User's Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

P-27XX Series User’s Guide

1.2 How It Works

The following figure shows how the ZyXEL Device works:

• When you make a phone call over the Internet, you use a telephone (A) to dial

the number. The P-2701RL supports one telephone connection, and the P-2702R

supports two telephone connections.

The telephone is connected to your ZyXEL Device (C), which is connected to the

broadband modem or router that provides Internet access (D).

• When you want to use the Internet, you use your computer (B). Your computer

is connected to your ZyXEL Device (C), which is connected to the broadband

modem or router that provides Internet access (D).

You also use your computer to configure the ZyXEL Device.

• P-2701RL Only (E): Use your telephone (A) to make calls over the regular

telephone network (PSTN or Public Switched Telephone Network).

Wall Mounting

Instructions

47 How to attach the ZyXEL Device to a wall.

Safety Warnings 49 Using the ZyXEL Device safely.

Open Software

Announcements

49 Description of ZyXEL’s open software use and where to

download open source components modified by ZyXEL.

Legal Information 51 Certifications, warranty and customer support

information.

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