Linksys PAP2T manual Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP

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Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP

IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.

Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.

Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.

Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.

Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.

PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access.

Appendix B: Glossary

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Contents Internet Phone Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Front Panel Back PanelWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Phone 2 Port Getting to Know the Phone AdapterFront Panel Overview Connecting the Phone AdapterConnecting the Phone Adapter Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Accessing the Interactive Voice Response Menu Using the Phone Adapter’s Interactive Voice Response MenuUse this command to enter Response Menu Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu101 Enter 1 to enable 140 Use this command to check Unless instructed to do so by your Configuring the Settings for Your Internet Phone Service Entering a PasswordCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingInternet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet LED does not light up How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix B Glossary Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP PAP2T Appendix C SpecificationsStorage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix D Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix E Regulatory InformationInternet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Internet Phone Adapter with 2 Ports for Voice-over-IP Appendix F Contact Information Internet Phone Service Provider