series broadband telephone on. Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green. Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the broadband telephone. STEP 7 Turn your computer on, and check your computer to see if your Internet is working, try to visit any website. If your Internet is working, please proceed to STEP 9. STEP 8: Cable Users If you receive Internet access through a Cable modem, you may need to register the IP8100 series telephone with your ISP. Please contact them to update your information; you will likely need your WAN MAC address, which is located on the bottom of the IP8100 series telephone. Once your ISP has updated your account, proceed to step 9. -- OR -- 5 Installation Without A Router cont' DSL Users If you have DSL and are required to enter a user name and password (PPPoE) when accessing the Internet, you may be required to authenticate the IP8100 series telephone. A. C. Open a web browser such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer using the computer connected through your IP8100 series telephone ethernet port. In the address of location field, type <http://192. 168. 15. 1> and press ENTER. Enter the default password `VTech' and click on login. On the Setup Wizard screen, click Run Wizard to start the set-up. Follow Wizard screens to complete the setup. STEP 9: Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user manual. Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great savings and superior quality of Vonage right now!Please call 800-342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan. 6 IP8100 series Quick Start Guide Installation With A Router INTERNET Base Unit DSL or Cable Modem PC WAN Port Laptop Existing Network Router Handset 1 & 2 NOTE: The IP 8100 series telephone is expandable up to a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately) Warning: Do not route the ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved DSL or Cable modem with proper electrical isolation. 7 IP8100 series Quick Start Guide Installation With A Router STEP 1: Using the blue ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled "WAN, " located on the back of the IP8100 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router. If you have a wireless router, place the base unit at least 3' away from your router to avoid interference. Helpful Hint: If all the ethernet ports on your existing router are full, disconnect one of the attached devices from the existing router. Plug the blue ethernet cable into the now free port on your router. [. . . ] Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green. Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the broadband phone. STEP 3: Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user manual. [. . . ]