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Lingo Installation with a Single Computer*

In order to start using your Lingo VoIP service, you will need to install your Lingo Phone Adapter. Please read the following VoIP setup instructions for a single computer carefully.

NOTE: If you currently use a USB connection between your computer and your Cable/DSL modem, you will need to upgrade to an Ethernet connection. This may require you to purchase and install a Network Interface Card (NIC) for your computer.

What you will need:

  • Two Ethernet cables (a green one is included in your start-up kit).
  • One standard phone line (two are included in your start-up kit).
  • One standard analog telephone.
  • The Lingo Phone Adapter.
  • The Lingo Phone Adapter power supply.
  1. Turn off the power for all devices, including your Cable/DSL modem to your broadband connection, and computer.

  2. Connect an Ethernet cable (the green one included with your Lingo device or another cable just like it) from the Cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port to the WAN port on the back of the Lingo Phone Adapter.

  3. Connect a second Ethernet cable from the ENET port on the back of the Lingo Phone Adapter to the Ethernet port on the computer.

  4. Connect a standard analog telephone to the PH1 port on the back of the Lingo Phone Adapter using a standard phone line. (Note: any phone designed for residential use is an analog phone and will work. For cordless phone systems, make sure you are connecting to the base/transmitter).

  5. Turn on the Cable/DSL modem. Wait until it is successfully connected (see your modem’s user manual or contact your ISP if you are unsure of how to tell when the modem is connected to your broadband connection).

  6. Connect the provided power cable to the POWER port on the back of the Lingo Phone Adapter, connect other end to any standard home outlet (wall plug, surge-protector, etc).

  7. Verify the green POWER light on the front of the Lingo Phone Adapter is a steady green. If it is not, check your power connection again.

  8. The WAN light on the front of the Lingo Phone Adapter will begin as a steady green, then start flashing as it connects to the internet through your broadband connection (you may hear a soft “click” sound. This is normal).

  9. While the WAN light is blinking, important files are downloading. Do not unplug the power or lift the receiver on your phone at this time, as it may cause you to lose service.

  10. Once the green VOIP light is on, you are ready to place calls. Pick up your phone receiver. The PH1 light should be a steady green and you should hear dial tone. You have finished the voice portion of installation and can begin making VoIP calls. (Note: when you hang up the receiver, the PH1 light will turn off).

  11. Turn on your computer. After your operating system loads, use a web browser to verify that you can access the internet through your broadband connection.

Problems? Please check our installation troubleshooter.



Single computer Lingo installation

* These guides represent the supported configurations for Lingo's VoIP service. These options are typical of most home and small office networks and should suit your needs for integrating Lingo. Lingo recognizes that some customers may wish to attempt non-standard configurations. Support for these VoIP configurations will be handled on a best-effort approach as our support team’s time permits. This means that our technicians will assist you in non-standard configurations, but we do not guarantee that the Lingo Phone Adapter and/or broadband internet connectivity will be made to function in these non-supported arrangements.

For more information about Lingo VoIP Service, visit www.Lingo.com.

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