Linksys ATA Administration Guide
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Basic Services and Equipment Required
Basic Administration and Configuration of Your Linksys ATA
Basic Administration and Configuration of
Your Linksys ATA Device
This chapter describes the equipment and services that are required to install your ATA device
and explains how to complete the basic administration and configuration tasks.
Refer to the following topics:
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”Basic Services and Equipment Required” section on page 28
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”Downloading Firmware” section on page 29
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”Basic Installation and Configuration” section on page 30
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”Upgrading the Firmware for the Linksys ATA Device” section on page 30
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”Setting up Your Linksys ATA Device” section on page 31
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”Using the Administration Web Server” section on page 31
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”Upgrading, Rebooting, and Resyncing Your Linksys ATA Device” section on page 34
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”Provisioning Your Linksys ATA Device” section on page 35
Basic Services and Equipment Required
To configure your Linksys ATA devices, you need the following services and equipment:
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An integrated access device or modem for broadband access to the Internet
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Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) for Voice Over IP Telephone service
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You must have to following information about your account:
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SIP Proxy (IP address or name)
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Account information and Password
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Computer with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (for system configuration)
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Analog phones
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UPS (uninterruptible Power Source) recommended for devices such as the Integrated
Access Device, network switch, router, and PoE switch to ensure that your phone system
continues to work during a power failure, just like your home phone.
