The AT-MUX utility is a Windows based application that bridges the fiber optic port to the copper port. Once you installed the AT-MUX utility on your system, the copper port of the AT-2911GP adapter card turns into a switch port. When you want to connect a VoIP phone to your PC, you must install the AT-MUX utility on your Windows operating system.
The following list shows the supported operating systems for the AT-MUX utility:
Windows 7
Windows XP 32-bit
Here are the guidelines for installing on your operating system:
To install the AT-MUX utility, you must have administrative privileges.
Once you install the AT-MUX utility on your computer, the copper port no longer functions as a regular network port. For example, you cannot assign an IP address to the copper port. If you want to use the copper port as a network port, uninstall the AT-MUX utility. See “Uninstalling the AT-MUX Utility” on page 72.
To use the AT-MUX utility to work as a bridge between the fiber optic port and copper port of the AT-2911GP adapter card, follow the steps below:
“Downloading the AT-MUX Utility Setup File” on page 65
“Installing the AT-MUX Utility” on page 67
“Accessing the AT-MUX Utility” on page 69
