ZyXEL Communications P-2802HW(L)-IX - Manual (Page 2)

P-2802HW(L)-Ix Series Quick Start Guide
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Overview
The P-2802HW(L)-Ix is a router which combines high-speed VDSL Internet access, a built-
in switch, a firewall and high-speed wireless networking capability. You can set the first
Ethernet port as a WAN port. See the WAN chapter in the User’s Guide for more
information.
It has phone ports for making calls over the Internet (Voice over IP or VoIP). The P-
2802HWL can use regular phone services through regular (PSTN) phone lines.
When you make a phone call over the Internet, you use a telephone (A) to dial the number.
The telephone is connected to your P-2802HW(L)-Ix (C), which provides Internet access.
When you want to use the Internet, you use your computer (B) which is connected to your
P-2802HW(L)-Ix.
When you want to configure the ZyXEL Device, you also use your computer.
This guide includes the following sections:
• Hardware Connections - shows you how to connect the P-2802HW(L)-Ix to your network,
your computer and telephone(s).
• Initial Configuration - shows you how to configure your P-2802HW(L)-Ix to access the Inter-
net, set up a wireless network and register a SIP account on the P-2802HW(L)-Ix.
• Regular Phone Line Setup (P-2802HWL only) - explains how to set up regular phone ser-
vices that do not use the Internet.
• Making Phone Calls - shows you how to make Voice over Internet (VoIP) or regular phone-
calls through the P-2802HW(L)-Ix.