3. Getting Started
Before you start using the VATA2024 two-port gateway, please install the following:
3.1. Connect the power and network
3.1.1. Connect the network
During this step, make sure your environment already have broadband Internet
access capability.
1. Broadband Router
Direct network connection—by this method, you need at least one available
Ethernet port in your workspace. Use the Ethernet cable in the package to connect
WAN port of VATA2024 two-port gateway to the Ethernet port in your workspace.
Since this gateway has router functionality, whether you have a broadband router
or not, you can make direct network connect. The following two figures are for
your reference.
2. as a broadband router
Use this method if you have a single Ethernet port in your workspace with your
desktop computer already connected to it. First, disconnect the Ethernet cable
from the computer and attach it to the WAN port of gateway. Next, use the Ethernet
cable in the package to connect LAN port of gateway to your desktop computer.
Your IP Phone now shares a network connection with your computer. The
following figure is for your reference.