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• Having troubles now that I've got a Linksys RT31P2-VD connected to my broadband...
• here's mine :)
Download 7,860,648 bps
Upload 217,672 bps
QOS 99%
RTT...
• I have a Vtech 5.8MHZ and the Linksys RP whatever and my 3-way works w/o having to...
• OK, but I don't see how to do that on this router.
Filter IDENT(Port 113) was...
• To summarize:
My service issue involves times when I have a dial tone, but...
• My problem is that I am looking to replace my (near 100% reliable) POTS with Vonage....
• Yep, I've got netstumbler, though I don't remember if that finds networks when...
• You are missing my point completely - this is why your last thread is now locked.
What...
• Thanks Dan, for having this forum.
:-D
Jonathan...
• I cancelled one of my 2 voice lines that reside on one MTA. They charged me $39.99....
• I've had my service since September last year, and have happen until now. Having...
• I know RCA makes one and BestBuy sells it, i looked at one when i was setting up my...
• Thanks mbhn5204!
The features article for the Linksys works for me:
To...
• i have good stats but i'm not posting mine anywhere near yours! i don't think i could...
• Ok, and your problem is?...
• Mine is always really good and I was wondering if anyone's else is comparable.
Download...
• The URL of the speed test has changed.
The new address is http://www.vonage-forum.com/voip-speed-...
• Starting a new thread because our friendly sysadmin locked the other one. Maybe...
• channel 6 is a default channel setting. it's possible you could be getting carryover...
• Thanks for all the responses. I know that I may sound stupid, but what are wireless...
• we make a boatload of calls to canada. in fact, that's the main reason we went to...
• My appologies for highjacking the thread, but I had a question about this. What...
• You may be right... Problem is someone is lieing to me and Verizon hasn't gotten...
• in my case they credited the money, which was a whopping 18 cents for the one minute....
• i really don't think vonage sits on these lnp requests. they have no incentive...
• I understand the 20 day minimum. Quite frankly its just ridiculous really. I work...
• MIN-I-MUM of 20 BUSINESS DAYS! I guess you weren't taught by Eric. :D...
• The way I understand it is if you have a fax and a voice line you would not be charged...
• That is quite a bit of work pasting quotes that we have already read - over and over...
• That may be why it hasn't been released to the public yet. It somewhat defeats the...
• mbhn5204 - that link tells how to setup port forwarding. I know that - the router...
• Using IE6 and XP, also Linux and firefox....
• MOS 4.0 / 5.0
(Best with G.711 is 4.4)
Degradation Sources
Codec...
• www.phpbb.com...
• I'm not liking that you have to disable the network availability number, or else...
• I have a question for the people who want regulation and are as happy as a flock of...
• I recently signed up for Vonage. In general, the audio quality is fine. However,...
• I don't think Vonage is using your mac address to id your router on the internet....
• You might wan to try a different service provider, where they let you buy any adapter...
• How does request a credit work if you request a credit on a call that wasn't of good...
• You guys are acting like nobody wants regulation. The entire VoIP industry has...
• Pardon me. But I just wanted to share one more thing that is found on the Vonage web...
• That's why I said I did not want to hold ssantana responsible...he does seem very...
• Instead of waiting for the poor guy that gets 100's of PMs a day to update your router,...
• LOL.. very true and well said.. Unfortunatly... once more... *sigh* its going...
• Thanks for the heads up. I've only been a customer for 48 hours and tech support...
• The bottom line is that I would rather pay $24.99 for a service that is 90% reliable....
• The problem is, because it's a vonage router it CANNOT be updated. Period. You...
• You know, this is really beginning to piss me off.. I have to run servers and stuff...
• Hi:
I live in Nome, Alaska and the satellite latency factor is making it so that...
• Have you not seen the acheivements of copper? Back then, all they had was the ability...
• How do you know that if voip is regulated, it will have the same reliability rate...
• That is possibly true, but even some of the services we have now that are regulated...
• The only one thats going to lose here is you. You are against it... and if i must repeat...
• I guess you have no choice in setting priority for your Vonage phone lines since...
• There you go falling back on the same non argument. Whenever someone counters...
• Um, no. All those that feel the same way as you do, should go back to copper, which...
• Well ill give you my input.
I DO indeed see the service side of things getting...
• :-D It's kind of catchy like the old Yahoo! commercials that used to come out. Yahoooooooooo!...
• I have a question for the people who want regulation and are as happy as a flock of...
• You might think its rediculous... the bad part of this for you is that its true....
• And most likely I will.
You realize how ridiculous the point you just tried...
• Not a bad idea. There's a lot of possibility for this technology. There's a hundred...
• EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!
If regulation does indeed take place on Vonage and every...
• Know, a lemon law is protection from making a capital purchase that is broken.
The...
• Like I stated before, Mike, my opinions as to why it should be regulated. The whole...
• Furthermore, VoIP will NEVER be regulated in such a way that it could match POTS...
• Sounds like the IMAP server is attempting to IDENT the connection. If the router...
• $7 is like 28% of $25. I just feel like that's a high percentage for fees on a service...
• http://www.vonage.com/help_knowledgeBase_article.php?category=45&article=89...
• What browser/OS are you using?...
• I don't know why you used helsinki finland, but try boston instead....
• http://www.vonage.com/help_knowledgeBase_article.php?article=153
the...
• I would imagine that it would work with a wireless Mac too. Just turn on internet...
• Guys...
Just got signed up with Vonage and taken delivery of a Linksys 31RTP2...
• apparently it's be cause some devices (the moto and probably cisco but not sure)...
• ok, well, I had an issue with a GE cordless phone where it would barely ring and would...
• Mike, (VitaminM)
Do you really think that POTS lines were as reliable as they...
• My landline service was $24.99/month just like Vonage. Regulatory fees and taxes...
• Have you tried taking your router out of the path to see if the problem goes away?...
• 1. Who cares if VoIP carriers get away with bad service? That's what free enterprise...
• I have a Panasonic Showstopper 2000. I just switched to Vonage. I am not able to...
• Actually correct me if im wrong. But the title of the thread reads and i quote "Today's...
• LOL, that was good, VitaminM. I like ramen noodles too....
• What I have found so far....
I had a really old Sony 900 MHz cordless phone....
• Just thought I would save everyone the trouble of repeating themselves AGAIN....
• Yes, a cheerleader.
No one has debated whether or not the industry will be...
• I asked him how long till they roll it out and he had no idea. I did not call with that...
• LMAO... a cheerleader? Did I hurt your feelings by letting you know the obvious?...
• On a note that is ALSO unrelated to the topic of this discussion:
I like ramen...
• Unrelated? It doesn't even matter really. This thread was started as if regulation...
• Why does it matter where the 866 # is? You are telling me Vonage doesn't do local...
• The topic of the thread was "A case for regulation". That's been explained to you...
• Thanks and I hope the service improves for all of you. I'll check back in a few months....
• I think you guys keep ignoring the fact that no one outside this forum agrees with...
• On a note that is ALSO unrelated to the topic of this discussion:
I like ramen...
• I too have been trying to connect to my ISP over Vonage... mixed results that seem...
• You are telling him to defend what he posted. His arguement for regulation. Are...
• Get over it already. Regulation will be here before you know it. :lol:...
• Why pay the same for VoIP as I pay for POTS?
Ah yes. When you can't defend your...
• That's probably the perfect summary for the thread. It demonstrates both a complete...
• I've connected my DirecTV w/ Tivo to my computer using the null cable via PPP. It...
• Yeah, and your not in my area so whats up with that?...
• I just dialed that number for the heck of it, and fr a split second i thought I was...
• It is a ring problem.
The phone does not ring or there is no indicator of an incoming...
• Test Details
The information below explains why your call quality score (MOS)...
• it's definitely not an ren problem. is it a ring problem in that they don't make...
• >>>To answer my own specific question, I got a new Uniden phone with...
• no. that's what they do - flag it for an update. then the system goes and updates...
• Any idea how long it will take before my account is flagged? Do you work for Vonage?...
• and the detailed results?...
• WRT54GS with 2 machines and the PAP2 device on the backend. The PAP2 is setup in...
• when your account is flagged for an upgrade, it may not happen immediately. unplug...
• How do I get Vonage to upgrade my firmware on my PAP2, I am at 2.0.11B and am having...
• what router are you using? what is your network setup?
what are your detailed...
• Teacher's Pet!
I'm envious....
• How did you talk the engineer into "activating" it for you?
Did he happend...
• I am experiencing voice delays and garbled sound. I am at my wits end, I got a new...
• sorry, the subject was enough but I didn't notice it. chances are it's a regional...
• Road Runner technical support at 1-866-321-2225 (Voice)....
• have you just tried unplugging it for a little while? then plug it back in with the...
• define technically challenged with 500,000 users. better for them to completely...
• do other numbers work? what # was it? (800, local, etc) I've called roadrunner...
• you can have a new york area code at your rural home. it makes no difference. it may...
• It is a pain in the butt to wait on hold for two hours to get a firmware update. I do...
• I agree with this completely. Less government is always better. If a product doesn't...
• I lost my dial tone 4 days ago and have got not help at all from customer service....
• I recently tried to dial my ISP (Road Runner) and couldn't with my Vonage connection,...
• You're probably right but we own the equipment, not Vonage. It would be a nice option...
• FYI, my RT31P2 does not allow a VPN (PPTP) connection to be established. The "enable...
• Yes it works, I did it before. I was at a hotel with wireless network which I can connect...
• Hopefully 1 last ? I live in Illinois my area code that i have is 309. They have 3 towns...
• that's pretty weird. offhand I would say no....
• Why pay the same for VoIP as I pay for POTS?
Ah yes. When you can't defend your...
• Yes they can. And Yes the WRT54G with Sveasoft is a beast imo....
• BobK,
What are you talking about? :-s
It is a dynamic image that was used...
• That's probably the perfect summary for the thread. It demonstrates both a complete...
• Can some one give me a java script code for making a forum if u can, can u send it me...
• in that particular thread.
can you answer the last question?...
• And if there is an alternative then, I will. Why pay the same for VoIP as I pay for...
• Don't let him get to you, ZRexRider. There are some diehard "Vonage can do no wrong"...
• Do you know what color the wires were in the network interface box? You also mentioned...
• Perhaps I should have said "come back when you understand the topic", then. We've...
• Well said ZRex...hearing about the problems and comparing notes is why we're...
• What's your beef? He said VoIP isn't 100% reliable yet, which gets pointed out...
• I just got this feature activated. The tech assigned me enable/disable codes,...
• the only difference i see is that these guys have a cisco 186 adapter whereas i have...
• Alright, to recap:
- Someone starts a thread saying "here's the case for regulation"
-...
• Again, you have no idea what forums are about do you? You think its a freak'n club...
• Where did you find this information? My internet connection was fine. I was listening...
• Probably to retain some form of control (not meaning this is a durrogatory manner)....
• May I ask what information you are basing this upon? I experienced the outgoing...
• unfortunately all I'm seeing in my searches is that it works fine.
here's one...
• The feature has disappeared from the UK website again and I've had a second response...
• I belive he's talking about the applet that is showing us all our IP address, Domain,...
• One thing that no one seems to have mentioned yet. The now unused PSTN wires in your...
• Does anyone know if it is possible to connect the PAP2 to the ethernet port of a laptop...
• I jusy have 1 Uniden phone (TRU 8885-2) with 3 handsets....
• make the call rings once, and goes away... no sound, no nothing...
1+area+7...
• I have no idea what the problem is, unless perhaps the voice part of the fiirmware...
• :lol: Some people just have a hard time dealing with reality. Reality is... that...
• Firmware is 1.27.01 (at the upper right hand corner)
Status - lines are not filled...
• could be an ren problem. how many phones?
and what is the model number of the uniden?...
• need more explanation. what happens? you are using 10 or 11 digit dialing right?...
• OK...her is the setup:
1. I have disconnected the phone line coming from the...
• Possible Grounds for Agreement?
The views exchanged during the forum covered...
• I have a problem making outbound calls to anyone other than anybody in my area code.
vonage...
• If you are looking for absolute perfection in your Vonage system, you're not going...
• heck you wouldn't need them for most of your problems if you just read about your...
• Come back when I have information to support my argument?
If you read the articles...
• If you have just one line ordered through vonage, I believe only one phone port...
• Does anyone know when Knoxville/Oak Ridge,Tn numbers will be available?
Thanks,...
• Hi,
I am a new Vonage customer.
I have hooked up the phone adapter to my cable...
• Several points. One, you're dead wrong. You place restrictions on the discussion...
• they do....
• I think it comes down to luck of the draw. The tech helping me did not know the answer...
• I love writing letters. Although it is Mr. Meyerson's job to upset us, I surely...
• I have been on hold for 1 hour so far waiting to get my new adapter in place. Is there...
• OK, I get a dial tone, I can even make a call, but once I make it it rings once and it...
• this has been discussed here:
http://www.vonage-forum.com/ftopic3750.html
I...
• these router resets have been discussed a lot here, but I haven't seen any lately....
• heh, ok, that makes a world of difference.
you probably just dc'd ones that shouldn't...
• I just recieved the new firmware. The tech told me that it addresses some of the...
• I am speaking with tech Support right now and they can adjust the frequency on the...
• I believe when you sign up for another line they ask if you want it consolidated...
• So does anyone have any updates? When I had a US account I use to use this fine, but...
• Hi,
I recently moved from USA to UK and although my 2-line Panasonic cordless...
• Problematic at it's best. You see, you could clone the MAC and configuration from...
• Hello all,
I have 2 lines with Vonage, and one Linksys router with 2 phone ports....
• Very well put Toddler. Your statements are well put together, and the FCC is rolling...
• I put in a ticket to support to try to get some answers...hasn't been responded...
• John,
I connected the broadband router directly to the PC and here's what...
• The real problem is how some of you guys are thinking of VoIP as your little pet project,...
• I have the Linksys model number RT31P2.
Previously, when someone tried to...
• From the information you provided it seems like your best option might be to have...
• The Linksys router has 4 ports for networking in addition to the two VoIP phone...
• We're switching to Vonage from Verizon but have one gotcha that I'm trying to figure...
• Well, today it's working near perfectly, despite my wireless connection being...
• hmm it sucks, since there is a web interface for your account and all, with your...
• ok.. you are in IL right.. I am guessing that you want to have Vonage in your home.....
• I use the Fax Console supplied with Windows XP and am unable to recieve faxes using...
• You have a few options. Either you get a vonage number in the 416 or 647 area code...
• Just had a 20 minute phone call with my mother in WI, and nary a glitch. Sounded just...
• I've had Vonage for 5 months. Haven't suffered any outages that appeared to be...
• Heheh. Mike, you must be a landlord :) Perhaps I was not clear in my question. I am...
• I am currently on hold with Vonage so I can get the new firmware. Wish me luck.......
• I didn't know either. Thanks go to Dan....
• So does my daughter get the virtual# in toronto 416 is avail i see.Then she pays...
• So, have we heard from a reliable source what the problem actually was? Was it simply...
• Some virtual numbers are available for Toronto. You can check on the Vonage website....
• Actually the rate of exchange is getting closer to the US dollar. The rate as of...
• My daughter is in the lives in toronto,were would i find out about a virtual # for...
• John, Thanks - I'll try that next.
Whenever I power down and up the Vonage router,...
• I have a Panasonic Replay HS2000, actually two, which do not connect to the service...
• I think my post a few posts up still applies here, both in the screwed device and...
• I am IN Canada and using Vonage here, it works great for calling ppl in Canada or...
• I can't go to 192.168.15.1 - since I'm going to the Broadband router through the...
• Thanks for setting me straight!
Called vonage and gave them the mac address...
• You'll need to call into Vonage and talk to a tech to have the "flag" your account...
• accomplish the call blocking for incoming calls? pankej2000 posted over and...
• all of my calls to canada have been fine, though I don't do it a lot. I don't recall...
• Did someone post third party software awhile back that would accomplish this...
• Your long distance was running you $85.00cnd whats that like $27.00 American....
• Well, you could keep your home phone until you are sure you like it, and reduce the...
• not clear what you're asking since the first thing you mention is *67 which is outgoing...
• I have been very impressed too.. I was worried before I got it and at first, but after...
• you shouldn't have to restart your device as in step 2. look in http://192.168.15.1...
• My daughter lives in Canada and after buying calling cards etc i am thinking of...
• there is a cancellation fee that is refunded when you return the device, even if...
• I posted this on Vonage Canada but am posting it here as well for those who are thinking...
• I'm on Rogers too, never had a problem, but I'm just outside London..
they...
• Typically how long does it take to download the firmware?
My power light has...
• I signed up for Vonage last week and on the whole have been totally satisfied.
Of...
• well, I had this problem, i couldn't access either of my routers, but my brother...
• you should try explaining your problem better and telling us your network setup,...
• This forum is not afiliated with Vonage Holdings. The reps that do come here on...
• I had been running a D-link wireless router and when I purchased vonage, I was initially...
• Our caller id was not working (number wasn't displaying on the phone), so I disconnected...
• RE: ninadtambe
After reading through a couple of threads in the forum, I tried...
• I know you can *67, but I figured since this was more geared towards computers (VoIP...
• sandman, i was kidna thinking the same thing, since i always had my router in front...
• I'm on Rogers too and have had no problems. But I'm located in Markham......
• In your case. It's certainly viable for me. In fact, it's preferred.
Aren't...
• They're accountable to their clients. If you aren't happy with their service,...
• ...after the 14 day trial period is up? Do you just lose your setup and first months...
• Vonage can't be using the mac address anyway. I spoofed mine in the 312 before I...
• Folks, if Vonage were actually a LEC, this outage would result in HUGE FCC penalties.
As-is,...
• This forum is clearly THE place for Vonage information. If I were Vonage I would...
• Unfortunately I received my device on Friday (outage day 1), had issues/questions...
• I just received my Linksys RT31P2 Broadband Router in the mail, and I'm experiencing...
• hmm, i guess ill get the rt31p2, try spoofing the mac, hope that it works. then ill...
• by vonage sending it to you....
• actually I just saw something in another thread that reminded me of this: if you...
• Actually mine worked right out of the box when I simply connected like this: Cable->WRT54G->R...
• you obviously haven't looked at the threads here because you would find the same...
• Alan88888: that's what happens when it's downloading/applying a firmware update....
• hmm sorry, i am on the 90 then, im on the highest setting hehe... thanks ill look...
• Very nice posting! Also, thanks alot for everybody else that has been offering...
• well it depends on what you want the device for. the rt31p2 is larger but it also...
• Ok guys, I have Vonage service currently. While re-arranging my desk I happened...
• I think some people are missing the point. The router worked for weeks connected...
• Lol ...it really wa just an after thought. :lol:...
• You mean you have a US account with a London virtual number, correct?...
• Oh, you should have gone right to the point, I would have given you the direct answer:
Not...
• If I open a UK account can I convert a London UK virtual number into the number for...
• LOL
On a more serious note Dconner.... I'm a sales rep(direct sales and telesales)in...
• believe you me: I want to give you one real bad.
Oh, you get the whole package...
• :eek: :oops: Ooh err missus...I only came here for telco advice :o...
• I agree - believe you me: I want to give you one real bad....
• :(...
• I'm really sorry to tell you that you're right, the WRT54GP 2A-AT is for AT&T...
• Sorry- But the Vonage coupon is not valid at this time for our friends on your side...
• Does anyone have a referal coupon? Don't know if the UK branch does them yet but...
• My old router fried so I had an accquaintance pick this up for me while in the states....
• Why would you buy a new one? If Vonage killed it, they will replace it. You're going...
• Also, Chairman Powell's vision for VoIP regulation (I really wish he wasn't leaving...
• I know this is long, but if you want a comprehensive view of VoIP regulatory issues...
• I wonder how many years from now it will be before people refer to POTS as "the alternative"...
• Well now I understand your predicament and why you went down the path you started...
• When the power light is blinking non-stop then the firmware is hosed, it has happened...
• As for why AT&T or Verizon don't offer e911 yet, I can only speculate that they...
• I'll hit the highlights, but I'll link to the full story at the end.
New Telephony:...
• they must not be looking at the mac address, cause I spoofed mine, and it made no...
• 1. How do I not like that song? For starters the song is more noise than actual music....
• you can't be serious about that answer??? :lol:...
• Of course, Vonage knows you bought the new router, right? Where did you buy it?...
• And, of course, you'd have to program it with the code Vonage is keeping secret...
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