What hardware should I use for Vonage long distance?
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The Linksys WRTP54G, wireless G Router is a fantasic, well made and popular Router that works with the Vonage System.  Most of the time you can also find rebates on this model as well, making as inexpensive (or possibly even cheaper) than inferior models.  The product is easy to setup (and SECURE), and should you have a problem, support from Linksys (a subsidiary of Cisco) is also top notch.
446306
you need... \na network card install on you pc\na router if you want to share internet connection with other pc, wireless if you have difficulties do wiring.\na broadband modem that compile with with dsl providers spec., your dsl provider probably supply that too, see what option they got, if they sell it, they usually charge more than retail.\nline filters for your land line phone, 1 for each phone at your place, if you use voip, you dont need them, your dsl provider would supply that too.
514059
What you need is an adapter that plugs into your Internet connection and outputs a standard analog phone connection.  This way you can plug in and any phone of your choosing including a cordless phone.  I use a Grandstream HT488 device and I haven't had any trouble with it. \n\nI used primarily for free world dial-up which is a little better than yahoo.  Another thing is that it is always on and the computer isn't required to be on.
205734
It depends, if you have broadband, and have enough technical know how to wire Voip, don't use a rtary dial phone, and live in single family residence, then Voip is a good fit. If you live in an appartment/condo you can still use Voip but you vould only use it on one phone. This is because on the side of a house/ appartment building (only found in smaller units large highrise and midrise buildings have it in the basement) the is a box usually located nearby your gas meter. This box is clearly labeled Telephone, If open it up there are several short telephone cords that plug into phone jacks opposite them in the box. In order to use a Voip service on more then one telephone you must unplug all the phone cords in this box. It is possible, but very complicated to use voip and a traditonal tekephone provider in the same building with out seriously damaging the phone equipment inside. That box represents the legal demarkation  point of the local phone companies wireing and your wiring inside your house (onceagain if you live in an appartment/condo this is the landlords wriring not your and disconnecting it could get you in trouble). After you have disconnected it wrap the end of each phone cord in the box with a piect of electrial tape.Because phone lines are wired in Parallel any phone jack in your house can be broadcasting a dial tone. The Voip router you get from the provider is setup like any other router, execpt it has 2 phone jacks. Don't worry about jack 2. to get your phone service up and running connect phone jack 1 to a telephone jack on the wall. After you've regester your service on the companies website (you should of done this before hooking anything up) you'll have your phone service back up in a matter of minutes. Also, don't cancel your old provider if you intend to keep your same phone nummber, theres a form you have to fill out and send to the Voip provider along with an old phone bill inorder to get the number transfered, after this is cmpleted your old account will automatically be deleted.\n\nPersonally I like Voip.
248774
If you must stay with dial-up internet, then pretty much any V.92 modem is what I would recommend (if your isp supports the v.92 protocol, check on that first)  V.92 will alert you when you get an incoming call (via software that should come with it) and put your internet connection on hold while you take it (with a limit, forget how long).\n\nIf you want to try out linux, you'll need to get an external modem or hard modem.  Most internal modems are winmodems, which need special windows drivers to work.  You can find winmodem drivers for linux, but it can be a pain in the butt.  An external modem is good for windows too, because windows won't have to use resources to run it through software anymore.  Probably won't notice a difference, but there is one ;)
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Yu still have to have a voice and DSL line and a phone bill. Vonage has really competitive pricing against VOIP. You can download Skype for free. The thing about VOIP is that you can have a video phone and pay the same rate to look at some one while you talk. This is more of an added value feature for DLS providers.
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I use Vonage, cheap and reliable.  I heard of a cheaper one out there (not much cheaper), but reviews say despite the price, Vonage is clearer and more reliable.  Vonage has been around the longest too.
719328
Unplug both broadband and vonage modems for a few then plug them back in. Broadband reveals pc activity then plug the voip. This should help.Vonages customer service by phone is the worst tech support I ever have dealt with. Be prepared to spend an hour on hold.
204088
Vonage by far. They offer free long distance, free caller ID, free call forwarding, free voicemail. Just about any "extra" you want they have for $24.95 + tax a month. It comes out to $27 and change.
888066
A wireless router is your answer; however - be careful when purchasing as there are two types - and you need the one that is compatiable with Telewest Cable; (I know, as I have bought one - thankfully I got the right one first time!)\n\nI got mine from PC World, and the make is Belkin
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There are several good ones out there.  I like broadvoice myself but there are lots of choices.  For a business, I recommend setting up your own Asterisk PBX server (it's FREE! and it's not that hard for someone reasonably technically savvy).  With your own PBX you have TOTAL control about how the phones work in your business along with the low cost of VoIP
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Your wireless router should still have spots on the back for ethernet connections. Pick any open ethernet spot and plug in your vonage box there.
209988
I think your asking about VOIP. Voice Over Internet Protocol???\n\nA close friend of mine just got it 6 months ago from Vonage.\nand my sister just got VOIP from Shaw.ca last month..\n\nBetter, Worse or the same?\nactually its all three, depending on what you want out of it and how much you use it.\n\n$$$ savings depends on what services you already have on your landline.. If you total up ALL the services that most VOIP company's provide (included) VS your Landline company (at&t, bell, etc etc).. the savings can be between $10 to $50!! (keep in mind that most avg people dont subscribe to "answering service, caller ID, Call forwarding, long distance saver", so its not really a savings you get, but just a better "bang for your buck")\n\nVoice clarity:\nnot bad!, no worse than my cell phone..\nbut unlike a landline, their ARE DROPOUTS!\n\nWould I recommend it?\nIf you have a second phone like a cellphone anyways,\nIf you call long distance a lot (more then 10 minutes a month).\nIf having Caller ID, Fowarding, or Digital Answering Service is a huge need for you..\nand you can survive not having a landline if the power goes out..\n\nthen VOIP is a very good deal.
225783
use a voip service. thats voice over ip you can use ones like skype or vonage, btw skpye is to call computer to computer
648743
you sure can but you can't use things like vontage but to talk on head phones or a mic you can call PC to PC with dial up it will just take a little longer to connect
371941
I have been using VOnage for 2 years without any trouble. I would definitely recommend them to others. They are alsmost done with the implementation of E911 on thier networks. I dont believe any other VoIP providers are even close to Vonage.
1052101
VOIP is the best ever.  It hooks into your regular telephone so you can't tell a difference!  The only thing is when dialing you have to dial the area code (atleast for Vonage that's what I use).  When you get voicemails you can also opt to receive email notification which lets you listen to the message.  You pay no long distance to US and Canada (they have different plans too).  VOIP is definately not too new to consider.  As long as you have your high speed internet connection you have phone service and no long distance bill.