Cisco ATA 186 Overview Guide

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Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 Analog Telephone Adaptor Administrator’s Guide for SCCP (version 3.0)
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Chapter 1 Cisco Analog Telephone Adaptor Overview
Hardware Overview
The unit provides the following connectors and indicators:
• 5V power connector.
• Two RJ-11 FXS (Foreign Exchange Station) ports—The Cisco ATA supports two independent RJ-11
telephone ports that can connect to any standard analog telephone device. Each port supports either
voice calls or fax sessions, and both ports can be used simultaneously.
Note The Cisco ATA186-I1 and Cisco ATA188-I1 provide 600-ohm resistive impedance. The Cisco
ATA186-I2 and Cisco ATA188-I2 provide 270 ohm + 750 ohm // 150-nF complex impedance.
The impedance option is requested when you place your order and should match your specific
application. If you are not sure of the applicable configuration, check your country or regional
telephone impedance requirements.
• Ethernet ports
– The Cisco ATA 186 has one RJ-45 10BASE-T uplink Ethernet port to connect the
Cisco ATA 186 to a 10/100BASE-T hub or another Ethernet device.
– The Cisco ATA 188 has two Ethernet ports: an RJ-45 10/100BASE-T uplink port to connect the
Cisco ATA 188 to a 10/100BASE-T hub or another Ethernet device and an RJ-45
10/100BASE-T data port to connect an Ethernet-capable device, such as a computer, to the
network.
Note The Cisco ATA 188 performs auto-negotiation for duplexity and speed and is capable of 10/100
Mbps, full-duplex operation. The Cisco ATA 186 is fixed at 10 Mbps, half-duplex operation.
• The Cisco ATA 188 RJ-45 LED shows network link and activity. The LED blinks twice when the
Cisco ATA is first powered on, then turns off if there is no link or activity. The LED blinks to show
network activity and is solid when there is a link.
• The Cisco ATA 186 RJ-45 LED is solid when the Cisco ATA is powered on and blinks to show
network activity.
• Function button—The function button is located on the top panel of the unit (see Figure 1-7).
Figure 1-7 Function Button
The function button lights when you pick up the handset of a telephone attached to the Cisco ATA.
The button blinks quickly when the Cisco ATA is upgrading its configuration.
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Cisco ATA 186 Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Protocol	SIP, H.323
Network Interface	10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Audio Codec Support	G.729a, G.723.1
Power Supply	5V DC
Weight	0.23 kg (0.5 lb)
Relative Humidity	10 to 90% noncondensing
Ports	2 RJ-11 FXS ports