User's Manual

C HAPTER 2 | Installing the RG231
Cable Connections
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2. Observe the Indicator LEDs. When you power on the RG231, verify that
the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start
functioning as described under “RG231 Hardware Description” on
page 14.
3. Connect Category 5 or better Ethernet cables from the RG231’s LAN
ports to the network ports of your PCs. Alternatively, you can connect
the LAN ports to an Ethernet switch or other devices. Make sure the
length of each cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft).
If your PCs are powered on, the RJ-45 LAN port LEDs on the RG231
should turn on to indicate valid links.
4. (Optional) Connect one or two standard (analog) telephone sets to the
RG231’s VoIP ports using standard telephone cable with RJ-11 plugs.
The RG231 enables VoIP calls to be made through the unit using a
standard (analog) telephone set connected to a VoIP port, or from PCs
or other network devices connected to the LAN ports. Standard Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP) technology is used to make VoIP calls. You
must access the web interface and configure settings for your SIP
service provider before being able to make VoIP calls.
5. Use your PC’s web browser to access the unit’s management interface
and run the Setup Wizard to make any configuration changes. For more
information, see Chapter 3, “Initial Configuration.”