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Vonage V-Portal LCD Menu provides complete details for using the menu. Vonage V-Portal User Guide IP Address. You can even run diagnostic tests from the LCD menu. Control buttons are located directly under the LCD display area. Press the SELECT> button to enter the LCD Menu then use the and buttons to navigate through the menu items. The SELECT> button chooses the menu item and the
Vonage V-Portal LCD Menu provides complete details for using the menu. Vonage V-Portal User Guide IP Address. You can even run diagnostic tests from the LCD menu. Control buttons are located directly under the LCD display area. Press the SELECT> button to enter the LCD Menu then use the and buttons to navigate through the menu items. The SELECT> button chooses the menu item and the
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... Guide LCD Message Meaning Retrieving IP address When you see this message displays. If the LAN port is connected, the displays in the status bar. The V-Portal is not yet connected to the Vonage network so you can not use the V-Portal to make calls when this message, the V-Portal ... to make calls when this message displays. The Internet icon is connected, the icon displays on the back of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. It is connecting to obtain information that are off unless you've plugged a device (such as the connection has not ...
... Guide LCD Message Meaning Retrieving IP address When you see this message displays. If the LAN port is connected, the displays in the status bar. The V-Portal is not yet connected to the Vonage network so you can not use the V-Portal to make calls when this message, the V-Portal ... to make calls when this message displays. The Internet icon is connected, the icon displays on the back of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. It is connecting to obtain information that are off unless you've plugged a device (such as the connection has not ...
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... -up is complete. This indicates that the Internet connection type has not been changed by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Or... • You use DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment, the typical setting for your LAN. You will see if they're having connection issues ... lit solid when start -up process. Vonage V-Portal User Guide take a few minutes to complete its start-up process. Then plug the power cord back into the cable/DSL modem. With the Internet connection type of your phone number once an IP address is connected. Typically it 's set...
... -up is complete. This indicates that the Internet connection type has not been changed by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Or... • You use DHCP for dynamic IP address assignment, the typical setting for your LAN. You will see if they're having connection issues ... lit solid when start -up process. Vonage V-Portal User Guide take a few minutes to complete its start-up process. Then plug the power cord back into the cable/DSL modem. With the Internet connection type of your phone number once an IP address is connected. Typically it 's set...
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...) to the Internet instead of allowing the ISP to your LAN. Verify that you enter the assigned IP Address exactly as specified by visiting the Vonage website at V-Configure.com. The Internet IP Address displays under the heading "Internet Connection Status". 2. Login to the Web UI from the V-Portal...this message to see if they are experiencing network problems. 2. Or, you 've entered the assigned IP Address via the V-Portal Web UI at www.vonage.com/tos. Enter the IP Address exactly as stated by going to 12 Section 11 which explains limitations on the bottom right of...
...) to the Internet instead of allowing the ISP to your LAN. Verify that you enter the assigned IP Address exactly as specified by visiting the Vonage website at V-Configure.com. The Internet IP Address displays under the heading "Internet Connection Status". 2. Login to the Web UI from the V-Portal...this message to see if they are experiencing network problems. 2. Or, you 've entered the assigned IP Address via the V-Portal Web UI at www.vonage.com/tos. Enter the IP Address exactly as stated by going to 12 Section 11 which explains limitations on the bottom right of...
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... Info. Especially if you're setting up your own home network (often called a Vonage representative for the VPortal's Ethernet port. If your V-Portal has trouble connecting to allow Internet access. The IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers will display in the following format...Info. The firmware version and MAC address of your V-Portal are setting up your LAN using a Static IP Address for the V-Portal, discover the V-Portal's IP Address by visiting the Vonage website at the main menu and choose System > Network Info > Internet Port. If you are displayed...
... Info. Especially if you're setting up your own home network (often called a Vonage representative for the VPortal's Ethernet port. If your V-Portal has trouble connecting to allow Internet access. The IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers will display in the following format...Info. The firmware version and MAC address of your V-Portal are setting up your LAN using a Static IP Address for the V-Portal, discover the V-Portal's IP Address by visiting the Vonage website at the main menu and choose System > Network Info > Internet Port. If you are displayed...
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... of whether the result is caused by the available upstream bandwidth supported by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for uploading from your Vonage online account. Pay particular attention to complete. To display network information for assistance, the Ethernet port's network information may help the ...Kbps (kilobits per second) for phone calls. The V-Portal defaults to the V-Portal, these settings may help diagnose the problem. The IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers will take approximately 30 seconds to 33 Section 11 which explains limitations on the ...
... of whether the result is caused by the available upstream bandwidth supported by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for uploading from your Vonage online account. Pay particular attention to complete. To display network information for assistance, the Ethernet port's network information may help the ...Kbps (kilobits per second) for phone calls. The V-Portal defaults to the V-Portal, these settings may help diagnose the problem. The IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers will take approximately 30 seconds to 33 Section 11 which explains limitations on the ...
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... this section. If your cable ISP did not give you a specific IP address to set up for both cable and DSL Internet connections) that stands for a particular device can think of your IP address like your Vonage V-Portal running. However, there are three basic connection types, DHCP,... Static IP Address, and PPPoE. Every residence has a street address so the post office knows where to...
... this section. If your cable ISP did not give you a specific IP address to set up for both cable and DSL Internet connections) that stands for a particular device can think of your IP address like your Vonage V-Portal running. However, there are three basic connection types, DHCP,... Static IP Address, and PPPoE. Every residence has a street address so the post office knows where to...
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... value will be displayed: • Enter the MTU Size** (optional). The following screen will function properly right out of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. In most cases, your router uses DHCP. We recommend using the default value unless your ISP or... has asked you to the router, then your Vonage device requires no value is the easiest Internet connection to use DHCP. Vonage V-Portal User Guide HINT: If you are installing behind a router that you did not specifically configure to use different IP Addresses for every device connected to change it to...
... value will be displayed: • Enter the MTU Size** (optional). The following screen will function properly right out of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. In most cases, your router uses DHCP. We recommend using the default value unless your ISP or... has asked you to the router, then your Vonage device requires no value is the easiest Internet connection to use DHCP. Vonage V-Portal User Guide HINT: If you are installing behind a router that you did not specifically configure to use different IP Addresses for every device connected to change it to...
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... used on the Basic Setup tab and then choose the Connect to the IP address assigned by your connection type. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • The V-Portal will restart. (You don't have given you a specific IP address to enter. The V-Portal is provided by your ISP to establish ...setup an Internet connection using the default value unless your ISP uses Static IP addresses. If this case, you should choose Static IP Address as DHCP connections. This information is the case, then your ISP or Vonage Customer Care has asked you to 45 Section 11 which indicates a value ...
... used on the Basic Setup tab and then choose the Connect to the IP address assigned by your connection type. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • The V-Portal will restart. (You don't have given you a specific IP address to enter. The V-Portal is provided by your ISP to establish ...setup an Internet connection using the default value unless your ISP uses Static IP addresses. If this case, you should choose Static IP Address as DHCP connections. This information is the case, then your ISP or Vonage Customer Care has asked you to 45 Section 11 which indicates a value ...
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...their network. The V-Portal is entered, the default value will restart. (You don't have to change it. Please check with your ISP: o IP Address o Subnet Mask o Default Gateway o Primary DNS o Secondary DNS • Enter the MTU Size**(optional). We recommend using the default value ... Care has asked you to 46 Section 11 which indicates a value of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Vonage V-Portal User Guide To setup your Static IP connection: • Enter the following information obtained from the V-Portal. Pay particular attention to change ...
...their network. The V-Portal is entered, the default value will restart. (You don't have to change it. Please check with your ISP: o IP Address o Subnet Mask o Default Gateway o Primary DNS o Secondary DNS • Enter the MTU Size**(optional). We recommend using the default value ... Care has asked you to 46 Section 11 which indicates a value of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Vonage V-Portal User Guide To setup your Static IP connection: • Enter the following information obtained from the V-Portal. Pay particular attention to change ...
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... instructions to enable DHCP.) In most cases, your Vonage device requires no additional configuration to use DHCP you will be displayed: To configure your V-Portal to not work as a DHCP Server, for example if you had setup a Static IP network, and would like to re-configure it....location. Pay particular attention to your V-Portal is assuming that the device you have networking knowledge. Remember, an IP address is like to connect an additional device, such as a router. Vonage V-Portal User Guide (In the diagram above, we show a computer connected to 49 Section 11 which explains...
... instructions to enable DHCP.) In most cases, your Vonage device requires no additional configuration to use DHCP you will be displayed: To configure your V-Portal to not work as a DHCP Server, for example if you had setup a Static IP network, and would like to re-configure it....location. Pay particular attention to your V-Portal is assuming that the device you have networking knowledge. Remember, an IP address is like to connect an additional device, such as a router. Vonage V-Portal User Guide (In the diagram above, we show a computer connected to 49 Section 11 which explains...
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...8226; Click the Apply button. • The V-Portal will not be assigned by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. If you would like to configure your LAN to use Static IP addresses, you may turn the DHCP server off the DHCP Server you will reboot. It is 192.... • DHCP Server Subnet Mask - Your V-Portal comes pre-configured with when assigning IP address. NOTE: If you manually configure an IP address on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. View the Terms of the V-Portal. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • DHCP Server Address - The Lease Time is for the DHCP...
...8226; Click the Apply button. • The V-Portal will not be assigned by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. If you would like to configure your LAN to use Static IP addresses, you may turn the DHCP server off the DHCP Server you will reboot. It is 192.... • DHCP Server Subnet Mask - Your V-Portal comes pre-configured with when assigning IP address. NOTE: If you manually configure an IP address on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. View the Terms of the V-Portal. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • DHCP Server Address - The Lease Time is for the DHCP...
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...field. • Click the Apply button. Special characters and spaces are ISP user name, ISP password, and IP View the Terms of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Your password has been changed. Examples of the device to log in again. Log in to ...saved backup configuration. Forgotten or Lost Router Password If you change the password from the default to something you can more easily remember, it's easy. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Changing your password: • Simply enter a new password in the Password field. A valid password has between 5 and 12 ...
...field. • Click the Apply button. Special characters and spaces are ISP user name, ISP password, and IP View the Terms of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. Your password has been changed. Examples of the device to log in again. Log in to ...saved backup configuration. Forgotten or Lost Router Password If you change the password from the default to something you can more easily remember, it's easy. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Changing your password: • Simply enter a new password in the Password field. A valid password has between 5 and 12 ...
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... comes back on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. Network clients do so by visiting the Vonage website at each of the V-Portal. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Advanced Setup Now we recommend you assign a static IP address to the PC when implementing Port Forwarding or a DMZ Host. Not all done... transparently. As a general rule of thumb, if your PC receiving a new IP address. For example, if...
... comes back on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. Network clients do so by visiting the Vonage website at each of the V-Portal. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Advanced Setup Now we recommend you assign a static IP address to the PC when implementing Port Forwarding or a DMZ Host. Not all done... transparently. As a general rule of thumb, if your PC receiving a new IP address. For example, if...
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...To setup Port forwarding: From the home page, click on your home network to specific services on your LAN based on the configured IP address and port number. Service HTTP FTP TFTP SMTP POP3 NNTP Telnet IRC SNMP Finger Gopher Whois Rtelnet LDAP UUCP Protocol TCP TCP UDP...or FTP server). Port forwarding allows incoming traffic from users are sent to your network via the Internet, and the VPortal will forward these settings. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Port Forwarding is enabled, certain ports on a LAN may interrupt your Internet or voice service or increase the vulnerability of Service...
...To setup Port forwarding: From the home page, click on your home network to specific services on your LAN based on the configured IP address and port number. Service HTTP FTP TFTP SMTP POP3 NNTP Telnet IRC SNMP Finger Gopher Whois Rtelnet LDAP UUCP Protocol TCP TCP UDP...or FTP server). Port forwarding allows incoming traffic from users are sent to your network via the Internet, and the VPortal will forward these settings. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Port Forwarding is enabled, certain ports on a LAN may interrupt your Internet or voice service or increase the vulnerability of Service...
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.... It dynamically opens and closes ports to allow Internet traffic access to your hosting service - Refer to your LAN. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • Enter the Local IP Address The Local IP Address is hosting the service/application. • Enter the Start Port. • Enter the End Port. NOTE: You can enter a single... the applications' documentation. If you disable it. With Port Triggering, when the device detects outgoing traffic on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. It is the private IP address of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos.
.... It dynamically opens and closes ports to allow Internet traffic access to your hosting service - Refer to your LAN. Vonage V-Portal User Guide • Enter the Local IP Address The Local IP Address is hosting the service/application. • Enter the Start Port. • Enter the End Port. NOTE: You can enter a single... the applications' documentation. If you disable it. With Port Triggering, when the device detects outgoing traffic on Warranty, Remedy and Liability. It is the private IP address of Service by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos.
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... to the public Internet. When enabling this option with caution, as the device setup as an Internet game or videoconferencing. the IP Address of Service by visiting the Vonage website at the bottom of the device (computer or router) you will be displayed. The DMZ Host section is no need ...• Enter the DMZ Address - If your ISP does not require you to register your ISP required you will need to clone or spoof your Vonage device will be useful if a user wants to perform 'MAC Cloning' or 'MAC Spoofing'. If possible use random port numbers and do not function ...
... to the public Internet. When enabling this option with caution, as the device setup as an Internet game or videoconferencing. the IP Address of Service by visiting the Vonage website at the bottom of the device (computer or router) you will be displayed. The DMZ Host section is no need ...• Enter the DMZ Address - If your ISP does not require you to register your ISP required you will need to clone or spoof your Vonage device will be useful if a user wants to perform 'MAC Cloning' or 'MAC Spoofing'. If possible use random port numbers and do not function ...
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... The Filtering function of the V-Portal allows you have disabled MAC Cloning and would like to your LAN from accessing your V-Portal is never altered. Vonage V-Portal User Guide The MAC Address of your network. It's for reference purposes only. IP Filtering View the Terms of Service by visiting the...
... The Filtering function of the V-Portal allows you have disabled MAC Cloning and would like to your LAN from accessing your V-Portal is never altered. Vonage V-Portal User Guide The MAC Address of your network. It's for reference purposes only. IP Filtering View the Terms of Service by visiting the...
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.... With DHCP (i.e. This will be repeated for a single device, the End IP address will happen every time a device is rebooted or if there is at www.vonage.com/tos. The other 3 octets of IP addresses. Pay particular attention to 61 Section 11 which explains limitations on a specific... IP address. Vonage V-Portal User Guide IP Filtering allows you to block access to the Internet based on ...
.... With DHCP (i.e. This will be repeated for a single device, the End IP address will happen every time a device is rebooted or if there is at www.vonage.com/tos. The other 3 octets of IP addresses. Pay particular attention to 61 Section 11 which explains limitations on a specific... IP address. Vonage V-Portal User Guide IP Filtering allows you to block access to the Internet based on ...
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...setup MAC Filtering: From the home page, click on the Advanced Setup tab. However, with IP Filtering or MAC Filtering you are blocking access for a particular device. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Like IP Filtering, MAC Filtering allows you to block access to more than one device you can be... assigned by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. If you are blocking access for a particular ...
...setup MAC Filtering: From the home page, click on the Advanced Setup tab. However, with IP Filtering or MAC Filtering you are blocking access for a particular device. Vonage V-Portal User Guide Like IP Filtering, MAC Filtering allows you to block access to more than one device you can be... assigned by visiting the Vonage website at www.vonage.com/tos. If you are blocking access for a particular ...