The Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor brings traditional telephones to the networked world. It is a handset-to-Ethernet adaptor that interfaces regular analog telephones.

Quick Installation Guide

1. The SipNet package should include:

a. Cisco ATA 186
b. 5 Volt power adapter
c. Power cord
d. 5' Ethernet Cable, straight through
2. You will need the following additional items:
a. Standard Ethernet if the provided cable is not long enough for your setup (if connecting to a router or PC, you may need a crossover cable).
b. Analog Touch-tone telephone.
c. Access to an IP network. Your existing connection must be a broadband connection.
3. You will need to install the device as follows:
a. Place your VOIP device near an electrical outlet. Do not connect power yet.
b. Connect your Touch-tone phone to the "PHONE 1" Jack on the back of the VOIP Device. (Please note: Never connect the VOIP Device to a wall jack or Telecommunications network).
c. Connect your second Touch-tone phone (This is optional, if you are setting up a second line.) to the "PHONE 2" Jack on the back of the VOIP Device (Note: The second line requires a second account to be setup. This line will not work until that is completed).
d. Connect your Ethernet cable from an available Ethernet port to the "10BaseT" jack on the back of the VOIP device.
e. Connect Power to the VOIP device.

Figure 1 Cabling the ATA 186

4. You are now ready to make calls with SipNet.