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Important safety information When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Do not use this product near water such as near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or a swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower. 3. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable surfaces. 4.
Important safety information Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This VTech product complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user’s manual, the product is safe to be used based on scientific evidence available today.
Parts checklist Your router package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Table of contents Getting started Router overview.........................................1 Connect your system.................................3 Configure your computer network.............4 For Windows XP/2000............................4 For Windows Vista/7/8...........................7 Configure your router Login to the web management page.......10 Web management page overview...........11 Appendix Frequently asked questions.....................12 FCC part 15.............................................
Getting started 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Router overview 1 1– • 2– • • • 3– • 2 3 4 5 6 (On/Off) light On when the router is powered on. USB light On when there is a device connected to the USB port. 13 Flashes when the USB port receives data. Off when there is not any device connected to the USB port. WAN 7light 12 On when the Internet connectivity is established as the DSL port is connected to internet. 4 – LAN light • • 5– • • On when any LAN port is connected.
Getting started Router overview 13 7 12 8 9 10 11 7 – USB port • Connect to USB device for file sharing. 8 – Power jack • 9– • • Connects to the power adaptor. (On/Off) button Press to power on the router. Press once again to power it off. 10 – LAN ports • Connect to Ethernet devices such as computers and SIP phones. 11 – WAN port • Connects to the wide area network.
Getting started Connect your system The VNT832 router has four LAN ports to connect with Ethernet devices such as computers and SIP phones. Before you start setting up your system, plan it carefully. Consider the number of Ethernet device(s) you need to connect with before you start planning your system. NOTES • • • Use only the adapter provided. Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. The adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Getting started Configure your computer network In order to view or change the settings of the VNT832 router, you need to login to the web management page of the router. Before that, connect your computer to the LAN port of the router, and then set the computer to obtain IP address automatically according to the steps below. For Windows XP/2000 1. Click Start, then open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections.
Getting started Configure your computer network 3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocal (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
Getting started Configure your computer network 5. Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, then click OK.
Getting started Configure your computer network For Windows Vista/7/8 1. Click Start, then open the Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet, then Network and Sharing Center.
Getting started Configure your computer network 3. Click Change adapter settings. 4. Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties.
Getting started Configure your computer network 5. Select Internet Protocal Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, then click OK.
Configure your router Login to the web management page With your computer connected to the LAN port of the router and set to obtain IP address automatically, power on the router and you can login to the web management page to browse the router settings and change them if necessary. TIP • Before you browse the web management page, check your browser’s network setting. Make sure you do not use a proxy server for LAN setting. 1. Open a web browser on your computer. 2. Type http://192.168.1.
Configure your router Web management page overview After you logged in to the web management page, you can do the configurations of your router here. You will see the menus of Status, Wizard, Setup, Advanced, Service, Firewall, and Maintenance. • Status: The Status menu allows you to view the information and statistics of the router. • Wizard: The Wizard menu can guide you through the basic configurations of the router step by step.
Appendix Frequently asked questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the router. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit our website at businessphones.vtech.com or call 1 (888) 370-2006 for customer service. My router does not work. • Make sure you install the router properly, and the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the router is powered on and the light is on. My router cannot load data from the Internet.
Appendix FCC part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix For cETL compliance only Mesures de sécurité importantes Lorsque vous utilisez votre appareil, vous devriez toujours suivre certaines mesures de précaution de base afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, d’électrocution et de blessures corporelles, dont ceux qui suivent : Information relative à la sécurité 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Lisez et comprenez bien toutes les instructions.
Appendix For cETL compliance only Champs électromagnétiques (EMF) Ce produit de VTech est conforme à toutes les normes se rapportant aux champs électromagnétiques (EMF) standard. Si vous le manipulez correctement en suivant les instructions de ce guide, son utilisation sera sécuritaire pendant de nombreuses années, selon les meilleures évidences scientifiques dont nous disposons aujourd’hui.
Appendix Limited warranty 1. What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this VTech product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the PRODUCT operating instructions.
Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service, visit businessphones.vtech.com or call 1 (888) 370-2006. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features may save you a service call.
Appendix Technical specifications Operating temperature 34°F - 104°F 0°C - 40°C Power requirements Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz Output: 12V DC 1000mA Network Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port Admin Acccount Information Admin Name: admin Admin Password: 12345 Default Gateway 192.168.1.
Index A Appendix 12–18 C Connect your system 3 Configure your computer network 4–9 Configure your router 10–21 F Frequently asked questions 12 G Getting started 1–10 I Important safety information i–ii L Limited warranty 16–17 Login to the web management page 10 O Overview 1–2 P Password 10 Plan and connect your system 12–13 Power on 3 T Technical specifications 18 W Warranty 16–17 Web management page overview 11 Wizard 11 19
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