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Internet Phone Adapter
with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP
User Guide
Voice
Model No.
PAP2T
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the S
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s in this Guide?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Phone Adapter . . .
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Analog Telephone Adapter with 2 FXS Ports List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 2-2: Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 3-1: Connection Diagram of a Typical Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 3-2: Connect the RJ-11 Telephone Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Figure 3-3: Connect th
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP. This Phone Adapter will allow you to make phone or fax calls using your broadband connection. How does the Phone Adapter do this? Plug the Phone Adapter into your network router or gateway, then connect your phones or fax machines to the Phone Adapter. Each of the Phone Adapter’s two telephone jacks operate independentl
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP What’s in this Guide? This User Guide covers the steps for installing the Phone Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction Describes the Phone Adapter’s applications and the contents of this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Phone Adapter Describes the physical features of the Phone Adapter. Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter Explains how to connect the Phone Adapter to your network and phones (or fax machines). Chapter 4: Using t
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Phone Adapter The Back Panel The Phone Adapter’s ports are located on the back panel. Figure 2-1: Back Panel PHONE 1Port The PHONE 1 port (for your primary Internet phone line) allows you to connect your telephone to the Phone Adapter using an RJ-11 telephone cable. PHONE 2 Port If you have a second Internet phone service account, use the PHONE 2 port to connect a second telephone (or fax machine) to the Phone
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP The Front Panel The Phone Adapter’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Phone Adapter is powered on and connected to the Internet. It flashes when the Phone Adapter is not connected to the Internet. The LED also flashes when the Phone Adapter is booting up or upgrading its firmware. INTERNET Green. The INTERNET LED lights up wh
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Phone Adapter to your network and telephones or fax machines. Shown below is a connection diagram displaying a typical setup. Internet Cable/DSL Router Phone Adapter Telephone IMPORTANT: The Phone Adapter includes a ringer Modem (ring signal generator), which is a source of hazardous voltage. When the ringer is activated by an incoming Figure 3-1: Co
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 3. Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the INTERNET port of the Phone Adapter. Connect the other end to one of the Ethernet ports on your router or gateway. 4. Connect the included power adapter to the POWER port on the back panel of the Phone Adapter. Connect the other end to a standard electrical outlet. 5. The Status and Act LEDs will be solidly lit when the Phone Adapter is ready for use. 6. Follow the instructions provided by
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Chapter 4: Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response Menu Overview You may need to manually configure the Phone Adapter by entering the settings provided by your Internet phone service provider. This chapter explains how to use the Interactive Voice Response Menu to configure the Phone Adapter’s network settings. You will use the phone’s keypad to enter your commands and select choices, and the Phone Adapter will respond with v
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu When entering values, such as an IP address, you may exit without saving your changes by press the * (star) key twice within half a second. Otherwise, the * (star) key will be treated as a decimal point or dot. After entering a value, such as an IP address, press the # (pound) key to indicate you have finished your selection. To save the new setting, press the 1 key. To review the new setting, press
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices Description (press these keys on the telephone) Enable/Disable DHCP 101 Enter 1 to enable Enable or disable the Phone Adapter’s Enter 0 to disable DHCP feature. If your network router assigns IP addresses, enter 1, otherwise, enter 0. Check IP Address 110 — Use this command to check the current IP address of the Phone Adapter. Set Static IP Address 111 Enter the IP address To set
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices Description (press these keys on the telephone) Check MAC Address 140 — Use this command to check the current MAC address of the Phone Adapter in hexadecimal string format. Check Firmware 150 — Use this command to check the Version current version number of the firmware currently installed on the Phone Adapter. Enable/Disable Web- 7932 Enter 1 to enable This feature is password pro
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Interactive Voice Response Menu Action Command Choices Description (press these keys on the telephone) Factory Reset 73738 Enter 1 to confirm This feature is password protected by Enter * (star) to cancel your Internet phone service provider. (You will not need to reset the Phone Adapter to its factory default settings unless instructed to do so by your service provider.) If you have been provided a password, see “Entering a Password.
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Entering a Password You will be prompted to enter a password if you want to enable the Web-based Utility or reset the Phone Adapter to its factory default settings. To enter a password, use the phone’s keypad, and follow the appropriate instructions. To enter A, B, C, a, b, or c — press the 2 key. To enter D, E, F, d, e, or f — press the 3 key. To enter G, H, I, g, h, or i — press the 4 key. To enter J, K, L, j, k, or l — press the
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems you may experience when installing and using the Phone Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check your Internet phone service provider’s website. Common Problems and Solutions 1. I don’t hear a dial tone. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: Make sure the telephone is plugged into the correc
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 2. When I make a telephone call, the call doesn’t go through; instead, I hear a fast busy signal. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: Follow these instructions to reboot your cable or DSL modem, Phone Adapter, and router: 1. Power off your cable or DSL modem by unplugging its power adapter. 2. Power off the router by unplugging its power adapter. 3. Power off the Phone Adapter by unplugging its power adapter. 4. Wait two
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP 4. My telephone does not ring, and my calls automatically go to voicemail. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: Make sure the telephone is plugged into the correct port, PHONE 1 or PHONE 2. (You should use the Phone 2 port only if you have more than one Internet telephone service account.) Make sure the ringer volume on your telephone is set to an audible level. Follow these instructions to reboot your cable or DSL mo
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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up your phone and dial a phone number. Some Internet phone service providers may require specific dialing instructions. Please check with your Intenet phone service provider for details. Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? No. Your high-speed Internet connection must be active when you make Internet phone or fax calls. Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet
