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Getting Started
Before you begin
1. Pre-register with Vonage Service by logging on to www.vonage.com.
2. Check and make sure you meet the system requirement below.
• You must have a personal computer with the following applications and
hardware:
• Microsoft® Internet ExplorerTM 5.5 or higher for Windows; or
Microsoft® Internet ExplorerTM 5.x or Apple® SafariTM 1.0 for Mac® OS
9 or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port
• DSL or two-way Cable broadband Internet Service
• Two-way broadband modem supporting a minimum of 90kbps uplink
• Ethernet port on modem; USB-only modems are not supported
3. During installation you may be required to enter a username and password
if you are a DSL user who is required to enter a user name and password
(PPPoE) to access the Internet, and you may be required to enter a
specificIPaddressesifyouhaveastaticIPaddress.Before you begin, be
sure to contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain this information.
4. Check for package contents (see
page 3 for a complete list) then follow
the step-by-step installation directions (see
page 4)toinstallandconfigure
the IP8100 series telephone.
Note: you may download the latest copy of the IP8100 series telephone
User Manual by accessing the Customer Support tab on www.vtech-
phones.com
Getting Started
