User Guide VT2442 Voice Gateway
Your Internet Telephone Service and
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Regulatory, Safety, Software License, and Warranty Information Card
FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
Contents
Installation
Basic Configuration
Advanced Configuration
Configuring TCP/IP
Troubleshooting
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Remote SSH Access Ethernet Switch TOOLS Restore Defaults
Features
Overview
Sample Wired Home or Small-Office Network
Internet
Installation
Troubleshooting
Front Panel
Light
Description
Installation
Rear Panel
Key Item
Installation
Troubleshooting
Installation
Review “Before You Begin” on page 5 and “Precautions” on page
Before You Begin
Description
Precautions
Do not open the VT2442. Refer all service to Vonage
Gather Information
Connect the VT2442
Installation With an Existing Router
Internet
11 Plug the other end into an AC power outlet
Optional phone or fax machine for a second line from Vonage
B Installation With a Standard Modem
Internet
Cable modem users
Connecting Your Telephone
DSL modem users
Basic Configuration
Logging In to the VT2442 see page Configuration Overview see page
WAN Configuration see page LAN Configuration see page
Restarting the VT2442 see page
Logging In to the VT2442
Configuration Overview
Exporting the VT2442 Configuration
Importing the Saved Configuration
Click To
Restarting the VT2442
Logging Out
WAN Configuration
3 Click WAN Configuration
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WAN Setup for PPPoE DSL
PPPoE Connection Setup fields and buttons
Field or Button
Description
WAN Setup for a Static IP Address Cable Modem
PPPoE Connection Setup fields and buttons continued
Field or Button
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WAN Setup for DHCP Cable Modem
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NAT - Enables Network Address Translation
LAN Configuration
LAN Configuration fields and buttons
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LAN Configuration fields and buttons continued
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Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
Field or Button
Advanced Configuration
ADVANCED
UPnP
UPnP fields
Field Description
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IP QoS
IP QoS fields and buttons
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IP QoS Traffic Rule
IP QoS Traffic Rule fields
Field
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IP QoS Traffic Rule fields continued
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Configuration
TCP/IP Wireless
Port Forwarding
Port Forwarding fields and buttons
Field or Button
Description
Port Forwarding fields and buttons continued
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Wireless
Custom Port Forwarding
Custom Port Forwarding fields
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Configuration
DMZ Settings
DMZ Settings fields
Field
Description
IP Filters
IP Filters fields and buttons
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Custom IP Filters
Custom IP Filters fields
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FieldDescription
LAN Clients
LAN Clients fields
Web Filters
Web Filters fields
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Dynamic DNS Client
Dynamic DNS Client fields
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Multicast
Multicast fields
Field
Description
Static Routing
Static Routing fields
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Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing fields
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Remote Web Access
Remote Web Access fields
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Remote SSH Access
Remote SSH Access fields
Installation
Configuration
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch fields
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Restore Defaults
TOOLS
Button
Description
Import/Export Configuration
Import/Export Configuration fields and buttons
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Remote Log - Router
Remote Log - Router fields
Installation
Configuration
User Management
Use this window to change the password for the User Name router
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Ping Test
Ping Test fields and buttons
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Restart
Restart fields
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STATUS
Network Statistics
Connection Status
Connection Status fields
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DDNS Update Status
DDNS Status fields
Installation
Configuration
DHCP Clients
Product Information
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System Log - Router
Installation
Configuration
TCP/IP Wireless
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
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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Configuration
Basic Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
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
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solutions
Power light is off Cannot send or receive data or phone calls or
Resetting All of Your Equipment
Replacing an Existing Router with the VT2442
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5 Disconnect any cables connecting your computers to the router
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q How do I configure the VT2442?
Q What is included with the built-in router?
Q Can I play online games through my VT2442?
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