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Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter
Overview
Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP
Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter
Overview
This chapter gives instructions on how to connect the Phone Adapter to your network and telephones or fax
machines. Shown below is a connection diagram displaying a typical setup.
This chapter also describes the Phone Adapter’s placement options. You can place it flat on a surface, attach the
Phone Adapter’s base so it can stand in place, or mount the Phone Adapter on a wall.
Instructions for Connecting the Phone Adapter
If you already have an account set up with your Internet phone service provider, then proceed to step 1.
If you do not have an account set up with your Internet phone service provider, then go to your provider’s website
and sign up for service. After you have set up an account, proceed to step 1.
1. Using a telephone cable, connect your telephone to the PHONE 1 port of the Phone Adapter.
2. If you have a second Internet service account, then connect another telephone or a fax machine to the
PHONE 2 port of the Phone Adapter.
Figure 3-1: Connect the Phone Adapter to Your Network and Telephone
Figure 3-2: Connect the RJ-11 Telephone Cable
Telephone
Router
Cable/DSL
Modem
Internet
Phone Adapter
IMPORTANT: Do not connect either of the Phone ports
to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect a
telephone or fax machine to either of the Phone ports.
Otherwise, the Phone Adapter or the telephone wiring
in your home or office may be damaged.
IMPORTANT: The Phone Adapter includes a ringer
(ring signal generator), which is a source of hazardous
voltage. When the ringer is activated by an incoming
call, do not touch the Phone port wires, the wires of a
cable connected to either of the Phone ports, or the
internal circuitry of the Phone Adapter.