AT&T Wireless Home Phone and Internet Quick Start Manual
Getting to Know Your Device
For more information, refer to your User Guide, visit att.com/devicehowto, or call AT&T Support at
1-800-331-0500.
Before You Begin
The AT&T Home Base uses the AT&T cellular network and DOES NOT use
your home phone wall jacks.
Your device should be located:
• Where you have a strong signal from a cell tower, typically near a window
or outside wall. Signal strength may vary in different parts of your home.
• Near an electrical wall outlet.
• In the general area where you’ll be using your home phone, computer, or
Wi-Fi enabled devices.
STEP 1: Set Up Your Device
Install the Back-up Battery
1. Remove the bottom of the device by pushing the entire cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Turn on Your Device
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord into the Power Input port on the
back of your AT&T Home Base.
3. Press and hold down the round On/Off button for 3 full seconds until the
power light stays steady green.
A B
Check the Wireless Signal
Wait a few seconds for the signal strength light to turn on, while
your device connects to the cellular network.
Conrm signal strength light is green for optimal performance.
Yellow indicates a moderate signal and may be sufcient.
C
Wi-Fi
Signal Strength
Voicemail
Power
Information
(See “AT&T Home Base Manager”
on reverse)
Telephone
Ports
EthernetWPS
(See “User
Guide”)
Power
Input
On/Off
3. Replace the cover.
2. Insert the back-up battery.
Battery
Quick Start
AT&T Wireless Home Phone
and Internet
Signal
Strength
On/Off
Hold 3 seconds
Ports
AT&T Home Base
™
Use the following information to connect to the Internet:
Network Name: ATT-
HOMEBASE-XXXX
Password:
XXXXXXXX
Wi-Fi Access
Helpful service information:
The light will blink green when you have an important
message from AT&T about your service plan.
On any device connected to the AT&T Home Base, go to:
URL: http://att.homebase
Login: attadmin
STEP 2: Connect Your Phone
Unplug Your Phone from the Wall Jack
The AT&T Home Base is not used with your home phone wall jack.
NOTE: If you have a cordless phone, keep it plugged into a power outlet.
Place a Test Call
Place a test call from your connected home phone. Make sure to dial the
10-digit phone number, including area code.
For best results, place the cordless phone base at least 12 inches from
the AT&T Home Base.
STEP 3: Connect to the Internet
Important Phone Tips
• Voicemail is included with your service. Dial “1” to set up and access.
If using an answering machine, set to fewer than 5 rings.
• To place phones throughout your home, use a cordless phone system
with multiple handsets. Wall jacks are not used with the AT&T Home Base.
• The “Phone 2” port can be used to connect an additional phone or answering
machine. It uses the same phone number as the “Phone 1” port.
Connect Your Phone to the Device
Plug your phone into the “Phone 1” port on the AT&T Home Ba se, using your
existing phone cable or the included phone cable.
NOTE: Do not plug the device into your home phone wall jack.
Enter Wi-Fi Network Password
When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password found on the bottom of the
AT&T Home Base.
Confirm Internet Connection
Go to att.net (or your favorite website) to conrm your Internet connection.
When your device is transmitting to and from the Internet, the Wi-Fi light will
icker green.
A
B
C
A
Select Your Internet Connection
To Connect via Wi-Fi:
1. Open the Wi-Fi network manager on your computer or Wi-Fi
enabled device.
2. Find and select the AT&T Home Base Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
(e.g., ATT-HOMEBASE-X XXX).
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AT&T Home Base Manager
To check your data usage, customize your device, or view important messages
about your AT&T service plan, use the AT&T Home Base Manager.
On any device connected to the AT&T Home Base, enter http://att.homebase
directly into your browser address eld and use “attadmin” as your login.
NOTE: The information light will blink green when you have a message.
To Connect via Ethernet:
Use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer or other
device to the Ethernet port on the back of your AT&T Home Base. Go to
att.net (or your favorite website) to conrm your Internet connection.
Skip Steps 3B and 3C.
Wi-Fi Networks
ATT-HOMEBASE-XXXX
Other Network
Guest WiFi
Free Public WiFi
Transferring a Phone Number from Your Prior Provider
It may take up to 5 days to transfer your phone number to the AT&T Home
Base. During that time, you can make calls immediately on your AT&T Home
Base. However, you must keep a phone plugged into your wall jack to receive
calls on your old service until your transfer completes. Check transfer status
at att.com/port.
Email Setup (Optional)
To set up a free AT&T email account, go to att.net/signup and select Start Now.
AT&T Home Base™ (“Home Base”) device is a mobile device designed to provide service consistent with other AT&T mobile wireless
devices. 911 calls function similar to the way they do on AT&T mobile wireless devices. For emergency calls, you may have to provide
your location address to the 911 operator. Home Base has a backup battery in the event of a power outage. However, a landline
phone requiring separate electric power to operate (e.g., cordless phones) connected to a Home Base will not place or receive calls
(including 911 calls) during a power outage. Corded/cordless landline home phone equipment and Internet-capable devices are not
included. Not compatible with messaging services (including text messaging and multimedia messaging services), and other services
including but not limited to home security systems, fax service, medical alert systems, medical monitoring systems, credit card
machines, IP/PBX Phone systems, or dial-up Internet service. May not be compatible with your home answering machines and
DVR systems. May not be compatible with your Satellite systems; please check with your provider. DSL customers should contact
their provider before transferring a phone number to ensure uninterrupted DSL Internet service. Mobile broadband may be required
on the Home Base device.
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