NRP1000 Series IP Phone User Manualwww.newrocktech.com 2-12 Initial Connection and Settings2.1 Power and Network Connections2.1.1 Connecting to a NetworkPrior to the configuration, make sure that broadband Internet access services are available in the currentenvironment.With a broadband routerEstablish connections between the network hardware by connecting one end of the network cable to theWAN port of the IP phone and the other end to the LAN port of your broadband router. In most cases,configure your network settings to DHCP mode.Without a broadband routerEstablish connections between the network hardware by connecting one end of the network cable to theWAN port of the IP phone and the other end to the LAN port of your broadband modem. If a TV cablebroadband is used, in most cases, you need to set the network mode of your IP phone to DHCP. IfADSL is used, you need to set the network mod to PPPOE.With a substitute broadband routerNRP1000/P itself has the broadband routing capability. As long as the WAN port of the NRP1000/P isproperly connected to the broadband modem and the LAN port of the NRP1000/P is connected to yourcomputer or other devices with Internet capability, you can access the Internet.