Stewart
join:2005-07-13
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Re: ATA Hardware
What make/model ATA do you have? Modem? Most ATAs (Linksys, D-Link, Motorola) do not require a crossover cable. If your ATA has an Internet or WAN light and it comes on, the connection to the modem is probably ok.
Most DSL service in US uses PPPoE. In some cases, this is handled by the modem, in others, it is set up on the PC. In the latter case, you would have to set it up on the ATA, entering the user name and password supplied by your ISP.
With the ATA out of the system and your Internet connection operating normally, go to a Command Prompt and type
ipconfig
If you see just an Ethernet interface and the IP address is a public IP (one that does not begin with 192.168, 10, or 172.16-31), then no special configuration should be needed.
If you have just the Ethernet, but the IP address is private, you may need to change the LAN IP address in the ATA, if there is a conflict.
If you see a PPP interface also (with a public IP), then you will need to set up PPPoE on the ATA.
All ATAs have a web interface to allow configuration by the user. Some providers restrict what can be modified, but the router parameters that we are discussing here should always be open. With the ATA connected between PC and modem, reboot the PC, then check ipconfig again. The Ethernet interface should now show a private IP; the value shown for Default Gateway is the LAN address of the ATA. You should be able to point your browser there and do any configuration needed. On a Linksys ATA, you can pick up the phone and dial **** then 210# to hear the LAN IP. |
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Master_AMD
join:2003-12-16
Dowagiac, MI
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 ·Verizon Online DSL
| I have a KTA2110 chinese brand; what ever that means, I know its an unknown brand, but I was looking through the user manual and it has similar features. The problem I am having is that I can't get past the ata on my computer, has a local IP address, on to the internet. The wan light lights up and blinks occasionally, the way normal ethernet runs. I can't login to the ata, no matter what password I use(the ones in the manual or the account password and usernames respectively). I would like to put the ata in bridge mode so I can use my current router. I am going to have to ask the provider for the username and password as it seems not to be the default.
About the crossover cable, my dsl modem (westell 2100) had dhcp built in, but with out a router,(when I connect a computer directly to the modem, I can never get the comp on the internet with out a router. I think I still might need a crossover cuz the manual mentions something about it |
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toro
join:2006-01-27
Scarborough, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
| About the crossover cable, my dsl modem (westell 2100) had dhcp built in, but with out a router,(when I connect a computer directly to the modem, I can never get the comp on the internet with out a router. I think I still might need a crossover cuz the manual mentions something about it
If the router you mentioned is configured with PPPoE for the WAN connection, then your DSL modem is not configured to dial the PPPoE connection automatically. Which means your ATA will have to be configured that way. I suggest you ask your VoIP provider how to do that. |
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pandora
Premium
join:2001-06-01
Outland
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Hi,
If you don't mind my asking, I'm a bit curious. Why did you select the KTA2110 over say a PAP2, or PAP2T ATA? Was it significantly cheaper? Did it offer features you couldn't find in other devices?
I recently started to use VOIP, and when looking at the forum, it became clear that some devices were common and could be supported by this forum, others were not. I elected to put my $50 down on a PAP2T. I'd be interested in the purchase thoughts of someone who made a different decision.
Thanks!
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mazilo
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join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA
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said by Master_AMD  :About the crossover cable, my dsl modem (westell 2100) had dhcp built in, but with out a router,(when I connect a computer directly to the modem, I can never get the comp on the internet with out a router. In this case, please check your router configuration and see if it's configured with a PPPoE to register to your ISP. If so, then your aDSL modem has been configured in a transparent bridge mode (which is good) and any device that connects to your aDSL modem ought to be configured with a PPPoE connection.
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mazilo
From Mazilo
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join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA
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said by Master_AMD :I have a KTA2110 chinese brand; Is this KTA2110? |
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