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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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-
QuickStart
Guide
- Nextera Phone
Adapter
- Ethernet
Cable
- AC Power
Adapter
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EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED: (We Do Not Supply These)
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- Broadband
Connection: DSL, Cable
Modem, or Other High-Speed Internet Connection
- Router: To share your broadband
connection with computer(s) in your house.
- Touchtone
Phone.
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INSTALLATION
STEPS:
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- Remove the Nextera Phone Adapter from the shipping
box you received.
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- Disconnect the power
from all devices on your network including your cable/DSL modem, router,
and computer(s).
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- Insert one end of
the Ethernet cable (included) into the Ethernet port of the
adapter.
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- If you are not sharing the broadband
connection with any computer(s), then:
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- Connect the other
end of the Ethernet cable to your DSL/Cable
Modem.
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If
you are sharing the broadband connection with any computer(s),
then:
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Connect the other end
of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your
router. |
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Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable/DSL modem’s
Ethernet port to the WAN port on the router.
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5.
Connect a
telephone to the PHONE1 port of the Adapter using a standard phone
line.
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6.
Connect the
appropriate power cable to the cable/DSL modem. Wait about two minutes for the cable/DSL modem to boot up before
continuing.
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7.
Connect the
appropriate power cable to the router (if used). Wait about two minutes for the router to boot up before
continuing.
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8.
Connect the power
cable provided with the Adapter to the POWER port on the Adapter. Wait at least five minutes for the
Adapter to boot up. The Adapter’s blue status light will
blink in sequence until it has fully connected to the Nextera
network.
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9.
Once the Adapter’s blue status light is solid, the
Adapter is ready to use.
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10. Pick up your telephone
receiver and listen for dial tone.
If you hear a dial tone, you are ready to begin making calls. If you do not get a dial tone,
please refer to our online troubleshooting section or contact us at support@nextera.net or
1-218-818-6400.
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11. Connect an Ethernet
cable from the LAN ports on the router to each of your computers. Power up each computer. Your Internet connection should
work as it did before you installed the Phone
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