Magic Jack and router? I have magic jack(similar to Vonage) and I was told there is a router that I can connect directly to it. Does anyone know of one and if so which router should I purchase?
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You can set your computer to SLEEP = NEVER.The screen will still go dark after the time you set, but the computer will still be "on" and Magic Jack will take calls.
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Can you connect a Magic Jack without a phone home line IF I have wireless internet?
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I just read this. Very good info. But does the computer have to be on the internet all the time or just on. I do not mind keeping it on but I find my router often goes off the internet if I leave it too long. Can you Help LaRaine
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LaRaine, you need to disable the option "Disconnect after xx minutes of idle time" on the router. I use a cheap netbook for MJ and I leave it on all the time (I set Windows to go to Standby mode after 10min of idle, MJ still works when Windows is in Standby).
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If you buy a thin client, like the HP T5710 (say from ebay) you can use it to keep your MJ on all the time, that way you don't have to worry about your computer being on or not.
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Was wondering this same thing, found Net-Talk. Think I may try that and dump the magic-jack. Net-talk can work on both a router or a computer and seems to have the same features. Although I have a Magic-Jack I don't have to other yet so comparing the two should be interesting.
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Magicjack plus just came out. You can plug it into the wall and then connect it to the ethernet and it will work when the computer is off.
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Dear SB Leo,I never do anything to my router so where do I find this disconnect in so many minutes on the router, or is it on the computer, if so where? I do not mind leaving my laptop on , and it goes to idle after a few minutes anywayThanks so much for your help. LaRaine
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Yes, however magic jack also requires internet and electricity to work. For most scenarios, magic jack should be fine.
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Yes I just installed this system in my house, and I have magic jack. Works great. Very pleased with the system. When it goes off it takes about 10 seconds to call my cell phone.
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Hello: We have the magicJack Plus 2014. When it is activated/registered, it needs to be installed in a USB socket on the PC. After that, you can plug it directly into your Router/Modem/Switch. Ours is plugged into our ADSL modem. I believe the previous version must be plugged into a USB port on the PC at all times. We have out of town company and my Brother in Law has been using our magicJack phone and they are going to get a magicJack, ASAP... The model we have came with the first 6 months of service included. I believe (but you need to confirm) that the previous model included 12 months service. The magicJack Plus 2014 seems to have provisions for features that are not available at this time, but, possibly, will be available, with a Firmware Upgrade, in the future. The older model does not have that possible ability to add features.
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Magic jack is 6 months of service! however I have been on line with them and still I have the same problem i can not recive any call but i can call out.When a call that will not come in it records through vanage(my old number)into my computer. Vanage is the number I wish to keep!
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Connect router to modem first. Connect switch to router. Connect MagicJack either to the router (if there are any more ports available) or to the switch.
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I have been able to fax using a Magic Jack connected to the machine, as long as I was only sending or receiving 1 or 2 pages at a time. 3 pages and up seem to fail. There are tweaks on line to allow the user to set the router for magic jack for faxing. I have not tried them.
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Hi there I could not get my Belkin to work. My problem was trying to connect it to a replacement main modem. I tried following all of the instructions I could find and nothing worked so I finally gave up and bought a Netgear modem. The Netgear modem works fine. I'm trying to find someone who perhaps is more computer savvy than me that I can give the Belken to. sorry I can't be more help
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Hey Carla, I've got magicjack and I have to plug that into my modem too so I'm sure plugging the Panasonic into your modem would work fine because they both work off the same kind of phone wire, no difference.
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I also want to add that nettalk is terrible, there support is non exsistant I was with out service for 7 months and I called -emailed - on line chats you name it they never responded. I strongly recommend you stay away from Nettalk there a huge ripoff. and if you check them out at face book the people that give them a favorable rating actually work there. I have had Magic jack and I did upgrade to the 2014 and you just plug it into your router or computer and it works fine. and the online chat help is always there
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I don't see why not...... magic jack is simply an internet connection for phone service rather than a traditional telephone service (like Verizon) jack.
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I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone... » Read More I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone « Show Less
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Can you port phone numbers? I currently use Vonage and would like to switch to Obi110. However, I really would like to keep my current Vonage phone number. Possible? Thanks for input!
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I use magicjack at home and this modem at work.. I have no idea how you would use this with magicjack. I have magicjack plugged into my router thru a cable modem. I only use this for computer faxing. I don't see how you could use it with magicjack.
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"Magic Jack" - - customer service??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH PIECE OF BIRD SQUAT!! BUNCH OF LIARS. THERE ARE NUMBERS I NORMALLY HAVE NO TROUBLE CALLING - - WITH THIS P.O.S. THEY DO NIOT WORK AT ALL: THE MOST COMMON PHRASE YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR IS: "IS THIS WORKING?? CAN YOU HEAR ME???" MAJOR RIP OFF. BUT IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH SOMETHING THAT CONNECTS ALMOST HALF THE TIME, DROPS CALLS ALL THE DAMN TIME, AND HAS NO - - NONE - - ZERO - - ZILCH - - NONEXISTENT!!!!!! CUSTOMER SERVICE, THIS IS RIGHT UP YOUR STUPID ALLEY!!!!!! hi-speed connection, by the way.... it isn't your CONNECTION that sucks, it is this Piece of Squidpoopsnot product with NO "CUSTOMER SUPPORT`. STAY FAR AWAY!!!!!!!! "Magic Jack" - - customer service??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH PIECE OF BIRD SQUAT!! BUNCH OF LIARS. THERE ARE NUMBERS I NORMALLY HAVE NO TROUBLE CALLING - - WITH THIS P.O.S. THEY DO NIOT WORK AT ALL: THE MOST COMMON PHRASE YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR IS: "IS THIS WORKING?? CAN YOU HEAR ME???" MAJOR RIP OFF. BUT IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH SOMETHING THAT CONNECTS ALMOST HALF THE TIME, DROPS CALLS ALL THE DAMN TIME, AND HAS NO - - NONE - - ZERO - - ZILCH - - NONEXISTENT!!!!!! CUSTOMER SERVICE, THIS IS RIGHT UP YOUR STUPID ALLEY!!!!!! hi-speed connection, by the way.... it isn't your... » Read More "Magic Jack" - - customer service??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH PIECE OF BIRD SQUAT!! BUNCH OF LIARS. THERE ARE NUMBERS I NORMALLY HAVE NO TROUBLE CALLING - - WITH THIS P.O.S. THEY DO NIOT WORK AT ALL: THE MOST COMMON PHRASE YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR IS: "IS THIS WORKING?? CAN YOU HEAR ME???" MAJOR RIP OFF. BUT IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH SOMETHING THAT CONNECTS ALMOST HALF THE TIME, DROPS CALLS ALL THE DAMN TIME, AND HAS NO - - NONE - - ZERO - - ZILCH - - NONEXISTENT!!!!!! CUSTOMER SERVICE, THIS IS RIGHT UP YOUR STUPID ALLEY!!!!!! hi-speed connection, by the way.... it isn't your CONNECTION that sucks, it is this Piece of Squidpoopsnot product with NO "CUSTOMER SUPPORT`. STAY FAR AWAY!!!!!!!! « Show Less
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Thanks. I have MDA now for trial and YES it can be connected to a router. So any PDA that is WI-Fi enabled would get wirelss internet. Right?
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I use it with Magic Jack, which is attached to router. I do not have land line.