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Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP

: The TA612V adapter

dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain

name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN using the Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on

your local network.

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DNS Proxy

: When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides

its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS

addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.

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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

: PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet

over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to

run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter within minutes after

connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

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Browser-based management

: Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure

your router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or

Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into

the browser-based web Management Interface.

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Smart Wizard

: The TA612V adapter Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet

connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

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Visual monitoring

: The TA612V adapter’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor

its status and activity.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter.

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Stand for vertically mounting the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter

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AC power adapter.

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

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NETGEAR CD

, including:

–

This guide.

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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Support Registration card

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.

The Router’s Front Panel

The front panel of the TA612V adapter contains these status indicators.

Figure 2-1:

TA612V Front Panel

Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

Table 2-1.

Status Light Descriptions

Label

Activity

Description

Power

On Green Solid

Off

Power is supplied to the router.

Power is not supplied to the router.

Test

Blinking

Off

The router is performing its diagnostic test.

The router successfully completed its diagnostic test.

Internet

Port

On

Blink

The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.

LAN Port

Green

Amber

Blink

The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device.

The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the LAN port.

Phone

Ports

Off

On

Blink

The phone port has not yet been provisioned by the service provider.

The phone port has been provisioned by the service provider.

There is a voice message waiting.

Power

Test

Internet Port

LAN Port

Phone Ports 1 & 2

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The Router’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model TA612V router contains the port connections listed below.

Figure 1-2: TA612V Rear Panel

Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:

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Outlet for 12V DC @ 1.5A output AC power adapter

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Two phone ports

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Factory default reset push button for

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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LAN port

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Internet (WAN) Ethernet port

Power

2 Phone

Reset

2

1

Button

LAN

Ports

Internet Port

Port

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Chapter 3

Connecting the Router to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to

the Internet. You will find out how to configure your broadband voice adapter for Internet access.

Follow these instructions to set up your router.

Prepare to Install Your TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter

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For Cable Modem Service

: When you perform the broadband voice adapter setup steps be sure

to use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.

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For DSL Service

: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and

password in order to complete the broadband voice adapter setup.

Before proceeding with the broadband voice adapter installation, familiarize yourself with the

contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for

networking.

First, Connect the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter to Your

Network

1.

C

ONNECT

THE

BROADBAND

VOICE

ADAPTER

,

THE

COMPUTER

,

AND

THE

MODEM

a.

Turn off your computer.

b.

Turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem.

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c.

Locate the Ethernet cable (cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem.

Figure 3-1:

Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer

d.

Disconnect the cable at the computer end only, point

A

in the diagram above.

e.

Look at the label on the bottom of the broadband voice adapter. Locate the Internet port.

Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your modem (cable 1 in the diagram below) into

the Internet port of the broadband voice adapter as shown in point

B

of the diagram below.

Figure 3-2:

Connect the broadband voice adapter to the modem

Note:

The stand provided with the broadband voice adapter provides a convenient,

space-saving way of installing the broadband voice adapter. Avoid stacking it on other

electronic equipment.

PRGHP

&DEOH#4

FRPSXWHU

A

Router

Internet Port

Modem

Cable 1

B