VTech Cordless Telephone IP8100 User Manual

IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
 
IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Getting Started  
Installation of Batteries in Handset  
Follow the steps below:  
1. Place the new battery in the handset and align  
the two holes in the plug with the socket pins to  
snap the plug into place.  
2. Replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards.  
3. If the new batteries are not already charged,  
place the handset in its charger, and allow it to  
charge for 10-12 hours. After initial charge, a  
maintenance charge of 8 hours should be sufficient.  
NOTE: Use VTech battery 80-5808-00-00 or VTech  
Replacement 89-1324-00-00. To purchase replacement batteries,  
Charging of the Handset Batteries  
The handset of your cordless telephone is powered  
by rechargeable batteries. It charges automatically  
whenever handset is in its charger.  
You should charge the batteries for 10-12 hours  
when you first receive your phone. You will know  
the batteries need charging when:  
• The low battery message is displayed.  
• The handset seems completely dead, the LCD  
is completely clear and does not activate  
when you press the keys.  
IMPORTANT •  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Make sure that you have installed and fully charged the handset batteries.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Getting Started  
Pre-Installation  
Answer the following questions for the instructions that are appropriate for you.  
Do you have a stand-alone router?  
If yes, please use the instructions on page 7.  
Helpful Hint: Do you have more than one computer connected to the Internet? If so,  
you have a router.  
Do you have a modem with a built in router?  
If yes, please use the instructions on page 9.  
Helpful Hint: Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) supply combinations modem/  
routers. Please look on the back of your modem, if it has multiple ports, it is a modem with  
a built in router. If you are not sure, please call your ISP and ask them if it is a standard  
modem or a modem with a built in router and follow the appropriate instructions.  
If the answer is no to both questions, continue on page 4.  
Helpful Hint: If you purchased this VTech broadband phone from a retail store, you  
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Installation Without A Router  
INTERNET  
DSL or Cable Modem  
PC  
Handset 1 & 2  
PC/LAN Port  
WAN Port  
Base Unit  
NOTE: The IP8100 series telephone is expandable up to  
a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)  
Warning: Do not route the ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved  
DSL or Cable modem with proper electrical isolation.  
STEP 1  
Unplug the power cord from your Cable or DSL modem (the device your ISP provided which provides high-speed  
Internet). Make sure that you turn your computer off and that you do NOT plug in your broadband telephone until  
instructed to do so.  
Helpful Hint: The modem should be powered off for at least 10 minutes. If it is turned off for a shorter period  
of time, it may “remember” old information that will prevent it from working properly.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Installation Without A Router  
STEP 2  
Disconnect all cables between your Cable or DSL modem and your computer.  
STEP 3  
Connect one end of the yellow ethernet cable to the yellow port, labeled “PC/LAN,” located on the back of the base  
unit and connect the other end of the yellow cable to the ethernet port of your computer.  
STEP 4  
Connect one end of the blue ethernet cable to the blue port, labeled “WAN,” located on the back of the base unit and  
connect the other end of the blue cable to the ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem.  
STEP 5  
Reconnect power cord to the modem then turn the modem on. Please wait until all lights on the modem stop blinking.  
Helpful Hint: This should take a few minutes, but may take as long as 10 minutes.  
STEP 6  
Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom or your IP8100 series telephone and the other end into  
the electrical outlet. This turns the IP8100 series broadband telephone on.  
Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets  
until the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green.  
Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the  
broadband telephone.  
STEP 7  
Turn your computer on, and check your computer to see if your Internet is working, try to visit any website. If your  
Internet is working, please proceed to STEP 9. If not, please proceed to STEP 8.  
STEP 8:  
Cable Users  
If you receive Internet access through a Cable modem, you may need to register the IP8100 series telephone with  
your ISP. Please contact them to update your information; you will likely need your WAN MAC address, which is  
located on the bottom of the IP8100 series telephone. Once your ISP has updated your account, proceed to step 9.  
-- OR --  
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Installation Without A Router cont’  
DSL Users  
If you have DSL and are required to enter a user name and password (PPPoE) when accessing the Internet, you may  
be required to authenticate the IP8100 series telephone.  
A.  
Open a web browser such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer using the computer connected through your  
press ENTER. This displays the login screen. Enter the default password ‘VTech’ and click on login.  
On the Setup Wizard screen, click Run Wizard to start the set-up.  
B.  
C.  
Follow Wizard screens to complete the setup.  
STEP 9:  
Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the  
Troubleshooting section of the user manual.  
Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great sav-  
ings and superior quality of Vonage right now! Please call 800-342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn  
about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Installation With A Router  
INTERNET  
Base Unit  
DSL or Cable Modem  
PC  
WAN Port  
Laptop  
Existing  
Network Router  
Handset 1 & 2  
NOTE: The IP 8100 series telephone is expandable up to  
a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)  
Warning: Do not route the ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved DSL or  
Cable modem with proper electrical isolation.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Installation With A Router  
STEP 1:  
Using the blue ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled “WAN,” located on the back of the  
IP8100 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router.  
If you have a wireless router, place the base unit at least 3’ away from your router to avoid interference.  
Helpful Hint: If all the ethernet ports on your existing router are full, disconnect one of the attached devices  
from the existing router. Plug the blue ethernet cable into the now free port on your router. Connect the device  
you just unplugged from your router to the yellow “PC/LAN” port located on the back of IP8100 series broadband  
telephone base unit.  
STEP 2:  
Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your base unit and the other end into the electrical  
outlet. This turns the IP8100 series broadband telephone on.  
Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until  
the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green.  
Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the  
broadband phone.  
STEP 3:  
Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the  
Troubleshooting section of the user manual.  
Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great sav-  
ings and superior quality of Vonage right now! Please call 800-342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn  
about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Installation With A Modem Router  
INTERNET  
Base Unit  
PC  
WAN Port  
Laptop  
DSL or Cable Modem  
Handset 1 & 2  
NOTE: The IP8100 series telephone is expandable up to  
a total of 4 handsets. Uses model IP 811 (sold separately)  
Warning: Do not route the ethernet cable to outdoors, and ensure that you are using a safety approved DSL or  
Cable modem with proper electrical isolation.  
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IP8100 series Quick Start Guide  
Installation With A Modem Router  
STEP 1:  
Using the blue ethernet cable provided, connect one end into the blue port, labeled “WAN,” located on the back of the  
IP8100 series broadband telephone base unit and connect the other end into an available LAN port on your router.  
If you have a wireless modem router, place the base unit at least 3 feet away from your router to avoid interference.  
Helpful Hint: If all the ethernet ports on your existing router are full, disconnect one of the attached devices  
from the existing router. Plug the blue ethernet cable into the now free port on your router. Connect the device  
you just unplugged from your router to the yellow “PC/LAN” port located on the back of IP8100 series broadband  
telephone base unit.  
STEP 2:  
Plug the power cord into the power port located on the bottom of your base unit and the other end into the electrical  
outlet. This turns the IP8100 series broadband telephone on.  
Helpful Hint: DO NOT interrupt this registration process by unplugging the power or by using the handsets until  
the READY indicator light on the front of base has gone from flashing yellow to a steady green.  
Helpful Hint: Use only the power cord provided in this package; using an older power cord can damage the  
broadband phone.  
STEP 3:  
Check for dial tone by pressing the ON button on your handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, please refer to the  
Troubleshooting section of the user manual.  
Congratulations! Even if you are transferring your number, you are ready to start taking advantage of the great sav-  
ings and superior quality of Vonage right now! Please call 800-342-1791 to setup your voicemail service and to learn  
about other free Vonage features included with every Vonage calling plan.  
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VTech Telecommunications LTD.  
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.  
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications, Inc.  
Beaverton, Oregon  
Copyright 2005 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.  
Printed in China  
All rights reserved.  
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