IMPORTANT: When using this VT2442 voice gateway, you CANNOT make any calls, including an
emergency call, and E911 location services WILL NOT be available, under the following
circumstances:
•Your broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection goes down, is lost, or otherwise fails
•You lose electrical power
When using this voice gateway, you may be able to make an emergency call to an operator, but E911 location
services may not be available, under the following circumstances:
•You have changed the physical address of your voice gateway, and you did not update or otherwise advise
Vonage of this change.
•You are using a non-U.S. telephone number.
•There are delays in making your location information available in or through the local automatic location
information database.
Note: Vonage, not Motorola, is responsible for the provision of VoIP telephony services through this equipment.
Motorola shall not be liable for, and expressly disclaims, any direct or indirect liabilities, damages, losses, claims,
demands, actions, causes of action, risks or harms arising from or related to the services provided through this
equipment.
For more information, go to http://www .vonage.com/911.
Cautions Related to Electrical Shock and Other Safety Concerns
WARNING: T O PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MAY REQUIRE A GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR IN THE LINE CORD. CONNECT THE UNIT TO A GROUNDING TYPE AC WALL OUTLET USING
THE POWER CORD SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT WAS QUALIFIED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED THE USE OF
THE SUPPLIED CABLES BETWEEN SYSTEMS COMPONENTS. TO ENSURE REGULATORY AND SAFETY
COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES AND INSTALL THEM PROPERLY.
CAUTION: DIFFERENT TYPES OF CORD SETS MA Y BE USED FOR CONNECTIONS T O THE MAIN SUPPLY
CIRCUIT. USE ONLY A MAIN LINE CORD THAT COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE PRODUCT SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTRY OF USE.
CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL WIRING
CODES AND CONFORM TO LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT . DO NOT PERFORM ANY SER VICING OTHER THAN THA T CONTAINED
IN THE INST ALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MOTOROLA FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
•Read all of the instructions listed here and/or in the user manual before you operate this equipment. Give
particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference.
•This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions as described in
the user documentation that comes with the product.
•Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols
that are affixed to this equipment.
•Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.
•Do not overload outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC
outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are
dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.
•Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords where they are attached to plugs and convenience
receptacles, and examine the point where they exit from the product.
•Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of
the power cord.
•Place unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord of the device from the AC wall outlet.
•Do not connect the plug into an extension cord, receptacle, other outlet unless the plug can be fully inserted
with no part of the blades exposed.
•Place this equipment on a stable surface.
•It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is
connected. This is to avoid damaging the equipment by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
•Do not cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with any other objects. Keep the device away from
excessive heat and humidity and keep the device free from vibration and dust.
•Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners
directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.
•Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
•Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
•Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
•Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
•CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire , use only No. 26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL Listed or CSA
Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
•Disconnect TNV circuit connector(s) before disconnecting power.
•Disconnect TNV circuit connector before removing cover.
•Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ ipment is
operated in a residential environment. 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. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Regulatory, Safety, Software License, and Warranty Information Card
This product is provided with a separate Regulatory , Saf e ty, Software License, and Warranty Information card.
THIS PRODUCT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE STANDARDS LISTED ON THE
REGULATORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. NOT ALL
STANDARDS APPLY TO ALL MODELS.
NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE PROVIDED BY MOTOROLA WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT,
EXCEPT AS STATED ON THE REGULATORY, SAFETY, SOFTWARE LICENSE, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD. MOTOROLA’S WARRANTIES DO NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN
REFURBISHED, RECONDITIONED, OR REISSUED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER.
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including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or
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The VT2442 Voice Gateway enables up to two standard analog telephones to use digital telephony services over
a broadband Internet connection. The broadband connection can be any high-speed data service through either:
•A cable modem connected to coaxial cable from a cable television company
•A DSL (digital subscriber line) modem connected to telephone wiring from a telephone company
The VT2442 provides four Ethernet ports and a built-in router for a home or small office local area network (LAN).
It is ideal for your home, home office, or small business/enterprise.
You can connect up to four computers or other Ethernet devices directly to the VT2442. By adding hubs or other
routers, you can expand your network up to the recommended maximum of 16 connected devices.
The computers on the VT2442 network must:
•Have a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter
•Be running Microsoft
®
Windows®, Macintosh® OS, Linux®, or UNIX
®
Features
The VT2442 Voice Gateway provides:
•Up to two lines of robust, full-featured telephone and fax service
•Voice-over-data prioritization so you can speak on the phone while using the Internet with no reduction in
voice quality
•Full network connectivity in a single unit, eliminating the cost and clutter of stand-alone routers and hubs
•VPN passthrough support for remote access to enterprise applications
•Portability to plug into any broadband connection (cable or DSL)
•Plug-and-play installation
•Compact, low-profile design
•Easy Web-based configuration (see “Basic Configuration” on page 12)
•Support for features such as caller ID, call waiting, thre e-way calling, and call forwarding
•Firewall to help protect your network against external attacks
The VT2442 Voice Gateway provides advanced routing and four Ethernet ports, enabling you to connect up to
four computers without a separate hub or router:
Cable or DSL modem
Internet
To AC power
If you connect the VT2442 directly to your cable or DSL modem, it can prioritize voice calls over data traffic to help
ensure high-quality phone service.
1Power Connector for a 12 V adapter that you plug into an AC power outlet
2Reset Press to restart the VT2442; you can also restart your voice gateway using its graphical user
interface (GUI) as described in “Restarting the VT2442” on page 15
3Ethernet
1, 2, 3, 4
4InternetBlue Ethernet port to your cable or DSL modem
5Phone
1and2
Y ellow Ethernet ports for up to four comp uters, gaming machi nes, printers, or o ther devices you can
connect to an Ethernet network
Green ports for phones one and two (optional). If you sub scribe to only one phone line from
Vonage, you must connect your phone to the Phone 1 port.
•Review “Before You Begin” on page 5 and “Precautions” on page 6
•Gather Information (see page 6)
•Connect the VT2442 (see page 6)
Before You Begin
Before you begin installation, check that you received the following items with your VT2442:
ItemDescription
AC
adapter
Ethernet
cables
Vertical mounting standProvides vertical mounti ng on a desktop or other flat surface to use less space
VT2442 Voice Gateway
Quick Start Guide
In addition to your VT2442 voice gateway, you also need:
Connects the VT2442 to an AC electrical outlet
Blue cable connects the Internet port on your VT2442 to your cable or DSL modem
Yellow cable connects an Ethernet port on your VT2442 to a computer or other network
device
Provides instructions to quickly set up and configure your voice gateway
•An established DSL or cable Internet connection
•One or two touch-tone telephones
•One or more computers with these minimum requirements:
— Pentium-class processor or faster
— 16 MB of memory
— 10 MB of hard disk space available
— Windows
®
98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me®, Windows NT®, Windows XP
™
•A 10/100Base-T category 3 or better straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 terminators for each
computer to be wired to the network (the yellow cable provided with the voice gateway connects one
computer)
If you purchased your VT2442 voice gateway from a retail location, you must first activate your Vonage
Service. You will need to provide the WAN MAC ID on the bottom of the VT2442.
Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
To prevent overhe ating the VT2442, do not block the ventilation holes on the unit.
Do not open the VT2442. Refer all service to Vonage.
Be sure you read and understand “Your Internet T elephone Service and 911” and “Cautions Related to Electrical
Shock and Other Safety Concerns” on page ii.
Caution!
We recommend powering your VT2442 through a surge protector or universal power supply (UPS).
Gather Information
You may need to obtain the following information about your high-speed Internet connection:
•For a DSL connection only, your user name and password
•For a cable modem connection using static IP addresses only, your IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway, and DNS server IP address or addresses
If you already have a router, we recommend printing its configuration screens to use for reference during Basic
Configuration.
Connect the VT2442
•If you already have a router, use instructions A: Installation With an Existing Router (see page 7).
If you have more than one computer connected to a single Internet connection, you have a router.
•If your cable or DSL modem has a built-in router with multiple computers connected, you should also use
instructions A.
Some cable data and DSL providers supply modems containing a router. If your modem has
multiple Ethernet ports, it probably contains a router. If you are not sure, call your cable or DSL
provider and ask them whether your modem contains a router.
•If you have a standard cable or DSL modem with just one computer connected, use instructions B: Installation
With a Standard Modem (see page 9).
You can place the VT2442 on a flat surface horizontally or vertically. For vertical installation, insert the voice
gateway into the supplied base stand. The voice gateway slides snugly into a notch in the stand to keep it stable.
1Unplug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter.
2Unplug your router power cord or adapter. Please leave your modem and router connected to the cable or
phone line that provides your Internet connection.
3Disconnect one computer from your router.
4Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your router.
5Connect the other end of the blue Ethernet cable to the blue Ethernet port labeled Internet on the rear panel
of your voice gateway.
6Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 1 port on your voice gateway.
7Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the computer you disconnected in
8Plug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter into an AC power outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided with the modem.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your modem to complete
its start-up process. Refer to the information provided by the modem manufacturer. For
example, startup for a Motorola SURFboard cable modem is complete when its Power, Receive,
Send, and Online lights are on and no longer flashing.
9Plug your router power cord or adapter into an AC power outlet. Be sure to allow enough time for your modem
to complete its start-up process. Refer to the instructions provided with the router.
10 Connect the power adapter supplied with your voice gateway to the Power connector on its rear panel.
11 Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
This turns on your voice gateway. The VT2442 does not have an On/Off power switch. The Power light on the
front panel performs a series of blinks as described in “Front Panel” on page 3. You should not unplug your
voice gateway when it is not in use.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your voice gateway to
complete its start-up process. VT2442 startup is complete when the Power light on its front
panel lights solid green. This usually takes a few minutes.
We recommend plugging the VT2442 power adapter into an electrical outlet that is grounded and equipped
with a surge protector or UPS.
12 Turn on your computer. The Ethernet 1 light on the VT2442 front panel should light.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure the VT2442 Power, Ethernet 1, and Internet
lights are all on.
13 On your computer , open a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator
Mozilla Firefox
®
.
14 Check your Internet connection by visiting any website.
If your Internet connection does not work, see “Troubleshooting” on page 65.
If your Internet connection works, go to C“Connecting Your Telephone” on page 11.
Optional phone or fax machine
for a second line from Vonage
1Shut down your computer properly. Follow the instructions provided with the computer.
2Unplug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter.
3Disconnect any cables connecting your computer to the modem. Please leave your modem connected to
the cable or phone line that provides your Internet connection.
Hint: Your modem should remain off for about 10 minutes to “clear its memory” so it can recognize the
VT2442 when you turn it back on. You can continue with the installation during this time.
4Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your modem.
5Connect the other end of the blue Ethernet cable to the blue Ethernet port labeled Internet on the rear panel
of your voice gateway.
6Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 1 port on your voice gateway.
7Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.
Note: If your high-speed Internet connection was through USB and your computer does not have an
Ethernet adapter, see “Troubleshooting” on page65 for information.
Optionally , you can connect up t o three more compute rs directly to t he other VT2442 Ethernet ports
(2, 3, or 4) using Ethernet cables. You can purchase additional Ethernet cables f rom any electron ics
or computer retailer.
8Plug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter into an AC power outlet. Refer to the instructions
provided with the modem.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your modem to complete
its start-up process. Refer to the information provided by the modem manufacturer. For
example, startup for a Motorola SURFboard cable modem is complete when its Power, Receive,
Send, and Online lights are on and no longer flashing.
9Connect the power adapter supplied with your voice gateway to the Power port on its rear panel.
10 Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
This turns on your voice gateway. The VT2442 does not have an On/Off power switch. The Power light on the
front panel performs a series of blinks as described in “Front Panel” on page 3. You should not unplug your
voice gateway when it is not in use.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure to allow enough time for your voice gateway to
complete its start-up process. VT2442 startup is complete when the Power light on its front
panel lights solid green. This usually takes a few minutes.
We recommend plugging the VT2442 power adapter into an electrical outlet that is grounded and equipped
with a surge protector or UPS.
11 Turn on your computer. The Ethernet 1 light on the VT2442 front panel should light.
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, be sure the VT2442 Power, Ethernet 1, and Internet
lights are all on.
12 On your computer , open a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator
Mozilla Firefox
®
.
®
13 Check your Internet connection by visiting any website.
If your Internet connection does not work, continue with step 14.
If your Internet connection works, go to C“Connecting Your Telephone” on page 11.
14 Depending on whether your high-speed Internet service is cable or DSL, do one of the following:
Cable modem users:
First, as mentioned in step 3, be sure your cable modem remained off for at least 10 minutes before you
turned it back on.
If leaving the cable modem unplugged for at least 10 minutes does not correct your problem, you may need to
register your VT2442 with your cable provider. Please contact them to update your information. You need to
provide them with the WAN MAC ID on the bottom of the VT2442.
When your Internet connection works, go to C“Connecting Your Telephone” on page 11.
The VT2442 provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings.
It is much easier to configure your local area network (LAN) using a VT2442 than with traditional networking
equipment. For basic operation, most default settings require no modification.
The following sections describe:
•Logging In to the VT2442 (see page 13)
•Configuration Overview (see page 14)
•Restarting the VT2442 (see page 15)
•Logging Out (see page 15)
•WAN Configuration (see page 16)
•LAN Configuration (see page 20)
If DHCP is enabled on all of the computers on your home network (LAN), you do not need to change any of the
default LAN settings. Unless you have sufficient networking knowledge, we recommend not changing any LAN
settings.
For information about advanced configuration, see “Advanced Confi guration” on page 22.
HOMEDisplay the home page
SETUPPerform WAN Configuration or LAN Configuration
ADVANCED Enable/configure UPnP, IP QoS, Web filters, multicast, routing, remote Web acce ss, SSH access, port
forwarding, IP filters, and other functionality
TOOLSRestore, import, export, update, or save th e configuration, specify log mes sages, change the pas sword,
determine whether a computer can be reached over the network, or restart the VT2442
STATUSDisplay network statistical information
HELP
Log OutLog out of the VT2442
The following buttons appear at the bottom right on each configuration page:
Display links to information about the Firewall, LAN Clients, PPPoE Connection, UPnP, IP QoS, and RIP
ItemClick To
SaveSave your changes. If you restart your voice gateway without saving your changes, all of your changes
are lost. After it restarts, the voice gateway uses its last saved configuration.
CancelClear your changes on the current page and return to the main menu. After you click Save, cancel does
not clear your changes.
Exporting the VT2442 Configuration
Before making changes, we recommend exporting the current configuration to use as a “backup.”
To export the VT2442 configu ration:
1Click Tools.
2Click Import/Export Configuration to display the Import/Export Configuration page.
3Click Export. The VT2442 configuration is saved a file called config.bin on your computer hard drive.
Importing the Saved Configuration
If you have exported the configuration, you can import the saved configuration to return the voice gateway to its
state when you exported the configuration.
To import a saved configurati on from your computer to the VT2442:
1Click Tools.
2Click Import/Export Configuration to display the Import/Export Configuration page.
3Type the path and filename or click Browse to select the desired configuration file.
4Click Import. The update status appears at the bottom of the window. When the update is finished, the voice
1Log in to the VT2442 (see “Logging In to the VT2442” on page 13).
2Click SETUP.
3Click WAN Configuration.
4From the Type drop-down list, choose one of:
PPPoE PPPoE is used with all DSL modemsSee “WAN Setup for PPPoE (DSL)” on
page 17
StaticFor some cable modems, the cable company assigns the
cable modem a static (unchanging) IP address. You must
provide the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway,
and one to three domain name server (DNS) addresses.
DHCPMost cable mod ems have a dynamic IP addre ss assigned
by the cable company DHCP server. Typically no
additional configuration is needed for the VT2442.
See “WAN Setup for a Static IP Address
(Cable Modem)”
See “W AN Setup for DHCP (Cable Modem)”
on page 19
OptionsWe recommend leaving the following select ed:
• NAT — Enables Network Address Translation
• Firewall — Enables the VT2442 firewall
User nameYour PPPoE user name provided by your DSL provider.
PasswordYour PPPoE password provided by your DSL provider.
Keep AliveSets the time before your DSL provider terminates an inactive connection. To ensure that your
DSL link is always active, type 0 in this field.
AuthenticationSets the authentication:
• Auto — Automatic
• CHAP — Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
• PAP — Password Authentication Protocol
Microsoft CHAP v2 is supported in the Auto and CHAP options. MS CHAP v1 is not supported.
MTUThe maximum transmission unit for the DSL connection. It is a negotiated value that represents
the maximum size in bytes of the packets sent over the connection. The default is 1492. The
maximum is 1500. The minimum is 64.
Override MACIf your cable or DSL provider associates a particular service to a specific device, such as your
computer, select this field and type that MAC address in the MAC field to use as a “virtual” WAN
MAC address instead of the VT2442 MAC address. By default, the MAC address printed on the
VT2442 is displayed in this field.
RestoreRestores the actual VT2442 MAC address.
Enforce MTUIf enabled (the default), all TCP segments must have a size within the PPPoE MTU. If yo u disable
this, you may have problems accessing some Internet sites.
DebugEnables PPPoE debugging for use by technical support personnel only.
PPPoE Connection Setup fields and buttons (continued)
Field or ButtonDescription
ConnectEstablishes the DSL connection.
Disconnect
Ends the DSL connection. If you disconnect your DSL connection, your VoIP service cannot work.
WAN Setup for a Static IP Address (Cable Modem)
OptionsWe recommend leaving the following selected:
• NAT — Enables Network Address Translation
• Firewall — Enables the VT2442 firewall
Type the following in dotted-decimal format as assigned by your cable provider:
IP AddressThe static IP address
MaskThe subnet mask
GatewayThe gateway IP address
Default Gateway The default gateway IP address
DNS 1, 2, and 3One to three domain name server IP addresses
Optional fields and buttons are:
Override MACIf your cable or DSL provider associates a particular service to a specific device, such as your
computer, select this field and type that MAC address in the MAC field to use as a “virtual”
WANMAC address instead of the VT2442 MAC address. By de fault, the MAC a ddress prin ted
OptionsWe recommend leaving the following selected:
• NAT — Enables Network Address Translation
• Firewall — Enables the VT2442 firewall
Configuration: Basic Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
Optional fields and buttons are:
Override MACIf your cable or DSL provider associates a particular service to a specific device, such as your
computer, select this field and type that MAC address in the MAC field to use as a “virtual”
WANMAC address instead of the VT2442 MAC address. By de fault, the MAC a ddress prin ted
on the VT2442 is displayed in this field.
RestoreRestores the actual VT2442 MAC address.
RenewRequests a new WAN IP address for your VT2442 from the DHCP server at Vonage.
ReleaseReleases the VT2442 WAN IP addres s.
If DHCP is enabled on all of the computers on your home network (LAN), you should not need to change any of
the default LAN settings. For information about enabling DHCP, see “Configuring TCP/IP” on page 53.
Unless you have sufficient networking knowledge, we recommend not changing any LAN settin gs.
LAN Configuration fields and buttons
Field or ButtonDescription
Subnet IP AddressSets your LANsubnetwork IP address in dotted-decimal format. We recommend not changing
the default 192.168.15.0.
NetmaskSets the VT2442 subnet mask, in dotted-decimal format. The default is 255.255.255.0, which
enables the VT2442 router to support up 253 users conn ect ed throu gh mul tipl e hubs, switc hes,
routers, or wireless access points.
Default GatewaySets the default gateway IP address for your network, in dotted-decimal format. It must be i n the
range for the subnet specified by Subnet IP Address and Netmask. We recommend not
changing the default 192.168.15.1.
Host NameSets the voice gateway host name. It can contain any alphanumeric characters, except spaces.
DomainSets the domain name. It is used i n conjunctio n with the ho st name to uniquel y identif y the voice
gateway. To access the web pages of the voice gateway you can type 192.168.15.1 (the IP
address) or mygateway1.rgw (hostmame.domain).
Start IPSets the first IP address assigned by the DHCP server, in dotted-decimal format. It must be
End IPSets the final IP address assigned by the DHCP server, in dotted-decimal format. It cannot
Lease TimeSets the time, in seconds, that a network computer remains connected to the voice gateway
Enable DHCP Relay If selected, the voice gateway forwards requests and re sponses between the computers on your
Relay IPIf you select Enable DHCP Relay, type the IP address of the DHCP server in dotted-decimal
If selected, the DHCP server on the voice gateway assigns IP addresses to the computers and
other hosts on your network, if they have DHCP enabled (see “Configuring TCP/IP” on
page 53). By default, the voice gateway DHCP server is enabled.
If there is another DHCP server running on your network (on another router), you must disable
one of the DHCP servers.
greater than the IP address value of the voice gateway. For example, if the IP address of the
voice gateway is 192.168.15.1 (default), the starting IP address must be 192.168.15.2 (or
higher).
exceed the subnet limit of 254. For example, the default is 192.168.15.254. If the DHCP server
runs out of DHCP addresses, users cannot access net work resources. If t his happen s, increase
the End IP (to the limit of 254) or reduce the Lease Time.
If you change Start IP or End IP, be sure they are in the range for specified by the Subnet IP
Address and Netmask. For example, if the voice gateway IP address is 192.168.15.1 (the
default) and you set Start IP and End IP to 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.100, respectively,
computers with DHCP enabled cannot communicate with the voice gateway.
using its current assigned IP addre ss. At the end of thi s time, the DHCP server renews the l ease
or assigns the computer a new IP address. The default is 3600 s econds (1 hour). The maximum
is 999999 seconds (about 278 hours).
network (the DHCP clients) and the DHCP server you chose to use for your network.
format.
Server and Relay
Off
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If selected, you must carefully configure the IP address, Subnet Mask, and DNS settings of
every host on your network. Do not assign the same IP address to more than one host. Your
voice gateway must be on the same subnet as the other hosts.
IP quality of service (QoS) enables you to assign priority to Internet traffic based on the source and destination IP
addresses, source and destination ports, packet length, and protocol.
This table
displays all
defined rules
IP QoS fields and buttons
Field or ButtonDescription
Enable IPQoSIf selected, traffic prioritization is enabled (the default).
Trusted ModeIf enabled (the default), all IP QoS traffic rules are applied first, regardless of the TOS bit
settings. After the rules are exhausted, the existing TOS bit settings are honored.
If disabled, all rules are also applied, except if there is no match, a default rule of queuing
priority Low is used.
AddDisplays the IP QoS Traffic Rule window, where you can define rules.
This window displays when you click Add on the IP QoS window. It enables you to define rules for filtering
packets.
IP QoS Traffic Rule fields
FieldDescription
Rule NameThe rule name
Source IPSets the source IP address for the rule.
Source Start PortSets the source start port.
Destination IPSets the destination IP address.
Destination Start PortSets the destination start port.
Packet Length StartSets the minimum packet size for the rule.
ProtocolSets the protocol — TCP, UDP, ICMP, or Any.
Traffic PrioritySets the priority for traffic matching these characteristics — High or Low.
Source NetmaskSets the source subnet mask, which along with the Source IP specifies a range of source
IP addresses.
Source End PortSets the source end port.
Destination NetmaskSets the destination subnet mask, which along with the Destination IP specifies a range of
destination IP addresses.
Destination End PortSets the destination end port.
Packet Length EndSets the maximum packet size allowed by the rule.
Physical PortCan be none, Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, Port 4, or WLAN.
Normal ServicePackets matching the rule are trea ted as normal p ackets requiring no speci al treatment a long
the path. Normal packets have TO S byte 0 in the IP Header.
TOS MarkingEnables you to assign a TOS value to this traffic — No Change, Normal Service, Minimize
monetary cost, Maximize reliability, Maximize throughput, or Minimize delay. The priority bits
in the TOS byte are set to zero upon marking and derived based on priority queue s. The
priority bit value for each priority queue is:
Port forwarding enables you to direct incoming traffic to specific LAN hosts (computers on your network) based on
the protocol and port number. It is used to play Internet games or provide local services (such as web hosting) for
a LAN group. Port forwarding is also referred to as “virtual servers.” You can:
•Apply predefined port forwarding rules to one or more computers
•If you have the necessary networking knowledge, create, edit, or delete your own port forwarding rules
•Add a computer to the DMZ
Port Forwarding fields and buttons
Field or ButtonDescription
Allow Incoming PingEnables the voice gateway to respond to a ping from the Internet.
LAN IPSelect the IP address to host the service.
New IPDisplays the LAN Clients window to reserve an IP address.
DMZDisplays the DMZ Settings page.
Custom Port Forwarding Displays the Custom Port Forwarding page.
CategorySets the category for which rules are displayed in the A vailable Rules list — Games, VPN,
Audio/Video, Apps (application s), Servers, or User (c ustom rul es you can def ine and edit).
Available RulesLists the available rules in the selected Category.
ViewDisplays the protocols and port ranges for the sele cted Avail able Rule. For ex ample, if you
select Alien vs. Predator and click View, the following is displayed:
Click Cancel to return to the Port Forwarding page.
AddAdds the selected Available Rule to the Applied Rules list.
RemoveRemove the selected rule from the Applied Rules list.
Applied RulesLists the IP filtering rules you selected to apply for each given category.
You can create up to 20 custom port forwarding entries to support specific services or applications, such as
concurrent NAT/NAPT operation.
Custom Port Forwarding fields
FieldDescription
EnableThe check box is selected by default and automatically applies when you click Apply.
ApplicationThe name of the application for which ports are opened.
ProtocolCan be TCP, UDP and TCP, or UDP.
Source IP AddressSets the source IP address from which incoming traffic is allowed.
Source NetmaskSets a subnet mask used in conjunction with the Source IP Address to set a range of IP
addresses. Enter 0.0.0.0 for all.
Destination IP Address The LAN’s destination IP address for incoming traffic.
Destination NetmaskSubnet mask used in conjunction with the Destination IP Address to set a range of IP
addresses. The default is 255.255.255.255.
Destination Port StartThe starting port number that is opened for this application.
Destination Port EndThe ending port number that is opened for this application.
Destination Port MapDestination port mapped on the LAN (destination) side to which p ackets are forwarded.
There are two types of port mapping:
• One-to-one (one port mapped to one) (WAN = 500 to 600; LAN = 500 to 600)
• Multiple-to-one (several ports mapped to one) (WAN = 500 to 600; LAN = 700)
Wildcard (*) entries are allowed for the IP Address, Netmask, and Port range fields.
Configuring a computer as a demilitarized zone (DMZ) forwards any network traffic that is not redirected to
another computer through port forwarding to the IP address of the computer. This allows access to the DMZ host
from the Internet.
DMZ Settings fields
FieldDescription
Enable DMZEnables or disables the DMZ feature. It is disabled by default.
Select a LAN IP AddressSelects the LAN IP address of the DMZ computer to expose to the Internet with no
protection from the VT2442 firewall. This may expose your network to security risks.
LAN ClientsDisplays the LAN Clients page to configure the DMZ computer.
IP filtering enables you to block applications and services based on the IP address of a LAN device. You can apply
one or more predefined IP filtering rules to one or more LAN computers. You can view the rules associated with a
predefined filter and add the available rules for a given category. You can also create, edit, or delete your own IP
filter rules.
IP Filters fields and buttons
Field or ButtonDescription
LAN IPThe IP address in the LAN group to which the IP filters are applied.
New IPDisplays the LAN Clients page.
Block All TrafficIf selected, network access is blocked for the IP address.
Block Outgoing
Ping
Custom IP FiltersDisplays the Custom IP Filters page
CategorySets the c ategory for whi ch ru les are d isplay ed in the A vai lable Ru les li st — Games, VPN, Audio/
Available RulesPredefined and user-defined IP filtering rules for each category.
ViewDisplays the settings for the selected Available Rule.
AddAdds the selected Available Rule to the Applied Rules list.
RemoveRemoves the selected rule from the Applied Rules list.
Applied RulesLists the IP filtering rules selected for the category.
If selected, outgoing pings are blocked for the I P address. Bl ocking outg oing pi ngs can be useful
if a computer has a virus that attempts a Ping-of-Death denial of service attack.
Video, Apps (applications), Servers, or User (custom rules you can define and edit).
You can define up to 20 custom filters to block services or applications based on the source and destination IP
address, subnet mask, TCP port, and protocol.
Custom IP Filters fields
FieldDescription
Filter NameThe IP filter rule name.
EnableSelected by default and automatically applied when you cl ick Save.
Source IP The LAN source IP address assigned to outgoing traf fic on which filtering is applied
Source NetmaskSubnet Mask of the source IP address.
Destination IP Sets the destination IP address to which your source IP address is denied access.
Destination Netmask Subnet mask of the destination IP address. Enter 0.0.0.0 for all.
Port StartThe starting port number that will be blocked for this application.
Port EndThe ending port number that will be blocked for this application.
ProtocolThe options are TCP, UDP, TCP and UDP, ICMP, or Any.
The LAN Clients window displays all computers on your network. For each computer on your LAN, you can do
one of:
-
•Allow it to dynamically (automatically) obtain its IP address from the voice gateway through a DHCP lease
from the DHCP server on the VT2442 (the default)
•Allow it to dynamically obtain its IP address from a DHCP server on another router on the network
•Manually assign it a static IP address in the voice gateway LAN subnet address range
LAN Clients fields
FieldDescription
Enter IP AddressType the static IP address to assign to the computer or other host. For that host, type its
Hostname (optional) and MAC address (required)
Dynamic Addresses Lists the currently assigned dynamic IP addresses and the hostname, MAC address, and
address Type (always Dynamic in this table) of the assigned computer.
To assign a dynamic IP address to the computer as a static IP address, select the Reserve
check box.
Static Addresses(Not shown above.) If any static IP addresses are reserved, lists them and the host name, MAC
address, and address Type (always Static in this table) of the assigned computer.
To remove a static IP address assignment from a computer, select th e Delete check box. If you
delete a static IP address entry, it is made available for future allocation.
You can register your voice gateway with a DNS server to access the voice gateway from the Internet using its
host name.
Dynamic DNS Client fields
FieldDescription
DDNS ServerSelects a DDNS service provider from the list. A charge may occur, depending on the service
selected.
DDNS ClientEnables or disables the DDNS client feature for the WAN connection. It is disabled by default.
User NameThe user name assigned by the DDNS service provider.
PasswordThe password assigned by the DDNS service provider.
Domain NameThe dynamic domain name to be registered with the DDNS server.
Multicasting is a form of limited broadcast. UDP is used to send datagrams to all computers in a host group, one or
more hosts identified by the same destination IP address. The following statements apply to host groups:
•Anyone can join or leave a host group.
•There are no restrictions on the host location.
•There are no restrictions on the number of members that may belong to a host group.
•A host may belong to multiple host groups.
•Non-members can send UDP datagrams to the host group.
Multicasting is useful when the same data needs to be sent to more than one device; for example, if one device is
responsible for acquiring data that many other devices need. Using multicasting uses less network bandwidth than
sending the same data to individual devices.
Multicasting also enables you to receive multicast video streams from multicast servers. The voice gateway
supports an Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) proxy that handles IGMP messages. When enabled,
the voice gateway acts as a proxy for a LAN host making requests to join and leave multicast groups.
Multicast fields
FieldDescription
Enable IGMP
Multicast
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Enables an IGMP proxy for multicast messages. The voice gateway acts as a proxy for a LAN
computer requesting to join or leave multicast groups.
You can define up to 16 static routes in the voice gateway routing table for specific WAN and LAN subnets.
Static Routing fields
FieldDescription
New Destination IP The network IP address of the subnet. (You can also enter the IP address of each individual
station in the subnet).
MaskThe network mask of the destination subnet.
GatewayThe IP address of the next hop through which traffic will flow towards the destination subnet.
MetricDefines the number of hops between the network nodes through which data pack ets travel. The
default is 0, which means the subnet is directly one hop awa y on the LAN.
Dynamic routing enables you to define dynamic routes using Routing Information Protocol (RIP) to exchange
routing information with other network routers across the WAN (Internet) and LAN interfaces.
• Adds, deletes, or modifies routes in its routing table based on periodic updates from other routers
• Responds to requests for its routing table
ProtocolSets the RIP version:
• RIP v1 (UDP protocol)
• RIP v2 (multicast protocol)
• RIP v1 compatible (UDP protocol with multicast format)
Routers using RIP v1 or a compatible protocol can communicate with each other, but not to routers
using RIP v2.
Enable
Password
PasswordThe password can have up to 16 characters.
InterfaceNormally, when it is enabled on a router, RIP dynamically provides routes on all configured interfaces.
(Optional) RIP v2 enables simple plain-text password-based authenti cation for RIP packets. It is
disabled if RIP v1 is selected.
On the VT2442, you can select which routes are distributed through the network:
• LAN — Sets the direction in which RIP messages are sent on the LAN interface
• WAN — Sets the direction in which RIP messages are sent on the WAN interface
The options for LAN and WAN are:
• Both — receive and send updates to the routing table to other routers on the interface
• In — receive but do not send routing updates on that interface
• Out — send but do not receive routing updates on the interface
• None — do not send or receive routing updates through the interface
Web access control enables you to access the voice gateway remotely over the Web.
Remote Web Access fields
FieldDescription
EnableEnables and disables the remote web access feature.
Remote Network IPEnter the IP address of the remote host (for example, 10.10.10.1).
Remote NetmaskEnter the subnet mask of the remote host.
Redirect PortYou can enter a port in this field that is different from port 8080. The port you enter is viewed
externally and mapped to port 8080 internally on the voice gateway.
You can access the voice gateway remotely through secure shell (SSH) over the Internet.
Remote SSH Access fields
FieldDescription
EnableEnables or disables remote SSH access.
Remote Host IPSets the IP address of the remote SSH host.
Remote NetmaskSets the subnet mask of the remote SSH host.
Select a FileClick Browse to select the configuratio n f ile to im po rt to th e voi c e g at ewa y.
ImportImports the selected configuration file. The update st atus appears at the bottom of the window.
When the update is finished, the voice gateway rest arts and you will need to log in again.
ExportDownloads a copy of the configuration file (config.bin) saved in the voice gateway flash
You can forward logged events of a specified severity level or higher to a remote computer. Each log message is
assigned a severity level, which indicates how seriously the triggering event affects voice gateway functions.
Remote Log – Router fields
FieldDescription
Log LevelMessages having the severity level you specify, or higher, are logged to the logging destination
you select. The levels are, in order of severity:
• Panic — system panic or other condition that causes the voice gateway to stop functioning
• Alert — conditions that require immediate correction, such as a corrupted system database
• Critical — critical conditions, such as hard drive errors
• Error — error conditions that generally have less serious consequences than panic, alert, or
critical errors
• Warning — conditions that warrant monitori ng
• Notice — conditions that are not errors but might warrant special handling; this is the default
Log Level setting
• Info — events or non-error conditions of interest
• Debug — software debugging messages; specify this level only when directed by a technical
support representative
Add an IP
Address
Select a logging
destination
Type the IP address of the remote host where you want log information sent and click Add. You
can add multiple IP addresses using the Add button. Any IP address you add here ap pears in the
Select a logging destination drop-down list.
From the list, select the IP address to which you want the log information sent.
Use this page to determine whether you can access an IP address from your computer.
Ping Test fields and buttons
Field or ButtonDescription
Enter IP Address to pingSets the IP address to ping; the default is the VT2442 default IP address 192.168.15.1.
Packet sizeSets the packet size of the ping test. The default is 64 bytes.
Number of echo requestsSets how many times the IP address is pinged. The default is 3.
TestStarts the test. The results display in the scroll window:
• If the test is successful, you can access the IP address.
• If the test is unsuccessful, you should restart the VT2442 (see “Rest arting the VT2442”
Be sure to save the configuration before you restart. If you restart the voice gateway without saving
your changes, it reverts to the previously saved configuration. Your changes are lost.
After you restart the voice gateway, you must log in again.
DescriptionA description of the connection component
TypeThe type of component
IPThe IP address of the component
StateThe component state — connected or disconnected
OnlineThe amount of time it has been connected
Disconnect Reason The reason it was disconnected
The system log displays router-related events. Depending on the severity, the event is sent to a remote host if
remote logging is enabled on the Remote Log – Router page.
6Click Protocol and click Add. The Select Network Protocol window is displayed:
7Click Microsoft in the Manufacturers section and click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols section.
8Click OK.
9Click TCP/IP on the Network window. If there is more than one TCP/IP entry , choose the one for the Ethernet
card connected to the VT2442.
10 Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed:
11 Click the IP Address tab.
12 Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
13 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings.
14 Click OK to close the Network window.
15 Click OK when prompted to restart the computer and click OK again.
When you complete TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or
1On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2Select Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus to display the Control Panel window:
3Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon to display the Network and Dial-up Connections
window:
In the steps that follow, a connection number like 1, 2, 3, etc., is a reference that is displayed on computers with
multiple network interfaces. Computers with only one network interface may only see the label: Local Area
Connection.
7Click Protocol on the Select Network Component Type window and click Add. The Select Network Protocol
window is displayed:
8Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
9Click OK. The Local Area Connection number Properties window is re-displayed.
10 Be sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
11 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed:
12 Be sure Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.
13 Click OK to accept the TCP/IP settings.
14 Click Close to close the Local Area Connection number Properties window.
15 Click OK when prompted to restart the computer and click OK again.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP”
on page 64.
9Click Properties to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window:
10 Be sure Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.
11 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
12 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to “Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP”
on page 64.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me
To check the IP address:
1On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3Type winipcfg.exe and click OK. The IP Configuration window is displayed. The Ethernet Adapter
Information fields will vary depending on the system, as shown in the following examples:
In Windows 98, if “Autoconfiguration” is displayed before the IP Address as in the following example, call your
service provider.
4Select the adapter name (the Ethernet card).
5Click Renew.
6Click OK after the system displays an IP address.
If after performing this procedure the computer cannot access the Internet, call your cable provider for help.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows 2000 or Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3Type cmd and click OK to display a command prompt window.
4Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display the IP configuration. A display similar to the follo wing indicates a
normal configuration:
If an Autoconfiguration IP Address is displayed as in the following window, there is an incorrect connection
between the PC, the VT2442, and the Internet:
5After verifying your connections, type ipconfig /renew and press ENTER to renew the IP address. If a valid IP
address is displayed as shown, Internet access should be available.
6Type exit and press ENTER to return to Windows.
If after performing this procedure the computer cannot access the Internet, call your cable or DSL provider
for help.
If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, for more troubleshooting help co ntact Vonage as described
in “Contact Us” on page 68.
ProblemPossible Solutions
Power light is offCheck that the AC power adapter is properly plugged into the electrical outlet and the
VT2442.
Check that the electrical outlet is working.
Cannot send or receive
data or phone calls
or
No dial tone
A computer cannot
send or receive data
If you subscribed to just one phone line from Vonage, be sure your phone is
connected to the Phone 1 port on the VT2442.
Check all other cabling between the modem, the VT2442, and the computer. Be sure
you used the cables provided with the VT2442. All Ethernet cables must be
straight-through cables.
Check the lights on the Front Panel (see page 3).
Check the lights on the modem front panel. For information, see your cable or DSL
modem user guide.
If you have only one phone line, be sure your phone is plugged into the green phone
port 1 on the VT2442.
Can you access Web pages? If not, check to see whether your ISP (cable or DSL) is
having connection issues in your area.
Be sure the telephone connected to the VT2442 is disconnected from the wall jacks
that traditional phone companies use. If not, the VT2442 cannot connect with the
Vonage server and you will not get a dial tone.
Compare your device connections to those shown in “Installation With an Ex ist in g
Router” on page 7 or “Installation With a Standard Modem” on page 9.
The order in which you turn the devices on is very important. Try the procedure for
“Resetting All of Your Equipment” on page 66.
Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the VT2442 and the computer.
If you have a cable modem only, check that your TV is working and the picture is
clear. If you cannot receive TV channels, your cable data service will not function.
Contact your cable provider.
If you have a DSL modem only, check that your DSL service is working. Contact your
DSL provider.
My high-speed Internet
connection uses a USB
port, not an Ethernet
port
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You need to switch your high-speed Internet connection from USB to Ethernet to use
Vonage Internet Phone Service. If your computer does not have an Ethernet adapter,
you can purchase an Ethernet adapter or a USB to Ethernet Converter to connect
your computer to the VT2442, and ultimately the Internet.
You can resolve many installation issues by resetting all of your equipment.
To reset all of your equipment:
1Turn off your computer, VT2442 voice gateway, router (if you have one), and DSL or cable modem.
2Turn the devices back on, one at a time, in this order:
•Modem
•Router (if present)
•VT2442
•Computer
Replacing an Existing Router with the VT2442
You can connect up to four computers directly to the VT2442 Ethernet ports. It may be easiest to have only a
single router — the one built in to your VT2442 — on your home network.
Cable or DSL modem
To AC power
You must connect a phone
to the Phone 1 port
Optional phone for a second
line ordered from Vonage
1Shut down your computers properly. Follow the instructions provided with the computers.
2Unplug your cable or DSL modem power cord or adapter.
3Unplug your router.
4Disconnect any cables connecting your router to the modem. Please leave your modem connected to
the cable or phone line that provides your Internet connection.
Hint: Y our modem should remain off for about 10 minutes to “clear its memory” so it can recognize the
VT2442 when you turn it back on. You can continue with the installation during this time.
5Disconnect any cables connecting your computers to the router.
6Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your modem.
7Connect the other end of the blue Ethernet cable to the blue Ethernet port labeled Internet on the rear panel
of your voice gateway.
If you connect the VT2442 directly to your cable or DSL modem, it can prioritize voice calls over data
traffic to help ensure high-quality phone service.
8Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 1 port on your voice gateway.
9Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on one computer.
10 Connect your othe r computers.
Hint: If you add more than four computers, you can connect your old router or a hub to one of Ethernet
ports 2, 3, or 4 on the VT2442 and connect your remaining computers to the router or hub. Be sure
only one
page 20.
DHCP
server is running on your network. For more information, see
“LAN Configuration”
on
11 Continue with step 8 in “Installation With a Standard Modem” on page 9.
If you have questions about your Vonage Internet phone service:
•In the USA, visit www.vonage.com/help
For information about customer service, technical support, or warranty claims, see the Motorola Regulatory, Safety, Software License, and Warranty Information card provided with the VT2442.
For answers to typical questions, see “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 69.
For more information about Motorola consumer cable products, education, and support, visit
If you do not understand a term or abbreviation, check the Glossary.
Q What does the Motorola VT2442 Voice Gateway do?
A The VT2442 Voice Gateway is a stand-alone media terminal adapter (S-MTA) containing a home router:
•As an S-MTA, it converts analog voice signals to and from a standard telephone to digital data that can
be transmitted through a broadband connection across the Internet. It provid es an alternate means to
make voice calls.
•Its built-in router provides full network connectivity, a firewall, and VPN passthrough.
•VT2442 prioritizes voice calls to enable simultaneous voice and data communication with no loss of
voice call quality. For a description of the VT2442 features, see “Overview” on page 1.
Q Will the VT2442 Voice Gateway work with a cable modem or DSL modem?
A Yes. The VT2442 Voice Gateway supports DHCP, which is specified for DOCSIS
PPPoE, which is used by most DSL providers.
Q Can I operate a virtual private network (VPN) application behind the VT2442?
A
Yes. The VT2442 Voice Gateway supports IPSec and PPTP, the most common VPN protocols.
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cable modems, and
Q Can I play online games through my VT2442?
A
By default, the voice gateway blocks all unsolicited messages to the computer or local network as a standard
security measure. However, for online games that require some unsolicited messages to be transmitted
through the voice gateway, you can specify ports and IP addresses on which to allow unsolicited messages.
The VT2442 enables you to set up virtual servers or a DMZ.
Q How do I configure the VT2442?
A
Most people can send and receive calls immediately after completing Installation! You can configure your
home or office network through a GUI using a connected computer configured to obtain its IP address using
DHCP. Or, you can configure the computer statically to 192.168.15.xxx (xxx is from 2 to 254), subnet mask
255.255.255.0, and default gateway 192.168.15.1.
Q What is included with the built-in router?
A The VT2442 supports a firewall, RIP, port triggers, advanced ALGs such as RSVP, POP3, SNMP, and
streaming media. No separate routers are needed.
Q Is any Quality of Service (QoS) implemented on the VT2442 Voice Gateway?
A Although VoIP service is typically best-effort, the VT2442 provides upstream voice prioritization to ensure that
upstream voice data has priority over other Web data. This ensures good voice quality even during heavy
upstream data transfers, such as e-mail synchronization or file sharing.
This glossary defines terms and abbreviations used in this manual. To return to your previous page, click the
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10/100Base-TSee Ethernet.
adapterA device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to
broadband
broadband
provider
cable modem
coaxial cable
(coax)
default gateway A designated router that forwards all traffic not addressed to a host on the local subnet.
DHCPA Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically assigns IP addresses to client hosts on
DMZA “de-militarized zone” is one or more hosts logically located between a private LAN and the
DOCSISThe Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specif ication define a standard interface for cable modems
DNSThe Domain Name System is the Internet system for converting domain names to IP addresses. A
domain nameA unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically
dotted-decimal
format
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some other device. An Ethernet adapter connects a computer to the LAN.
High-speed telecommunication over a wide range of frequencies, typically 256 Kbps or faster.
Broadband enables more information to be transmitted in less time. The most common broadband
service types available to homes and small-offices are cable modem and DSL. Both cable modem
and DSL are much faster than a traditional dial-up Internet connect ion.
If you have a cable modem, the cable company from which you subscribe to high-speed data
service. If you have a DSL modem, the telephone company from which you subscribe to DSL
service.
A device enabling a broadband connection to the Internet over cable television lines. It requires a
subscription for high-speed data service from your local cable provider.
A type of wire consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided
wire traditionally used mainly to carry cable television signals. The shield minimizes electrical and
radio frequency interference.
an IP network. DHCP eliminates the need to manually assign static IP addresses by “leasing” an
IP address and subnet mask to each client. It enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses.
The VT2442 can simultaneously be a DHCP client and a DHCP server:
• A DHCP server at Vonage headend assigns a WAN IP address to your VT2442.
• The VT2442 contains a built-in DHCP server that assigns private IP addresses to each computer
on its LAN.
Internet. A DMZ prevents direct access by outside users to private data. (The term comes from the
geographic buffers located between some conflicting count ries such as North and South Korea. ) In a
typical small DMZ configuration, the DMZ host receives requests from private LAN users to access
external web sites and initiates sessions for th ese requests. The DMZ host cannot initiate a session
back to the private LAN. Internet users outside the private LAN can access only the DMZ host. You
can use a DMZ to set up a web server or for gaming without exposing confidential data.
to deliver data between a cable network and computer systems. Euro-DOCSIS is DOCSIS adapted
for use in Europe.
DNS server contains a table matching domain names such as Internetname.com to IPaddresses
such as 192.169.9.1. When you access the Web, a DNS server tran slates the URL displ ayed on the
browser to the destination website IP address. The DNS lookup ta ble is a distributed Internet
database; no one DNS server lists all domain-to-IP address matches.
much easier to remember than IP addresses.
Method of representing an IP address or subnet mask using four decimal numbers called octets.
Each octet represents eight bits.
In a class C IP address, the octets are “network.network.network.host.” The first three octets
together represent the network address and the final octet is the host address. In the VT2442 LAN
default configuration, 192.168.15 represent s the network ad dress. In the final octet, the host address
can be from 2 to 254.
To copy a file from one computer or other network device to another. You can use the Internet to
download files from a server to your home computer. Your voice gateway downloads its
configuration file and firmware from Vonage.
downstream
In a cable data or DSL network, the direction of data received by your computer from the Internet.
driverSoftware that enables a computer to interact with a network or other device. For exa mple, there are
drivers for printers, monitors, graphics adapters, modems, Ethernet, USB, and many others.
DSL
A digital subscriber line enables a broadband connection to the Internet over traditional telephone
lines that support DSL. You need a subscription for DSL service from your local telephone company.
dynamic IP
address
Ethernet
An IP address that is temporarily leased to a host by a DHCP server. The opposite of static IP
address.
The most widely used type of local area network (LAN). The most commonly installed Ethernet
networks are called 10Base-T. 10Base-T provides transmission speeds up to 10 megabits per
second (Mbps), usually over twisted-pair wire. Fast Ethernet (100Base-T) provides transmission
speeds up to 100 Mbps.
F-type connector A type of connector used to connect coaxial cable to equipment such as the VT2442.
firewallA security software system on the VT2442 that enforces an access control policy between the
Internet and the VT2442 LAN.
flowA data path moving in one direction.
GUIgraphical user interface
HFCA hybrid fiber/coaxial cable network uses fiber-optic cable as the trunk and coaxial cable to the
subscriber premises.
hostAny computer or similar device supporting end-user applications or services with full two-way
network access. Each host has a unique host number that co mbined with the network number forms
its IP address.
hubOn a LAN, a device that connects multiple hosts to the LAN. A hub performs no data filtering. See
also router.
IGMPInternet Group Management Protocol
InternetA worldwide collection of interconnected networks, all using TCP/IP.
IPInternet Protocol is a set of standards that enable different types of computers to communicate with
one another and exchange data through the Internet. IP provides the appearance of a single,
seamless communication system and makes the Internet a virtual network.
IP addressAn Internet Protocol address identifies a computer or other device on a TCP/IP network. Networks
using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the destination IP address.
IPSecThe Internet Protocol Security protocols are authentication and encryption standards for secure data
exchange over the Internet.
ISPInternet service provider
LANA local area network provides a full-time, high-bandwidth connection over a limited area, such as a
building, campus, office, or home. The computers and other devices you connect to your voice
gateway, except for the telephones, form a LAN. Ethernet is the most widely used LAN standard.
MAC address
The Media Access Control address uniquely identifies each device that can be connected to an
Ethernet network. It is permanently written to read-only memory (ROM) at the fact ory and print ed on
your VT2442.
MHz
Mega hertz. A measure of frequency; one MHz means one million cycles per second.
NATNetwork Address Translation is a standard for a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal
traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic.
NAPT
Network Address Port Translation is the most common form of translation between public and
private IP addresses.
networkTwo or more computers connected to communicate with each other. Networks have traditionally
been connected using some kind of wiring.
NICNetwork interface card is another name for network adapter. A NIC is installed in an expansion slot
or can be built-in. Every Ethernet NIC has a MAC address permanently saved in its ROM.
OOB DTMFOut-of-Band Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency protocol for voice traffic.
PINGA network utility that tests host reachability by sending a small packet to the host and waiting for a
reply. If you PING a computer IP address and receive a reply, you know the computer is reachable
over the network. It also stands for “Packet InterNet Groper.”
portOn a computer or other electronic device, a port is a socket or plug used to physically connect it to
the network or to other devices.
I
n TCP/IP, a port is a number from 0 to 65536 used logically by a client program to specify a server
program. Ports 0 to 1024 are reserved.
port triggeringA mechanism that enables incoming communication with specified applications. Primarily used for
gaming applications.
POTS“Plain old telephone service;” basic analog telephone service. POTS uses the lowest 4 kHz of
bandwidth on twisted pair wiring.
PPPPoint-to-Point Protocol is a method to establish a network connection or session between hosts.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a specification for connecting to the Internet used with DSL
modems.
PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol encapsulates other protocols to create VPNs. It is developed
jointly by several vendors.
private IP
address
An IP address assigned to a computer on the VT2442 LAN by the DHCP server on the VT2442 for a
specified lease time. Private IP addresses are used by the VT2442 LAN only; they are invisible to
devices on the Internet. See also public IP address.
PSTNThe public switched telephone network is the traditional circuit-switched, voice-oriented telephone
network. See also POTS.
public IP
A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also private IP address.
address
QoS
quality of service
RIPRouting Information Protocol enables routers to exchange routing information with other network
• Accepts periodic updates from other routers and adds, deletes, or modifies routes in its routing
table accordingly
• Responds to requests for its routing table
RTP
Real Time Protocol for voice traffic.
RJ-11The most common type of connector for household or office phones.
RJ-45The most common type of port for Ethernet networks.
routerOn IP networks, a device connecting at least two networks, which may or may not be similar. A
router filters data based on the IP address, examining the source and destination IP addresses to
determine the best route on which to forward it.
serverA dedicated computer that supplies files, data, or services to other “client” computers or devices.
SIP
Session Initiation Protocol for voice traffic.
S-MTAA standalone media terminal adapter converts analog voice signals to and from a standard
telephone to digital data that can be transmitted through a broadband connection over the Internet.
SSHsecure shell
stateful
inspection
A type of firewall that tracks each connection traversing all firewall interfaces to ensure validity. In
addition to examining the source and destination in the packet header based on static rules, a
stateful inspection firewall:
• Examines packet headers on context established by previous packets that traversed the firewall
• Monitors the connection state and saves it in a table
• Closes ports until a connection to a specific port i s requested
• May examine the packet content s up through the ap plicati on layer to de termine more than j ust the
source and destination
A stateful-inspection firewall is more advanced than a static filter firewall.
static filterA type of firewall that examines the source and destination in the packet header based on
administrator-defined rules only.
static IP address An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be
assigned manually. The opposite of dynamic IP address.
subnet maskA bit mask that is logically ANDed with the destination IP address of a packet to determine the
network address. A router routes packets using the network address.
subnetworkA part of a network; commonly abbreviated “subnet.” When subnetting is used, the host portion of
the IP address is divided into a subnet and host number. Hosts and routers use the subnet mask to
identify the bits used for the network and subnet number.
TCPTransmission Control Protocol provides reliable tra nsport over the network for dat a transmitted u sing
IP. It defines rules and procedures for data exchange.
TCP/IPThe Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a set of protocols that provides rules for
communication between networks. It is the worldwide internetworking standard and the basic
communications protocol of the Internet.
TFTPTrivial File Transfer Protocol is a very simple protocol used to transfer files.
UPnP
UPSA universal power supply provides battery back-up for a specified time during a power outage.
upstreamIn a cable data or DSL network, the direction of data sent from your computer to the Internet.
USBUniversal Seria l Bus
wireless access
point (WAP)
VoIPVoice over Internet Protocol is a method to exchange voice, fax, and other information over the
VoIP providerThe company from whic h y ou purchase VoIP telephone service.
VPNA virtual private network is a private network that uses “virtual” connections (tunnels) routed over a
WANA wide-area network provides a connection over a large geographic area, such as a country or the
World Wide Web An interface to the Internet that you use to navigate and hyperlink t o information.
Universal Plug and Play protocol.
A device that provides network connectivity to o ne or more client comput ers using radio si gnals over
a wireless connection. One example you could use with yo ur voice gateway is the Motorola Wire less
Access Point WA840G.
Internet. Voice and fax have traditionally been carried over telephone lines using a dedicated circuit
for each line. VoIP enables calls to travel as discrete data on shared lines.
public network (usually the Internet) to provide a secure and fast connection, usually to users
working remotely at home or in small branch offices. A VPN connection provides security and
performance similar to a dedicated link (for example, a leased line),
whole world. The bandwidth depends on need and cost, but is usually much lower than for a LAN.
For the voice gateway, “WAN” refers to the VoIP and broadband provider networks.
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