Chapter 2: Get started
enough to reach from your Telephony Gateway to the nearest cable
outlet.
Phone Cable
This is a standard phone cable with standard phone connectors (RJ11
type) on both ends. You can buy phone cables from any electronics
retailer and many discount stores.
Splitter (optional)
Provides an extra cable connection by splitting a single outlet into
two. You may need a splitter if you have a TV already connected to
the cable outlet that you want to use. You can buy a splitter from
any electronics retailer and most discount stores; you may also need
a short piece of coax cable (with connectors); use it to connect the
splitter to the cable outlet and then connect the Telephony Gateway
and TV to the splitter.
Note:
Using several splitters in a line may deteriorate
the quality of your television, telephone, and/or internet
connection.
Information packet Your service provider should give you a packet containing information
about your service and how to set it up. Read this information
carefully and contact your service provider if you have any questions.
Contact your service provider
Before trying to use your new Telephony Gateway, contact your local service provider to
establish an Internet account and telephone service. When you call, have the following
information ready:
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the Telephony Gateway serial number and cable MAC addresses of the unit (printed on
the Telephony Gateway)
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