Motorola Vonage VT2142 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Vonage
®
Device Motorola VT2142

1. If you purchased your Vonage®Device from a retail store,
you must first activate your Vonage phone service.
(You will need to provide the MAC ID on the bottom
of the Vonage Device.)
In the U.S., visit www.vonage.com/activate.
In Canada, visit www.vonage.ca/activate.
2. If you received your Vonage Device in the mail
from Vonage, your Vonage phone service has
already been activated.
3. You also need a high-speed Internet connection,
such as DSL or cable, to use Vonage.
Helpful terms:
ISP (Internet Service Provider) –The company that
supplies your high-speed Internet connection.
Modem –Apiece of network equipment that your lnternet
Service Provider (ISP) sent you to gain high-speed
lnternet access – typically either DSL through your
phone line, or cable service.
Router –Arouter lets you connect more than one piece of
equipment (like computers) to your DSL or cable modem
to share one Internet connection. Some ISPs supply
combination modem/routers. (HINT: If you have more
than one computer connected to the Internet, then you
have a router.)
Port –This is an opening on a device where you connect a
cable. An Ethernet port looks like a wide phone jack.
Before you begin

Welcome
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to the Quick Start Guide for Vonage®.
Get ready to start saving money on your phone bill with
Vonage – just follow these easy step-by-step instructions to
set up your new Vonage device. Within minutes, you’ll be
making phone calls with high-quality, low-cost Vonage
phone service!
If you have questions along the way, please go to the
Troubleshooting Tips on page 8 or visit:
www.vonage.com/help (U.S.)
www.vonage.ca/help (Canada)
3Easy Steps!
Step 1: Identify the items you’ll need
Step 2: Set up your new Vonage Device
Step 3: Connect your phone
For your convenience, the complete User Guide for this Vonage
Device can be found online at www.vonage.com/vt2142 or in
Canada www.vonage.ca/vt2142

NOTE: Ensureyou areusing the power supply provided with the
Vonage Device. Using the wrong power supply could result in damage
to your equipment.
*Not required for installation.
Identify the items you’ll need
from your Vonage®Startup Kit.
Locate your:
•High-speed/broadband modem
•Telephone
•Ethernet cable that goes from your modem to your
computer or router
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Step 1:
Phone Internet Ethernet Power
Vonage Device
Black Power Cord
Base Support*
Blue Cable Yellow Cable

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Step 2:
Set up your Vonage®Device
1. Unplug your existing modem’s power cord.
Leave your modem connected to your cable or DSL
phone line that supplies your Internet connection.
2. Unplug the Ethernet cable that connects your modem to
your computer or router. Unplug the cable from both
your modem and your computer (or router).
Note: In some instances the modem may be connected to the computer
via a USB cord and USB ports. If so, disconnect the cord at both ends
(modem and computer).
3. Wait 60 seconds for your modem to clear its
memory completely.
Existing Modem
Ethernet
Port
USB
Port

4. Connect one end of the blue cable to the Ethernet port
on your modem. Connect the other end to the blue port
labeled “Internet” on the back of the Vonage Device.
5. Connect one end of the yellow cable to the yellow port
labeled “Ethernet” on the back of the Vonage Device.
Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your
computer or router.
NOTE: If you unplugged a USB cord, do not attempt to plug the Ethernet
cordinto the USB port. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port,
you can purchase a USB-to-Ethernet adapter or Ethernet card at your local
electronics store.
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Vonage Device
Vonage Device

6. Now plug your modem’s power cord back into an
electrical power outlet.
NOTE: You should allow enough time for your modem to complete its start-up
process. If you’re unsure about how long this takes, consult the manual that
came with your modem. Typical modem start-up takes 60 seconds.
7. Next, using the power cord that came with your Vonage
kit, plug the smaller end of the power cord into the
circular power port on the back of the Vonage Device.
Then, plug the larger end of the power cord into an
electrical power outlet.
NOTE: Before continuing, the “Power” and “Internet” lights on the front of the
Vonage Device should both turn on. Wait until the “Power” light stops blinking
and both “Power” and “Phone 1” lights are solid. The “Phone 2” light will be
solid if you have a second Vonage line. Otherwise, it will not light. The “Internet”
light will flicker whenever thereis communication activity.
8. On your computer, open a web browser and check your
Internet connection by visiting any website.
NOTE: After turning on your computer, the Ethernet light on the Vonage Device
will also flicker whenever thereis activity.
•If your Internet connection works,
go to Step 3: Connecting your phone, on page 7.
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Vonage Device

1. Unplug the modem for at least 60 seconds. If left off for less
than 60 seconds, it might still “remember” old information that
could prevent it from working properly.
2. If your Internet connection still does not work, you may need to
register your Vonage Device with your cable provider. You will
need the MAC ID on the bottom of the Vonage Device.
1. Make sure you are using a computer that's connected to a yellow
port on your Vonage Device. On your computer, open a web
browser. In the address field, type http://192.168.15.1 (the
default IP address of the VT2142 Home Page) and press Enter.
Alogin window appears.
2. In both the Username and Password fields, type router and click
Log In.The Home Page is displayed.
3. Click the SETUP tab, then WAN Configuration.
From the Type drop-down list, choose PPPoE.
4. In the Username and Password fields, type the username and
password you normally use to login to your DSL service. If you
don’thave your DSL login information,
please contact your ISP
and obtain your DSL Username/Password.
5. In the Keep Alive field, type 0to ensure that your DSL link is
always active.
6. Click Save and then Connect.
7. Click the Tools tab and on the left, a menu will appear.
Select Restart.You will then see the Restart button appear in
the center.Click on it.
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If your Internet connection doesn’t work and you
have a cable modem:
If your Internet connection doesn't work and you
have a DSL modem:
Note: If you had an existing router connected to your DSL modem,
but it is now connected to your Vonage device, the router will have
to be set up as a DHCP client instead of PPPoE.

Connecting your phone
1. Plug a standard telephone cord into your phone.
NOTE: If not done so already, disconnect phone card from wall.
2. Plug the other end into the Green Phone 1 Port
on the back of the Vonage Device.
NOTE: Make sure the phone light is solid.
This is what your setup should look like:
3. Pick up your handset. If you hear a dial tone, congratulations!
You’ve set up your Vonage service correctly, and can now start
making calls. To configure your voicemail and other included
services features, simply login to your online account at
www.vonage.com. In Canada visit www.vonage.ca.
NOTE: When you pick up your phone to check for a dial tone, the phone
light will blink.
If you do not hear a dial tone, proceed to Troubleshooting
Tips on page 8. 7
Step 3:
Vonage Device
Existing Modem Phone
Computer
or Router
Vonage Device

You can solve many installation issues by resetting all of your
equipment:
1. First, power down in this order: a. Computer, b. Router, if you
have one, c. Vonage Device, and then d. Modem
NOTE: Leave the modem unplugged for at least 10 minutes. (The 10 minutes is
to ensure the modem doesn’t “remember” old information). Confirm that all
cables are snapped firmly into place.
2. Turn the devices on one at a time in this order:
a. Modem – Wait for the lights to come back on before
continuing. This may take several minutes. Most modems
have a light that should be lit solid when start-up is
complete. If necessary, refer to the information that came
with your modem.
b. Vonage Device – Wait for the power and phone(s) lights
to be a solid green. (The Internet light will blink whenever
there is activity.)
c. Router,if you have one – Wait for the lights to come back
on (consult router manual for sequence) before continuing.
Wait at least 30 seconds after the lights have completed.
d. Computer
At this point, you should have both a dial tone and
Internet connectivity.
3. Try opening your web browser to view a web page. If you cannot
view a web page, check to see whether your Cable or DSL
provider is having connection problems in your area.
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Troubleshooting Tips
If your Internet connection doesn’t work: