Reference Manual for the Broadband Voice Adapter TA612V
•Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP: The TA612V adapter dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on your local network.
•DNS Proxy: When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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•Smart Wizard: The TA612V adapter Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
•Visual monitoring: The TA612V adapter’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
•TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter.
•Stand for vertically mounting the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter
•AC power adapter.
•Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•NETGEAR CD, including:
– This guide.
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