
IP Telephone User Guide
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Configuring the device
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Flexor 500 to
your PC and to the Internet and instructions on configuring the device.
This chapter assumes that you have already established a broadband
service with your Internet service provider (ISP) or have an Internet
connection via a LAN. These instructions provide a basic configuration that
should be compatible with your home or small office network setup. Refer
to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.
Installing the software
It is highly recommended that the Voice Connect application is installed
before connecting the device. This provides additional features and helps
with configuring the Flexor 500.
For more information on the Voice Connect software, see
Installing the Voice Connect application on page 68.
Connecting the hardware
This section describes how to connect the device to the power outlet and
your computer(s) network.
The single-page Installation Sheet provided in the packaging with the
Flexor 500 should be referred to for instructions and help on cabling.
For detailed connection information see Figure 3-3 - Flexor 500 Rear
Connectors and Connections on page 14.
If your LAN Ethernet switch has a spare connection then connect the
Ethernet cable from this connection to the LAN port on the Flexor 500.
If there is no spare connection then unplug your PC from the network and
connect the cable from the LAN Ethernet switch to the Flexor 500 LAN
port. Connect another cable from the Flexor 500 PC port to your PC
network card.
It is important that the PC and the Flexor 500 are on the same local
network.
The steps to follow to connect the Flexor 500 are described below.
Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cables and handset
Connect the provided Ethernet cable from a network connection to the
LAN port on your device.
If you require a network connection for a PC and your network router does
not have a spare connection then connect your PC to the PC socket on the
Flexor 500 using another Ethernet cable.
Note