2 Initial connecting and Settings2.1 Connect the phone2.1.1 Connect to networkStep 1: Connect the IP Phone to the corporate IP telephony network. Beforeyou connect the phone to the network, please check if your network can worknormally.You can do this in one of two ways, depending on how your workspace is setup.Direct network connection—by this method, you need at least one availableEthernet port in your workspace. Use the Ethernet cable in the package toconnect WAN port on the back of your phone to the Ethernet port in yourworkspace. Since this VoIP Phone has router functionality, whether you have abroadband router or not, you can make direct network connect. The followingtwo figures are for your reference.Shared network connection—Use this method if you have a single Ethernetport in your workspace with your desktop computer already connected to it.First, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer and attach it to theWAN port on the back of your phone. Next, use the Ethernet cable in thepackage to connect LAN port on the back of your phone to your desktopcomputer. Your IP Phone now shares a network connection with your computer.The following figure is for your reference.