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Taking the first steps
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4. Connecting the desktop phone with a router (Internet) or PC
Your desktop phone features a LAN connection, via which you can connect the
desktop phone to a router or PC.
It is at your discretion as to whether to connect the desktop phone to a router and
thus the Internet. However, you will require this connection, if you wish to use the
following features with your desktop phone:
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You wish to be notified as soon as new software is available for your desktop
phone on the Internet.
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The date and time on your desktop phone should be updated by a time server
on the Internet.
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You want to use info services and/or online directories on your desktop phone.
The desktop phone will have to be connected to a PC, if you wish to use the follow-
ing features with your desktop phone:
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You wish to set up the desktop phone using its Web configurator. Your PC will
also have to be connected to the router for this to work.
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You wish to use the additional PC software "
Gigaset QuickSync over Ethernet
"
to load images or tunes from your PC to your desktop phone.
For Internet access you need a router connected to the Internet via a modem (this
may be integrated in the router).
1. Guide the end of the Ethernet cable provided (Cat 5 with 2 RJ45 modular jacks)
from the rear through the recess in the housing.
2. Plug the jack on the Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the underside of the
desktop phone.
3. Then insert the second Ethernet cable jack into a LAN port on the router or PC.
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