User Guide VT2442 Voice Gateway
Cautions Related to Electrical Shock and Other Safety Concerns
Your Internet Telephone Service and
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FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
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Installation
Contents
Basic Configuration
Advanced Configuration
Troubleshooting
Configuring TCP/IP
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Remote SSH Access Ethernet Switch TOOLS Restore Defaults
Overview
Features
Internet
Sample Wired Home or Small-Office Network
Installation
Troubleshooting
Light
Front Panel
Description
Installation
Key Item
Rear Panel
Installation
Troubleshooting
Review “Before You Begin” on page 5 and “Precautions” on page
Installation
Before You Begin
Description
Do not open the VT2442. Refer all service to Vonage
Precautions
Gather Information
Connect the VT2442
Internet
Installation With an Existing Router
11 Plug the other end into an AC power outlet
Internet
B Installation With a Standard Modem
Optional phone or fax machine for a second line from Vonage
Cable modem users
DSL modem users
Connecting Your Telephone
Logging In to the VT2442 see page Configuration Overview see page
Basic Configuration
WAN Configuration see page LAN Configuration see page
Restarting the VT2442 see page
Logging In to the VT2442
Exporting the VT2442 Configuration
Configuration Overview
Importing the Saved Configuration
Click To
Logging Out
Restarting the VT2442
3 Click WAN Configuration
WAN Configuration
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PPPoE Connection Setup fields and buttons
WAN Setup for PPPoE DSL
Field or Button
Description
PPPoE Connection Setup fields and buttons continued
WAN Setup for a Static IP Address Cable Modem
Field or Button
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WAN Setup for DHCP Cable Modem
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NAT - Enables Network Address Translation
LAN Configuration fields and buttons
LAN Configuration
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Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
Field or Button
ADVANCED
Advanced Configuration
UPnP fields
UPnP
Field Description
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IP QoS fields and buttons
IP QoS
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IP QoS Traffic Rule fields
IP QoS Traffic Rule
Field
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IP QoS Traffic Rule fields continued
Configuration
TCP/IP Wireless
Port Forwarding fields and buttons
Port Forwarding
Field or Button
Description
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Port Forwarding fields and buttons continued
Configuration
Wireless
Custom Port Forwarding fields
Custom Port Forwarding
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Configuration
DMZ Settings fields
DMZ Settings
Field
Description
IP Filters fields and buttons
IP Filters
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Custom IP Filters fields
Custom IP Filters
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LAN Clients fields
LAN Clients
FieldDescription
Web Filters fields
Web Filters
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Dynamic DNS Client fields
Dynamic DNS Client
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Multicast fields
Multicast
Field
Description
Static Routing fields
Static Routing
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Dynamic Routing fields
Dynamic Routing
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Remote Web Access fields
Remote Web Access
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Remote SSH Access fields
Remote SSH Access
Installation
Configuration
Ethernet Switch fields
Ethernet Switch
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TOOLS
Restore Defaults
Button
Description
Import/Export Configuration fields and buttons
Import/Export Configuration
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Remote Log - Router fields
Remote Log - Router
Installation
Configuration
Use this window to change the password for the User Name router
User Management
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Ping Test fields and buttons
Ping Test
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Restart fields
Restart
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Network Statistics
STATUS
Connection Status fields
Connection Status
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DDNS Status fields
DDNS Update Status
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Configuration
Product Information
DHCP Clients
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System Log - Router
Configuration
TCP/IP Wireless
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
3 Double-click the Network and Dial-Up Connections icon to display the Network window
12 Click Obtain an IP address automatically
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows
4 Click Local Area Connection number. The value of number varies from system to system. The Local Area Connection number Status window is displayed
8 Click Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
4 Click Network Connections. Skip to step
6 Right-click the Local Area Connection. If more than one connection is displayed, be sure to select the one for your network interface
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11 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Problem
Troubleshooting
Possible Solutions
Power light is off Cannot send or receive data or phone calls or
Replacing an Existing Router with the VT2442
Resetting All of Your Equipment
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5 Disconnect any cables connecting your computers to the router
Contact Us
Q How do I configure the VT2442?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is included with the built-in router?
Q Can I play online games through my VT2442?
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Glossary
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