Making Connectivity Easier TM Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone Model No.: BEFN2PE Quick Installation This sheet will guide you through the basic steps needed to install the EtherFast® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler onto your network. If you have any problems during installation, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User Guide. Befor e You Start... You will need the following information in order to install the Net2Phone Cable/DSL Voice Enabler: · Your Voice Enabler's IP Address · Your Net2Phone account and PIN number (to use their voice service)* · Your Subnet Mask Only if applicable · Your Default Gateway · Your Primary DNS IP address 3. Connect a Standard Phone Cord to the RJ-11 Port on the back of the Voice Enabler. Connect the other end of the cord to your standard telephone. You will now be able to access the Voice Over IP features from this telephone. Your Net2Phone account is NOT set up at this time. Refer to the section called Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Voice Enabler for more information. 4. You will need to know the IP address of the Voice Enabler in order to configure it. This is done using the telephone that is attached to the Enabler. Pick up the handset of the telephone that is attached to the Enabler and dial 1**. The currently assigned IP address of the Enabler will be read back to you. If you are read a number that is anything besides 0.0.0.0, write this number down and proceed to Step 6. If the IP address you are read is 0.0.0.0, proceed to Step 5. 5. If the IP address you are read is 0.0.0.0, then your Voice Enabler does not have an IP address. There is one of two ways of assigning the Voice Enabler an IP address. You must choose between the methods. You cannot use DHCP and a static IP address for your Voice Enabler at the same time. a) If you are using DHCP software to assign IP addresses and your network is currently functioning properly, press the Reset button on the back of the Voice Enabler and dial 1** again. Once you are read an IP address other than 0.0.0.0, write it down and proceed to Step 6. If you are still read a 0.0.0.0 IP address, make sure that your Voice Enabler is connected properly and that the Power LED is lit. If you are still read a 0.0.0.0 IP address, then refer to the Troubleshooting section. b) If you are using static IP addresses on your network, you need to determine what IP address you would like the Voice Enabler to have. Pick up the handset of the telephone that is attached to the Enabler and dial 1**, and then XXX*XXXX*XXX*XXX, where "X" is a digit in the IP address, and "*" is a period between them. For example, dialing 1**192*168*1*2 would result in assigning the Voice Enabler a static IP address of 192.168.1.2. Check the Note: To avoid IP conflicts, ping the IP address you plan to assign to the Voice Enabler } If you currently have a Net2Phone PC2Phone or Net2Phone Direct account number, it can not be used with this service! You must use the account number printed on the calling card that was enclosed with your Linksys EtherFast® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler powered by Net2Phone. Installing Your EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Voice Enabler Onto Your Network 1. Connect a Category 5 (Ethernet) network cable from the Uplink Port on the back of the Voice Enabler to an open port on your router, switch or hub, which is connected to the Internet. Verify that the Crossover Switch is in the correct position. For more information about the Crossover Switch, types of cables, and which ports to connect to, refer to the Note: The diagram above is for reference purposes only. Every network is different. If you do not make a connection to the Voice Enabler by using the settings above, change the position of the Crossover Switch. chart below. 2. Connect the power-supply cable to the Power port on the rear of the Voice enabler, then plug the supplied AC power cable into a power outlet. · The Power LED will illuminate green as soon as the power adapter is connected. · The Diag LED will illuminate red for a few seconds while the Voice enabler goes through its internal diagnostic test. The LED will turn off when the self-test is complete. QI-BEFN2PE-10521NC DG address by dialing 1** again and listening for it to be read back. If you are read the IP address as you assigned it, write it down and proceed to Step 6. Continued on back... 6. Once you know the Voice Enabler's IP Address, open your web browser and type http:// and then the Voice Enabler's IP address that you have written down in the browser's Address box. Press Enter. In the example below, the IP address is 192.168.1.2. can also set the IP Address for the Voice Enabler using an attached telephone. For more information, see the beginning of this section. Net2Phone Enter the Account Number and the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that appear on the Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card that came in your Voice Enabler's box. 6. When you have properly configured the Setup page, click Apply. The following page will appear, notifying you that all of your settings have been accepted. 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). 7. A username and password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name box empty and type admin (the default password) in the Password box. Click OK. 8. The Cable/DSL Voice Enabler 's Setup page will appear. 9. Configure the following values. Host Name This field allows you to supply a host name for the Voice enabler. In most cases, leaving this field blank will work. LAN IP Address These values refer to your internal network settings. You can change the IP Address information of the Voice Enabler here. Select either Obtain an IP Address Automatically (if you use DHCP), or select Specify an IP Address (if you are using a static IP address). If you select Specify an IP Address, you may have to enter the values for your Subnet Mask, your Default Gateway Address and your DNS. Verify that the settings match the TCP/IP settings of the other computers on your network. If you are unsure about automatic IP address assignment or static IP addreses, see the beginning of this section. All values that you enter here must be compatible with the rest of your network. You QI-BEFN2PE-10416NC DG 7. Activating Your Net2Phone Account. a. If you have not activated your Net2Phone account through the Linksys/Net2Phone website, please select the link that will direct you to this website. (Follow the instructions to activate your account.) Remember to return here after you have completed activation and continue from this step. b. If you have already activated your account (or do not wish to activate it at this time), click on Continue. Note: If you choose not to activate your Net2Phone account now, you can do it at any time by going to the Help tab in the Voice Enabler's Web-based Utility. You will not be able to make any telephone calls using the Voice Enabler until you activate your Net2Phone account. 8. Close the browser window. Your Cable/DSL Voice Enabler is now configured to your network and you are ready to make phone calls. ...