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Router

A device that links computers and other equipment (such as  
printers and modems) to allow data to be sent between them.

Spam

Unwanted and/or undesirable email – the internet equivalent of junk mail.

Streaming audio (or video)

Audio or video files can be played over the internet by streaming files. 
This means you do not need the file saved on your hard drive.

URL

Uniform Resource Locator – this is the name for the address of any 
resource on the internet. You type the URL into your browser and are 
taken to that address, for example http://www.btyahoo.com

USB

Universal Serial Bus – this is a standard defining the type of connector 
on cables that connect devices (e.g. scanners and keyboards) to a 
computer. Different versions of USB give different connection speeds.

Virus

A hidden program that infects computers and spreads to other computers. 
Often transmitted by emails and can cause irreversible damage.

Web-based email (webmail)

Technology that allows you to send and receive email using a browser 
(as opposed to an email program like Outlook Express).

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Summary of Contents for Voyager 2500V

Page 1: ...rmation in your welcome emails letter Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract All information is correct at time...

Page 2: ...Getting started simple steps Learn about your desktop icons 7 Launch your browser 8 Learn about your security features 9 Learn about your email service 11 Set up sub accounts 13 Learn about your BT Broadband Talk telephone service 13 Set up BT Softphone 16 Learn about BT Openzone 17 More about your BT Voyager 2500V Lights settings additional devices wireless and gaming 18 Frequently asked question...

Page 3: ... or USB cable supplied Once your broadband connection is working you can use the CD again to connect wirelessly Your BT Voyager 2500V also includes access to Broadband Talk which allows you to make and receive calls over your broadband connection All you need is a telephone plugged into your BT Voyager 2500V to use the Broadband Talk service Tip Use a digital cordless telephone for your Broadband ...

Page 4: ...ktop icons Once you ve completed the installation using your CD ROM you ll find the following icons on your desktop Simply double click on an icon to access its service BT Yahoo Broadband launcher Use this icon to connect to the internet and go to your BT Yahoo Homepage For more details please go to page 8 BT Broadband Desktop Help Use this icon to launch your BT Broadband Desktop Help tool to diag...

Page 5: ...debar Step 3 Learn about and activate your security features Your BT Total Broadband service offers a number of security features to help protect you on the internet PC antivirus and firewall BT Total Broadband includes PC anti virus and firewall protection at no extra charge for BT Total Broadband Option 2 and above customers PC anti virus and firewall protection is available to BT Total Broadband O...

Page 6: ...e security controls that allow you to choose what types of web content are appropriate for your children and even keep tabs on what they re doing online You can use the default settings or customise them to suit each child With Parental Controls you get a simple way to manage your settings from any internet connected computer your choice of four customisable levels of internet access a web filter t...

Page 7: ...ation on setting up other email applications go to www btyahoo com help For help and support turn to page 35 Step 5 Set up sub accounts additional email addresses You can create up to four sub accounts on BT Total Broadband Option 1 and 2 or up to ten sub accounts on BT Total Broadband Option 3 and above Each sub account has its own email address personal sign in icon customisable BT Yahoo Homepag...

Page 8: ...uld be better than on a mobile phone but it can be affected by general congestion on the internet or by heavy loads on the broadband link to your home e g if someone is playing games online For this reason we cannot guarantee call quality Calling features A wide range of calling features is available for you to use on your Broadband Talk phone Calling features can be configured either directly usin...

Page 9: ...e internet mobiles and the Channel Islands Step 7 BT Softphone BT Softphone transforms your Windows PC or MAC into a phone letting you use your BT Broadband Talk account from any compatible PC with a headset BT Softphone keeps you in contact with your friends and family by making and receiving phone calls online but also offers much more than just phone calls With BT Softphone you can use webcams ...

Page 10: ...esktop Alternatively open your browser and type http voyager home into the address bar To access the advanced configuration settings you ll need to enter the username and password for the configuration manager admin is both the default username and password although you can change this to your own choice Failure to remember any revisions will make it necessary to reset the router returning it to its...

Page 11: ...if the number on the BSSID label is xxxxxxxE1 the wireless network name will be BTVOYAGER20500 E1 You can also find the Wireless Network Name for your router by accessing the router configuration manager see page 19 and clicking through to the advanced then wireless configuration page The Wireless Network Name is BT VOYAGER2500 Your BT Voyager 2500V is preset with 128 bit WEP wireless security and us...

Page 12: ...yStation 2 gaming account using the CD ROM provided with your PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor you must have a memory card with sufficient memory inserted in your PlayStation 2 insert the online game of your choice You can find more about online gaming at www bt com onlinegaming Uninstall the BT Voyager 2500V If you wish to uninstall the router please follow these instructions PC users Windows 98 SE Me...

Page 13: ...band connection occasionally stop working Please check you ve correctly set up your microfilters In particular check that you have microfilters correctly fitted to telephony equipment that makes occasional telephone calls such as digital television boxes or monitored security alarms Why am I getting slow web pages This could be caused by incorrect settings in Internet Explorer or a full cache of web ...

Page 14: ...chose If you occasionally exceed the monthly usage guideline for your product you can continue to use your service freely We won t restrict your service and we won t charge you for excess usage If you regularly exceed your usage guideline by a large amount each month then we may contact you about moving on to a product with a usage guideline more suitable for your needs Your BT Broadband Talk tele...

Page 15: ...opean Community Directive 1999 EC This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network This equipment complies with the essential requirements for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformance can be found on the BT Voyager 2500V web site at www bt com voyager Product disposal instructions for R...

Page 16: ...ique address used to send email e g for BT Yahoo yourusername btinternet com Email application email program An email program that allows you to read and write emails such as Outlook Express Ethernet A type of networking technology that links computers in local area networks Special cables carry signals between the computers Firewall A security system that is designed to restrict access to a compu...

Page 17: ...any resource on the internet You type the URL into your browser and are taken to that address for example http www btyahoo com USB Universal Serial Bus this is a standard defining the type of connector on cables that connect devices e g scanners and keyboards to a computer Different versions of USB give different connection speeds Virus A hidden program that infects computers and spreads to other c...

Page 18: ...desktop but you can also access BT Broadband Desktop Help from your system tray bottom right of your screen or from the Start Programs menu For free comprehensive online help and support please go to www bt yahoo com help The FAQs section on page 24 can also provide answers to many common problems You can also call our free 24 hour Service Status line on 0800 169 0199 to check the broadband networ...

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