ZyXEL Communications P-2701RL VoIP ATA / Gateway with Lifeline, P-2702R VoIP ATA / Gateway 1.2 How It Works

Chapter 1 Introduction

SECTION	PAGE	DESCRIPTION
Wall Mounting	47	How to attach the ZyXEL Device to a wall.
Instructions
Safety Warnings	49	Using the ZyXEL Device safely.
Open Software	49	Description of ZyXEL’s open software use and where to
Announcements		download open source components modified by ZyXEL.
Legal Information	51	Certifications, warranty and customer support
		information.

1.2 How It Works

The following figure shows how the ZyXEL Device works:

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•When you make a phone call over the Internet, you use a telephone (A) to dial the number. The P-2701RL supports one telephone connection, and the P-2702R supports two telephone connections.

The telephone is connected to your ZyXEL Device (C), which is connected to the broadband modem or router that provides Internet access (D).

•When you want to use the Internet, you use your computer (B). Your computer is connected to your ZyXEL Device (C), which is connected to the broadband modem or router that provides Internet access (D).

You also use your computer to configure the ZyXEL Device.

•P-2701RL Only (E): Use your telephone (A) to make calls over the regular telephone network (PSTN or Public Switched Telephone Network).

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