- 8 -2. Initial connecting and Setting2.1. connect the phoneStep 1: Connect the IP Phone to the corporate IP telephony network. Before you connect thephone to the network, please check if your network can work normally.You can do this in one of two ways, depending on how your workspace is set up.Direct network connection—by this method, you need at least one available Ethernet port in yourworkspace. Use the Ethernet cable in the package to connect WAN port on the back of your phoneto the Ethernet port in your workspace. Since this VoIP Phone has router functionality, whetheryou have a broadband router or not, you can make direct network connect. The following twofigures are for your reference.Shared network connection—Use this method if you have a single Ethernet port in yourworkspace with your desktop computer already connected to it. First, disconnect the Ethernetcable from the computer and attach it to the WAN port on the back of your phone. Next, use theEthernet cable in the package 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 followingfigure is for your reference.Step 2: Connect the handset to the handset port by the handset cable in the package.Step 3: connect the power supply plug to the DC adapter port on the back of the phone. Use thepower cable to connect the power supply to a standard power outlet in your workspace.Step 4: push the on/off switch on the back of the phone to the on side, then the phone’s LCDscreen displays “WAIT LOGON”. Later, a ready screen typically displays the date, time.If your LCD screen displays different information from the above, you need refer to the next