netTALK DUO WiFi Configuration
(using an Apple MAC OS X computer)
Follow these simple steps to setup your new netTALK DUO WiFi
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1. Activate your Device
- Locate your username and password inside of the box.
- Go to www.nettalk.com/activate and follow the activation instructions to activate your netTALK DUO WiFi.
2. Connect your Devices
- Connect your phone to the netTALK DUO WiFi’s phone jack.
- Connect your network router to the netTALK DUO WiFi’s Ethernet port using the supplied Ethernet cable.
- Connect the netTALK DUO WiFi to a power outlet using the USB cable and A/C adapter supplied.
- The light on the netTALK DUO WiFi will blink orange while it registers to our calling system.
- After one minute, the light will turn green and your phone will ring once.
3. Retrieve IP Address of your DUO WiFi
- Pick up the phone, which is connected to the netTALK DUO WiFi, and dial *41#.
- Put the phone to your ear and listen to the audio recording.
- Write down the numbers that you listen in the audio recording, this is your netTALK DUO WiFi’s IP Address.
4. Enter your wireless network settings
- Enter the netTALK DUO WiFi’s IP address into your computer’s web browser.
- Your web browser will display the netTALK DUO WiFi’s wireless network settings page.
(zoomed screenshot below) Note: you can configure up to 6 different wireless networks on this page.
- Available Networks: Shows all the available networks in the area that the DUO WiFi can scan. Select the wireless network you want to connect to.
- Wireless Name: (SSID) Enter the name of your wireless network.
- Authentication Type: (Sec Mode) Select None, Shared, WPA, or WPA2.
- Wireless Password: (Sec Key) Enter your wireless network’s password.
- Security Algorithm: (Sec Algo) Select None, WEP, TKIP, or AES.
- Save Settings: Clicking the Save button will refresh the page and cause your phone to ring.
- If phone rings, then you have successfully configured your netTALK DUO WiFi with your wireless network.
5. Get Ready to Make Calls Over Wi-Fi
- Disconnect all cables from the netTALK DUO WiFi.
- Move your phone and netTALK DUO WiFi to the location you prefer.
- Connect your phone to the netTALK DUO WiFi.
- Connect the netTALK DUO WiFi to a power outlet using the USB cable and A/C adapter supplied.
- The light on the device will blink orange while it registers to our calling system.
- After a few minutes, the light will turn green and your phone will ring once.
- After your phone rings, you can start making and receiving calls!
Download PDF Version Configuration Guide
Watch video tutorial to setup DUO WiFi
F.A.Q.s
How do I know which Authentication Type to select for Sec Mode?
Follow this tutorial to discover your wireless network’s authentication type using a MAC computer. (screenshots provided below)
- Click on the wireless signal icon located on the top right of your desktop.
- Click on “Open Network Preferences” from the drop down list that appears
- After making sure you are in the WiFi settings panel, click on the “Advanced…” button
- A new WiFi panel will appear listing all the wireless networks available. Find your wireless network name and you will see the Authentication Type under the Security column.
How do I know which Security Algorithm to select for Sec Algo?
Use the table below as a reference.
Authentication Type | Security Algorithm |
None | None, WEP |
Shared | WEP1,WEP2,WEP3,WEP4 |
WPA | TKIP, AES |
WPA2 | TKIP, AES |