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   Note whether you have a single computer  

connected directly to your cable/DSL 

modem, or one or more computers 

connected through a home router. 

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your cable/DSL modem. 

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Follow the instructions under 
this icon if you have one or more 
computers connected through a 
home router. 

For Static IP, see Appendix A ,page 18.
To activate a replacement TA, see Appendix B, page 19.
For integrated modem/home routers, see Troubleshooting, page 25.

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   Make sure you have the following information 

before you start your TA installation:

 

For all users

   AT&T CallVantage Service 

User ID 

Your 10-digit AT&T 
CallVantage Service 
number (provided in your 
order confirmation e-mail)

   AT&T CallVantage Service 

password 

You selected this when  
you ordered the service;  
if you forgot it, go to  
www.callvantage.att.com 
and click “Forgot your 
password?”

 

If you have DSL

   DSL Provider (PPPoE) 

username 

You must get this from your 
DSL provider 

   DSL Provider (PPPoE) 

password 

You must get this from  
your DSL provider 

 

If you have a home router

   Home router user manual 

The user manual you received along with your home  
router. Many manufacturers let you download this from 
their website.

 

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   Proceed to Step 2.

Summary of Contents for Telephone Adapter

Page 1: ...i Telephone Adapter Install Guide IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP...

Page 2: ...s and representatives will have no liability whatsoever for any damages or service problems including telephone service resulting from your or a third party s failure to properly install access or use...

Page 3: ...ipment 6 Step 3 Connect Equipment 8 Step 4 Turn on Equipment in Order 10 Step 5 Verify Your Connection 12 Step 6 Activate your Telephone Adapter 16 Appendix A Con guration for Static IP 18 Appendix B...

Page 4: ...ur TA to your computer or router D Link Telephone Adapter This will be referred to as the TA from this point forward 12V 1A DC Power Adapter Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will d...

Page 5: ...n When this light is off but the Link Activity light is green you have a 10 Mb connection Link Activity Blinks during data trans mission Off indicates no connection 5 Phone LED PSTN VoIP This light is...

Page 6: ...hly Make sure you have a cable or DSL Internet connection not dial up or satellite Make sure your cable DSL Internet connection is working i e you can browse to a known website like www att com If you...

Page 7: ...page 19 For integrated modem home routers see Troubleshooting page 25 B Make sure you have the following information before you start your TA installation For all users AT T CallVantage Service User I...

Page 8: ...Step 3 page 8 1234567 890 qwert uio p asdfghjk l xcvbnm QWERT UI OP ASDFGHJK FOR SINGLE COMPUTER CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO CABLE DSL MODEM ETHERNET PORT ETHERNET POWER OFF OFF ETHERNET PORT OFF OFF WAN UP...

Page 9: ...d home router have power switches turn them off B Unplug your cable DSL modem and home router from their power outlets You should perform this step even if you set their power switches to off C Leave...

Page 10: ...PSTN VoIP WAN ETHERNET 12V 1A 2 1 LINE ETHERNET PORT ETHERNET POWER OFF OFF Cable DSL Jack Telephone Adapter Personal Computer Telephone Cable DSL Modem Cable DSL Jack Perso Router Telephone Telephone...

Page 11: ...he PSTN VoIP switch on the back of the TA is set to VoIP C Proceed to Step 4 for one or more computers connected via home router page 11 FOR ONE OR MORE COMPUTERS CONNECTED THROUGH HOME ROUTER 1234567...

Page 12: ...e Adapter Personal Computer Telephone Cable DSL Modem Wall Outlet Cable DSL Jack Telephone Adapter Router Personal Co Telephone Cable DSL Modem Wall Outlet WAN UPLOAD RESET CONSOLE PSTN VoIP WAN ETHER...

Page 13: ...ter Router Personal Computer s Telephone Cable DSL Modem Wall Outlet B WAN UPLOAD RESET CONSOLE PSTN VoIP WAN ETHERNET 12V 1A 2 1 LINE ETHERNET POWER ON ON PORTS OFF ETHERNET PORT OFF RESET CONSOLE PS...

Page 14: ...ound error when attempting to browse the Web with my computer in Troubleshooting page 21 B Proceed directly to Step 6 page 16 1234567 890 qwert uio p asdfghjk l xcvbnm QWERT UI OP ASDFGHJK 1234567 890...

Page 15: ...mputer should already be set to obtain IP address automatically Please refer to your computer s online help for how to do this Instructions for common computers are provided in Troubleshooting page 22...

Page 16: ...Web page in Troubleshooting page 23 C Click Login to the web based management module D Click Con gure WAN LAN Access then click Con gure WAN Port E Select PPPoE from the drop down menu labeled Get IP...

Page 17: ...y your PPPoE username and password Make sure your cabling is correct according to Step 3 Power all devices down and unplug your DSL modem and home router Leave them off for at least 15 minutes Power u...

Page 18: ...d follow the instructions on the screen This process may take 5 30 minutes and you may hear some clicking sounds on your TA DO NOT turn the TA off while this sequence is underway D When the online seq...

Page 19: ...nnected to your Telephone Adapter You can also use the new advanced features available on your Personal Call Manager Web site at www callvantage att com If you experience any problems with the service...

Page 20: ...ode Proceed with Step C C Open your web browser and type in http 192 168 15 1 into the URL address box D Click Login to the web based management module on the TA con guration screen E Click Con g WAN...

Page 21: ...our TA is talking to our network Follow the instructions on the screen This process may take 5 30 minutes and you may hear some clicking sounds on your TA DO NOT turn the TA off while the sequence is...

Page 22: ...ddress but I m not sure 24 I have DSL and keep getting authentication fail for connecting status 24 I may have an integrated modem home router How can I nd out 25 I have an integrated modem home route...

Page 23: ...ce above but when powering up the TA HOLD down the reset button at the back then HOLD the reset button down for about 10 seconds 9 If you still do not get a dial tone contact technical support I can s...

Page 24: ...computer asks you to restart your computer Continued For Windows XP 1 Go to Start select Control Panel Double click Network Connections 2 Highlight the Local Area Connection icon and click Change sett...

Page 25: ...connect to the Internet even though I can see the Internet This is likely because your DSL provider installed communica tions software on your computer that is no longer used to connect to the Intern...

Page 26: ...u should nd your TCP IP properties in the Network Settings area of your computer see your computer s online help or page 22 of this guide if you do not know where this is If obtain IP address automati...

Page 27: ...dge mode Check with your router s owner s manual to see if it supports bridge mode and how to do so I can t get this to work with my company s VPN AT T CallVantageSM Service supports most VPN clients...

Page 28: ...ou can also try disconnecting the phone and using a different corded or cordless phone I cannot use this line in any other room You can connect a cordless phone base station into Line 1 on the TA in o...

Page 29: ...or other liquid intrusion or b Product that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modi cation by anyone other than an authorized service representative of AT T or c Product to the extent that t...

Page 30: ...connections and sockets A USB modem is a cable modem or DSL modem that uses a USB connection to link to a computer or router What is DHCP DHCP or Dynamic Host Control Protocol is part of your compute...

Page 31: ...s from their network for your cable DSL service Also home routers and the TA assigns Private IP addresses to computers laptops and other devices on your home network The following are the reserved IP...

Page 32: ...30 2004 AT T All rights reserved Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders Software and speci cations subject to change without notice ACS IG 0604...

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