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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Linksys SPA 2102 ATA

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3.  If no phone number has been selected, you can select a phone number for the extension. Then click 

Continue

 

Installing your Linksys SPA 2102 ATA

Now that your extensions are configured, you can install and  activate your device(s).

Follow the diagram below to connect your device using the ports on the back panel.

You will require either an analog phone or a fax machine with an analog phone to activate your device with 8x8 service using the  

Phone 1

 port.

PHONE 1

PHONE 2

ETHERNET

INTERNET

DC 5V

Power

Fax Machine

Computer or 

Laptop

Internet Connection 

(Router or 

Broadband Modem)

Power Adapter

Analog Phone

 or Fax Machine 

•  Use the 

PHONE 1

 and 

PHONE 2

 ports to connect an analog phone (or fax machine) with an RJ-11 telephone cable.

•  The 

ETHERNET

 port connects to an individual network device, such as a PC or a Laptop.

•  The 

INTERNET

 port connects to your router or if you have no router, direct to your cable or DSL Broadband Modem. 

Note: 

If you connect directly to a broadband modem, you will first need to configure your Linksys ATA to act as a router. Please 

see the instructions in the 

Using your Linksys ATA as a Router 

section.

•  The 

Power

 port is where you connect your AC power adapter.

Summary of Contents for SPA 2102 ATA

Page 1: ...extension s need to be configured 1 First go to the www 8x8 com website and Sign In to My Account 2 Enter Login and Password 3 Click the Configure button s for each extension to be configured i e 1014 1015 Note If your extension says Activate in the blue box it is already configured and you can go directly to the Installing your Linskys ATA section on page 3 For further assistance on activating yo...

Page 2: ...gure Extension Settings 1 You can select the following features and information for the extension Once done click Next Note You can always modify these settings later on 2 You will need to verify or provide your E911 address and then click Continue ...

Page 3: ... 2 ETHERNET INTERNET DC 5V Power Fax Machine Computer or Laptop Internet Connection Router or Broadband Modem Power Adapter Analog Phone or Fax Machine Use the PHONE 1 and PHONE 2 ports to connect an analog phone or fax machine with an RJ 11 telephone cable The ETHERNET port connects to an individual network device such as a PC or a Laptop The INTERNET port connects to your router or if you have n...

Page 4: ...one 1 port NOTE If you have a fax machine without a telephone handset attach a regular telephone to the Phone 1 port and then replace it with the fax machine after the phone port is activated 2 Lift your handset as if you were answering your phone or making a call You should hear a recorded message with instructions on how to enter your activation code and activate your device NOTE If you do not h...

Page 5: ... an analog phone to the Phone 1 or Phone 2 port b Dial and you will hear the Linksys Configuration Menu c Dial 110 to obtain the IP address of your Linksys ATA 2 Access the Linksys ATA web Interface to your Linksys ATA a Open a browser window on your PC or laptop b Enter the IP address into your browser c This should open up the configuration window If you can t access the configuration window Rec...

Page 6: ... phone and as a router for your PC or laptop when plugged directly into the Ethernet port of the ATA a To return to the original settings so your ATA device can be used with a router rather than connected directly to a broadband modem select Bridge from the Networking Service pull down menu If you need detailed instructions on connecting your Linksys ATA as a router to your Internet Service Provid...

Page 7: ...net The LED also flashes when the phone adapter is booting up or upgrading its firmware INTERNET Green The INTERNET LED lights up when there is an active connection through the port If the LED is flashing then there is traffic moving through that port PHONE 1 or PHONE 2 Green The PHONE LED PHONE 1 or PHONE 2 is solidly lit when a telephone or fax has an active or registered connection to your Inte...

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