MiniMax Installation Questions

Above is a basic diagram showing how your MiniMax is installed. The MiniMax can be called a Telephone Adapter or a Gateway. Either way the device performs the same function.

What is a telephone adapter?
A telephone adapter is a device about the same size as an answering machine that allows you to connect your phone to your broadband Internet connection.

What is a router?
A router allows you to share your Internet connection between two or more devices. A device can be a computer or a hardware device, such as your telephone adapter/gateway.

Do I need a router?
The MiniMax, as it comes out of the box, can share your broadband Internet connection with one other device - a PC for example. If you wish to share your Internet connection simultaneously between the phone service and more than one Internet-enabled computer, then you must add a router to your network.

Do I use my own phone?
Yes. Plug your phone into the correct port on the back of the telephone adapter. It may take a few moments for your adapter to connect to your broadband network. Then, when the green "Run" light on the unit glows a steady green, simply pick up your phone and dial when you hear the dial tone.

Can I use a cordless phone?
Yes. Any standard phone will work with the service. Feel free to plug in your cordless phone and walk around your house or office  while you talk.

Can I connect the unit to my office key system?
Yes. Any standard key system  will work with the service, assuming it has free ports.

Do I need any additional accessories or equipment to start making calls?
To use the service, you need a broadband Internet connection, the MiniMax, a telephone, and, in some cases, a router.

What is a MAC address and where can I find it?
A MAC address acts like a serial number; every device connected to a network must have a MAC address. It can be found on a label on the bottom of your telephone adapter.

Do I need a computer to use the service?
No. No computer is necessary to make or receive calls. You do need a computer with a Web browser to check your account on line. (We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher.)

Is there any software to download?
No. You do not need to download software from the Internet to use the service.

My broadband provider uses static IP addressing, not dynamic (DCHP) addressing. How do I configure my MioniMax to work with my network?
Please follow the steps below if you need to assign a static IP address to your
telephone adapter:

1) Connect your telephone adapter and telephone to your broadband network according to the instructions included with the adapter.

2) Pick up the telephone handset and dial ***1. You will hear an announcement which tells you the IP address currently associated with the telephone adapter. Write down the IP address and hang up the telephone handset. Note: Dialing ***1 will work even if you do not hear a dial tone.

3) Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer, for example) on a computer that is connected to the same network as the telephone adapter.

4) In the Web browser, type the IP address in the Address box and press the Enter key. A dialog box requesting a User ID and Password will be displayed.

5) Enter admin for the User ID and n2p for the Password and then press the Enter key. The MiniMax Web Management Tool home page will be displayed.

6) Click the Network Configuration link on the left side of the page. The Network Configuration page will be displayed.

7) On the Network Configuration page, make the following changes:
• Disable DHCP by clicking the Enable DHCP checkbox to remove the "x."
• In the IP Address field, enter the IP address.
• In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask value.
• In the Default Gateway field, enter the default gateway address.
• In the Primary DNS Server field, enter the primary DNS server address.
• In the Secondary DNS Server field, enter the secondary DNS server address, if applicable.

8) Click the Save & Reboot button. Your changes will be saved, and the telephone adapter will restart.  Note: If you do not know your Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS Server, please contact your broadband service provider.  During the reboot process, the telephone adapter's "RUN" LED will blink rapidly. It may take up to 10 minutes to complete the process.  Setup is complete when the "RUN" LED stops blinking and remains a steady green. You should now hear a dial tone when you pick up the telephone receiver.

Can I use my service when I travel?
Yes. Your service will work wherever you have your telephone and telephone adapter plugged into a broadband Internet connection -- whether you are home or traveling somewhere else in the world. When someone calls your phone number, your phone will ring.

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