User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Patent Notice
- Overview
- Safety Requirements
- Getting Started
- Installing and Connecting your Telephony Gateway
- Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
- Using the Telephony Gateway
- Troubleshooting
- The Telephony Gateway is plugged in, but the Power light is Off
- I'm not getting on the Internet (all connections)
- I'm not getting on the Internet (Ethernet)
- I'm not getting on the Internet (Wireless)
- My wireless Internet connection stops working sometimes
- I can get on the Internet, but everything is slow
- I don't have a dial tone when I pick up the phone - why?
- Glossary
Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Splitter (optional): provides an extra cable connection by splitting a single outlet into
two. You may need a splitter if you have a TV already connected to the cable outlet that
you want to use. You can buy a splitter from any electronics retailer and most discount
stores; you may also need a short piece of coax cable (with connectors); use it to connect
the splitter to the cable outlet and then connect the Telephony Gateway and TV to the
splitter.
Note: A splitter effectively cuts the signal in half and sends each half to its two outputs.
Using several splitters in a line may deteriorate the quality of your television, telephone,
and/or internet connection.
Information packet: your service provider should furnish you with a packet containing
information about your service and how to set it up. Read this information carefully and
contact your service provider if you have any questions.
Getting Service
Before trying to use your new Telephony Gateway, contact your local service provider to
establish an Internet account and telephone service. When you call, have the following
information ready:
the Telephony Gateway serial number and cable MAC addresses of the unit (printed on
the Telephony Gateway)
the model number of the Telephony Gateway (printed on the Telephony Gateway)
If the Telephony Gateway was provided by your service provider, they already have the
required information.
In addition, you should ask your service provider the following questions:
Do you have any special system requirements or files that I need to download after I am
connected?
When can I start using my Telephony Gateway?
Do I need a user ID or password to access the Internet or my e-mail?
Will my phone number(s) change?
What new calling features will I have and how do I use them?
System Requirements
The Touchstone Telephony Gateway operates with most computers. The following describes
requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your system for details
on enabling and configuring networking.
To use the Telephony Gateway, you need DOCSIS high-speed Internet service from your
service provider. Telephone service requires that the service provider has PacketCable
support.