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| Topic: Port triggering vs forwarding |
jagman
Replies: 8
Views: 434
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:55 pm Subject: I did change routers. I don't think it had any effect. Hard to tell, though, since |
There is, perhaps, a fourth option to consider: Change routers.
I've had two different VoIP adaptors (RTP-300 and VDV21-VD) behind three different (two Linksys and one D-Link) routers over a perio ... |
| Topic: Port triggering vs forwarding |
jagman
Replies: 8
Views: 434
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:50 pm Subject: So it has no effect when the phone is not in use?
OK, I've defined a fixed |
I would agree with you on the bandwidth issue if the Vonage device is between the modem and router as it will prioritize a great portion of your overall bandwidth when a phone call is Active.
So it ... |
| Topic: Port triggering vs forwarding |
jagman
Replies: 8
Views: 434
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:48 pm Subject: Well, that's far more straightforward than what I've been getting from TS. I'm |
| About 90% of all audio issues related to VoIP is the customer's own firewall / NAT Router. So if you have a consistent 1 way audio issue, it is most likely the firewall blocking RTP packets to the new ... |
| Topic: Port triggering vs forwarding |
jagman
Replies: 8
Views: 434
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:52 pm Subject: Tech support suggested I disable my firewall to stop the frequent one-way calls |
| Tech support suggested I disable my firewall to stop the frequent one-way calls I've been getting. I said no way, so now they suggest port forwarding. Don't want to do that either 'cuz it would leave ... |
| Topic: Good cordless phone for Vonage? |
jagman
Replies: 12
Views: 881
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:50 am Subject: Go to the Vonage Forum Menu in the frame at the left of the forum window. Click on |
What VoIP test are you reffering to you from the Vonage main page? Do you recall the URL?
The only test I am aware of on the Vonage page is a bandwidth test. You can have all the bandwidth in the ... |
| Topic: Good cordless phone for Vonage? |
jagman
Replies: 12
Views: 881
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:53 pm Subject: Well, it's offered from a menu on the Vonage Web page, so I assumed it meant something.
Do |
Please also keep in mind that running a VoIP test is not even close to being accurate.
Well, it's offered from a menu on the Vonage Web page, so I assumed it meant something.
The test run ... |
| Topic: Good cordless phone for Vonage? |
jagman
Replies: 12
Views: 881
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:43 pm Subject: I used the Voip test offered from the Vonage main Web page. As I summarized, the |
Still what are you test results. Flaky upload and latency can contribute well to making it hard to hear you. Also, try a lower bandwidth setting in the dashboard if you haven't already
I used ... |
| Topic: Good cordless phone for Vonage? |
jagman
Replies: 12
Views: 881
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:35 pm Subject: Pretty pricy piece of equipment when all I need is a phone. Don't know what V-Portal |
the newest cordless technology is DECT 6.
I use the
"Vonage Whole house System DECT 6 "
the system comes with the new V-Portal and has 3 phones.
would be a great choice for you....seein ... |
| Topic: Good cordless phone for Vonage? |
jagman
Replies: 12
Views: 881
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:31 pm Subject: How do I find a "good" cordless phone? I hace a lot of respect for the Panasonic brand, |
| 2.4 GHz cordless phones should be avoided if you're running a wireless network. Other than that, any good cordless should work fine with Vonage. I suspect that the unit that was giving you problems ... |
| Topic: Phone adapter and phone not in same room |
jagman
Replies: 2
Views: 321
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Forum: Vonage
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:28 pm Subject: I have used this approach for several years. In fact, the phone wiring in my house |
| If you have a phone jack in your room and in the living room, you could use your house wiring and you would have your vonage service on all of your jacks in your house. It takes a little work and kno ... |
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