Step 1

Unpack the box you received containing the Linksys Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA).  It will contain the components as shown. 

The power supply may come in two parts.  Simply slide the two-pronged US power plug into place on the body of the adaptor.  You will hear it click as it locks into place.

 Step 1a

The very first thing we need to do is to remove the wiring in your home from the telephone network beyond your home.  There is a point of "demarcation" located outside your home, or perhaps in the garage or basement.  It is called a Telephone Network Interface Device, or NID. 

This photo shows what a typical NID will look like. It is nearly always found at the same point on your home where other utilities such as power, cable and natural gas enter as well.

Using a screwdriver, open the NID where it indicates "customer access".

 CAUTION ! ! !       CAUTION ! ! !     CAUTION ! ! !

Before proceeding, it is important that you understand the function and connections to the Network Interface.  This device provides service for up to 6 different telephone numbers in your home.  If you live in a multi-family home the same TNI most likely will service all residents.  You need to identify the line that is associated with the number you are disconnecting in the house.

Sometimes it's very easy and the numbers are clearly marked on a label located inside the cover of the NID.  At times the label is not up to date and the numbers may not match.

In some areas they place a small tag on each line with the service number indicated on it.

When all else fails, there is trial and error.  Simply unplugging each active line in order while someone is listening on the phone inside will work just fine.  When the line goes dead you have identified the correct line.  This is even easier if you have a cordless phone in your home that you can take outside and listen for yourself as you disconnect the lines.

Be sure to replace each line as you test it, leaving off ONLY the line identified as the service line for the number you are replacing with NuTel service. 

 Step 1b

There are several styles of NID, but they all serve the same basic function of disconnecting your home wiring from the telephone network.  

The most common type is shown at the right.  It contains short jumpers with RJ-11 modular jacks just like the one on the end of your basic telephone.

Disconnecting the network is as simple as unplugging the jumper from the jack. Once disconnected, tuck the plug under the retaining bar to the right, or any other place you can find that it will not short out.  This is connected to the wiring in your home.  If it was to short out your service will be effected.

Close the outer door and secure it with a screwdriver.

 Step 1b - for alternate style NID

In some newer homes you will find this new style NID.  Unlike the NID above, it does not contain a plug / jack system to disconnect. This style will require you to disconnect wires from small clips, similar to the way some stereo speakers connect. 

You access the wires by pressing the orange tab next to the words "cover release".  Then just simply lift up on the cover to expose the orange "wire release tabs"

Now that you can see the tabs, push each of them up.  This will permit you to remove the wires they were retaining.  Take each of the wires out of their holes and place a small piece of tape over them so they don't short out.  While electrical tape is the first choice, you can use alternatives such as masking, duct or even the transparent tape from your desk.

Close the cover over the terminals, close the outer door and secure it with a screwdriver

 Step 2

Locate your Internet connection. It is the line coming from your modem that plugs into the RJ45 Ethernet jack on your wired or wireless router. Remove the end from the router and set it aside for use in Step 4. Leave the other end connected to the Modem.

Note***   If you are following these instructions on your computer as you do this installation, be sure to leave this page open so you can follow to the next step.  Of course you can print them and follow in that manner if you wish.

 Step 3

Plug the power supply into the wall outlet. Then connect it to the ATA.

 Step 4

Take the end of the jumper cable you disconnected from your computer in Step 2 and insert it into the blue slot immediately to the right of the power jack, labeled "Internet".   The ATA is now connected to the Internet.

 Step 5

Take the Ethernet jumper provided with the ATA and plug one end into the yellow slot marked "Ethernet"  It is located immediately to the right of the Internet connection made in Step 4.

Take the other end and plug it into the location on your router where you removed the Modem connection in Step 2.

You should now have a complete path from the Modem, to the ATA, to the router, and all connected computers.

 Step 6

Take the wire from your phone and plug it in the left-most jack, labeled "Phone 1". 

The "phone 2" jack is only used with service plans that have two distinct lines such as multi-line and Fax line plans.

IMPORTANT ! ! !

DO NOT connect the ATA directly into  a wall jack.  If you are attempting to distribute this number to multiple telephone devices in your home you must follow the "Advanced Installation Instructions" available on the previous page.

 Step 6A

Your ATA should now look like the photo to the right.

Your equipment should now be connected as shown in the drawing at the top of this page.

Confirm a ll connections are correct before continuing.

 Step 7

Position the ATA so that you can see the indicator lights.  The first three lights should all come on within 2-3 minutes.

Light 1 is the power indicator and should remain solid

Light 2 will flash, indicating active Internet communication is taking place.

Light 3indicates the ATA is registered with our switch .  It may flash for 30-60 seconds during registration and update, but should be steady indicating that phone service is available.  It will flash during a phone call.

 Step 8

Test your connection by picking up the phone.  A dial tone should be heard.  Use your NuTel phone service as you would any other telephone service.