LINKSYS SPA 2102 ATA installation Guide

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Linksys SPA 2102 ATA Installation Guide

For analog phone or fax extensions

Please have your phone system administrator follow these steps:

Activating Your Linksys ATA

You will need your activation code to activate your Linksys ATA. The activation code was sent via

email. You can also retrieve it in the 8x8 Account Manager. by following these instructions:

1. Go to www.8x8.com, click Sign-In and select Account Manager.

2. Enter your administrator username and password.

3. Click Phone System from the top naviation bar.

4. Click Activate Device next to the extension you wish to activate.

5. A pop-up scren displays the activation code for the extension.

Installing your Linksys SPA 2102 ATA

Connect your device using the ports on the back panel. You will need either an analog phone or a

fax machine with an analog phone to activate your devic using the Phone 1 port.

PHONE 1 PHONE 2

or Fax Machine

•

Use the PHONE 1 and PHONE 2 ports to connect an analog phone (or fax machine) with an

Fax Machine Computer or

RJ-11 telephone cable.

ETHERNET INTERNET

Laptop

DC 5V Power

Internet Connection

(Router or

Broadband Modem)

Power AdapterAnalog Phone

For further assistance on activating your Linksys SPA 2102 ATA, contact 8x8 Customer Support on

1.888.898.8733

• The ETHERNET port connects to an individual network device, such as a PC or a laptop.

• The INTERNET port connects to your router or if you have no router, direct to your cable or DSL

Broadband Modem.

Note: If you connect directly to a broadband modem, you must rst congure your Linksys ATA

to act as a router. Please see the Using your Linksys ATA as a Router section.

• The Power port is where you connect your AC power adapter.

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Using your Linksys ATA as a Router

These instructions are only for use when you have no separate router, wireless router, or combination broadband

modem/router already in your network.

If you do not have a router, you can connect your Broadband modem directly into your Linksys ATA and then congure it to act as a router.

Please follow the instructions below to congure it:

Congure Linksys ATA

1. Determine the IP address of your Linksys.

a. Plug in an analog phone to the Phone 1 or Phone 2 port.

b. Dial **** and you will hear the Linksys Conguration Menu.

c. Dial 110# to obtain the IP address of your Linksys ATA.

2. Access the Linksys ATA web Interface to your Linksys ATA.

a. Open a browser window on your PC or laptop.

b. Enter the IP address into your browser.

c. This should open up the conguration window. If you can’t access the conguration window:

• Recheck your IP address

• If you have diculty, plug your PC or laptop directly into the Ethernet port of the ATA and type in the IP address.

• If you still have diculty, go back to the IVR and dial **** from the phone connected to your ATA, then dial 7932# and then

dial 1 to turn on the web interface.

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3. Select the Advanced link, and in the advanced screen, select the LAN Setup tab. Select NAT from the Networking Service pull down menu

to enter the ROUTER mode.

4. Your ATA Internet port can be connected directly to a broadband modem and the Linksys SPA 2102 can be used as an ATA for your phone,

and as a router for your PC or laptop when plugged directly into the Ethernet port of the ATA.

a. To return to the original settings, so your ATA device can be used with a router (rather than connected directly to a broadband modem),

select Bridge from the Networking Service pull down menu.

If you need detailed instructions on connecting your Linksys ATA as a router to your Internet Service Provider, please refer to the Linksys

SPA2102 Router Conguration Guide at: http://www.8x8.com/Support/BusinessSupport/Documentation.aspx

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Reference Section: Indicator Lights

The status of your adapter can be determined by looking at the indicator lights on the front panel.

Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the phone adapter is powered on and connected to the Internet. It ashes when

the Phone Adapter is not connected to the Internet. The LED also ashes when the phone adapter is booting up or

upgrading its rmware.

INTERNET Green. The INTERNET LED lights up when there is an active connection through the port. If the LED is ashing, then there

is trac moving through that port.

PHONE 1 or

PHONE 2

Green. The PHONE LED (PHONE 1 or PHONE 2) is solidly lit when a telephone or fax has an active or registered connection

to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) through the corresponding port. It ashes when the phone is being used or is o

hook.

Making a Call for the First Time

To dial outside, dial the number:

• Long Distance (1-555-555-5555)

• Local Calls (555-5555 or 1-555-555-5555)

To dial internally, dial the extension number:

• 1001 (Extension)

• 555 (Voicemail)

• 444 (Auto Attendant)

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