3. Getting Started
Before you start using the A1 single port gateway, please install the following:
3.1. Connect the power and network
3.1.1. Connect the network
During this step, make sure your environment already have broadband Internet
access capability.
1. Broadband Router
Direct network connection—by this method, you need at least one available
Ethernet port in your workspace. Use the Ethernet cable in the package to connect
WAN port on the back of your phone to the Ethernet port in your workspace. Since
this VoIP Phone has router functionality, whether you have a broadband router or
not, you can make direct network connect. The following two figures are for your
reference.
2. as a broadband router
Use this method if you have a single Ethernet port in your workspace with your
desktop computer already connected to it. First, disconnect the Ethernet cable from
the computer and attach it to the WAN port on the back of your phone. Next, use the
Ethernet cable in the package to connect LAN port on the back of your phone to
your desktop computer. Your IP Phone now shares a network connection with your
computer. The following figure is for your reference.
