Configuring yo u r NB16WV for VO I P Service
The following steps will take you through the process of setting up your VOIP connection.
Step 1: Checking Computer Net ork Settings:
You will need to connect your computer directly to your VOIP de ice (modem, or ATA) and set
the network connection on your computer to obtain an IP address automatically. Please follow
the instructions appropriate for your operating system below:
Below are the instructions for setting Windows XP to obtain an IP address automatically for
your ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Net ork Connections”.
(If you only see "Net ork and Internet Connections", open that first, and then click on
"Net ork Connections".)
3. Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
4. Double-click on “Internet Protocol”.
5. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
6. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” (or “Close”).
Below are the instructions for setting Windows Vista to obtain an IP address automatically for
your ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Net ork and Sharing Centre”.
(If you only see "Net ork and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Net ork and
Sharing Centre".)
3. Click on “Manage net ork connections” (
on the lefthandside of the window
).
4. Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
7. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again.
