Vonage IP8100 manual Getting Started, Before you begin

Getting Started

Before you begin

1.Pre-register with Vonage Service by logging on to www.vonage.ca.

2.Check and make sure you meet the system requirement below.

•You must have a personal computer with the following applications and hardware:

•Microsoft® Internet ExplorerTM 5.5 or higher for Windows; or Microsoft® Internet ExplorerTM 5.x or Apple® SafariTM 1.0 for Mac® OS 9 or higher

•CD-ROM drive

•10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port

•DSL or two-way Cable broadband Internet Service

•Two-way broadband modem supporting a minimum of 90kbps uplink

•Ethernet port on modem; USB-only modems are not supported

3.During installation you may be required to enter a username and password if you are a DSL user who is required to enter a user name and password (PPPoE) to access the Internet, and you may be required to enter a specific IP addresses if you have a static IP address. Before you begin, be sure to contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain this information.

4.Check for package contents (see page 3 for a complete list) then follow the step-by-step installation directions (see page 4) to install and configure the IP8100 series telephone.

Note: you may download the latest copy of the IP8100 series telephone User Manual by accessing the Customer Support tab on www.vtechcanada.com.

Getting Started

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