How to Connect Your IP Phone to Your Internet Network

Hundreds of thousands of businesses are adopting VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technologies every year. But some businesses are still hesitant to do it. That’s primarily because they fear VoIP phones will be difficult to install and use.

I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. In fact, let me show you just how easy it is to connect an IP phone to your ethernet port and get online within 5 minutes.

In the digital era, keeping up with your rivals has become a necessity. Many company owners and system administrators have looked for information on how to implement VoIP. In fact, 35% of businesses have installed VoIP technology. 

VoIP saves money, improves call quality, is easy to set up, and is simple to use.

In this article, we will walk you through a handy method of connecting through an Ethernet connection, similar to when you plug in a network cable on a PC or laptop.

How To Use VoIP

Setting up Voice over IP, normally requires a specialized VoIP desktop phone (also known as an IP phone) that connects to the internet rather than a phone hook — often by connecting into an internet router using an Ethernet cable or similar type of high-speed internet connection.

To use the phone, a service plan with a VoIP provider must first be prepared. The VoIP accounts companies offer are usually much cheaper than conventional telephone systems. 

If you dial a telephone number on a VoIP telephone, the phone sends data packets to the Internet that are sent to the same extension as all other internet traffic. The VoIP provider sends data to the telephone which, upon arrival to its destination, is returned to audio data format.

3 Types of VoIP Hard Phones

• Basic

Basic VoIP hard phones resemble regular desk phones. The dialing pad is easily identified. This phone is classified as a simple, entry-level IP phone that provides adequate VoIP telephone service. In other words, telephone calls are made or received over the VoIP network (on-net) or PSTN (off-net).

A hard phone like this might be found on a staff member’s desk or in communal places like a company’s lobby or corridor.

• Intermediate

This sort of VoIP phone features a bigger screen and many more touch buttons than does a standard hard phone. Intermediate phones can accomplish all that a basic hard phone can do, and then some. This phone is often used to navigate the web and access the phone directory of the company.

• Advanced

Advanced models often incorporate color video screens and a variety of telephone-related apps. Modern phones feature fewer hard buttons than intermediate hard phones since the phone’s screen and software can offer many more capabilities than the phone’s chassis can accommodate.

What Exactly Is An Ethernet Cable?

Simply defined, an Ethernet cable is a network connection that is used to link devices in a local area network (LAN). It transfers broadband signals between your computer, router, modem, and any other internet-ready devices in your house that are connected to the internet (e.g., gaming consoles and laptops, for example). 

Ethernet cables are similar to landline phone cables (albeit larger and with more wires) and plug into Ethernet ports, which are somewhat larger than phone ports.

How to Connect A Phone To The Ethernet 

Wireless internet has expanded tremendously but is simple to comprehend.  Indeed, it is the primary choice for most consumers due to its ease of use. However, the speed is not always optimal, and this sort of connection can occasionally cause security issues.

Security issues especially can arise when someone else is using the same Wi-Fi connection as you; security and speed concerns are common when connecting over Wi-Fi. As a result, there may be occasions when you want to connect to your Android smartphone by a different method.

Steps On How To Connect A Phone To The Ethernet

1. Disconnect the modem and router. Unplug the modem, router, and any other devices linked to them before installing a VoIP phone.

2. Pair the VoIP phone handset with the base station. (Skip this step if your phone has been connected already). Connect the handset’s cable to the phone’s RJ-9 phone jack on the back. Two of these jacks may be used: a handset and a headset.

These jacks may contain two plug-ins, one for a handset and one for a headset. If it’s a cordless phone, plug it into the base station and charge it. Place the batteries in the handset if it requires them.

3. Connect the desk phone to an Ethernet port. Locate the Ethernet port on your phone’s base station and attach it to the Ethernet cable that came with your phone. This ethernet connector is labeled either “internet” or you might see a network icon. 

The Ethernet pass-through feature is available on the majority of VoIP phones. You may connect a device, such as a computer, to your phone and reduce the number of network ports needed to link two devices.

Connect your computer’s Ethernet connection to the base station’s “PC” or comparable port if you want to use this option.

5. Turn on both the modem and the router. If you have a separate modem and router, connect the modem first and wait 30 seconds for it to rejoin the network. Then, after 30 seconds, plug in the router.

6. Connect the VoIP phone to the AC adaptor. The cable that links your computer to an outlet or power strip is called the AC adapter. Look for a rear-facing port that is the same size and shape as the AC adapter input connection.

If your home network has a Power over Ethernet function, you won’t require a power supply because the network connection serves as the power source.

7. Evaluate an outgoing call. Pick up the phone and try placing a call when you see the screen return to the regular home screen.

Conclusion

When compared to WiFi, a wired connection delivers quicker and more consistent network performance. However, depending on its characteristics, an Ethernet wire can only be extended for a certain distance. 

Instead of confining yourself to wired technologies, go wireless to optimize your network and Internet experience! Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) provides mobile and easy network connectivity.

If you’re connecting your phone to your router, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the purpose of a router. However, to remind you, a router is a piece of networking equipment that uses an Internet connection to transport data between computer networks and other devices. 

Your telephone is a gadget that you may connect to your router, converting your speech signal into a digital signal that goes over the Internet. You can connect your router and phone in a matter of minutes.