Vonage  

       
 
Vonage Forum Menu

Vonage Forums
Vonage VoIP Forum
dore00011 Posted:
Hi, Join the
world recognized
MBBS program in
Ukraine. You
can now earn
...

In The Forum:
Forum Suggestions - Comments
Topic:
mbbs in ukraine
On Nov 21, 2009 at 07:07:29

Steve48 Posted:
Since the setup
modem>Vonage is
working, the
Vonage unit must
be set up to
handle
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
DSL>VONAGE>Linksys
On Nov 21, 2009 at 04:44:18

Steve48 Posted:
You can't just
plug in the old
one and go, but
you can register
the new one on
line
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Have a new adapter, is there a 800 #
On Nov 21, 2009 at 04:22:17

rjanda Posted:
Thank you
ScottZ013, your
input is much
appreciated. FYI I
did check all my
credit
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Vonage "Ported" my Home Phone Number Without My Pe
On Nov 21, 2009 at 03:55:04

TonyIn Posted:
My Dlink router
sat
at: 192.168.1.1
My Link sys sits
at the same
location My
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
DSL>VONAGE>Linksys
On Nov 21, 2009 at 02:48:10

ScottZ013 Posted:
I am sorry to hear
about your issue.
I understand the
frustration, but
you maybe
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Vonage "Ported" my Home Phone Number Without My Pe
On Nov 21, 2009 at 02:39:51

sundance09 Posted:
I have a new
adapter I want to
try in replace of
my old PAP2 to see
if the issues I am
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Have a new adapter, is there a 800 #
On Nov 21, 2009 at 00:59:24

Steve48 Posted:
Please post the
detailed technical
information listed
in the sticky
message
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Internet and phone problems when making a call
On Nov 20, 2009 at 23:52:18

Axianamos Posted:
For over a year
now, we have been
having problems
with this, and
honestly, i just
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
Internet and phone problems when making a call
On Nov 20, 2009 at 20:50:04

Steve48 Posted:
The setup
DSL>Vonage>R
outer>Computers
, which worked
before, should
...

In The Forum:
Vonage
Topic:
DSL>VONAGE>Linksys
On Nov 20, 2009 at 00:53:51


Vonage VoIP Forums

Vonage In The News
Vonage VoIP Forum Digest - July 24, 2008

Vonage Holdings Corp. Signs Commitment Letter to Refinance Debt

Syndication

Vonage User Reviews
Great Price, No Complaints
Great Price, No Complaints



Good return on investment for techie!
Good return on investment for techie!



You need some common sense.
You need some common sense.



3 yrs and counting, useful but complaints as follows
3 yrs and counting, useful but complaints as follows



Vonage, a VT2142 and a RTP300, My Experiences - A Detailed Review
Vonage, a VT2142 and a RTP300, My Experiences - A Detailed Review




Vonage Reviews


Post new topic   Reply to topic  Vonage® VoIP Forum - Vonage News, Reviews And Discussion » Fax - Tivo - Alarms
Author Message
dfwmike
New Forum Member
New Forum Member


Joined: Dec 16, 2004
Posts: 2

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:26 am    Post subject: Success (again) with Vonage/Directv Tivo/Brinks Reply with quote Back to top

Last month my D-Tivo was not able to connect with Vonage after working for 6 months.

I was able to get connection again using ,,#019 in the dialing prefix and using a 212 area code to dial into. Worked first time, no problems. And just to make sure I made a daily call 10 times...all successful.

As to Brinks Security, I believe they must have made changes on their end to make them compatible, as I didn't have to do anything on my end.

Now the wait for Directv to push 6.2 software for those precious USB ports!!
View user's profile Send private message
Disturbed
Vonage Forum Senior
Vonage Forum Senior


Joined: Feb 07, 2005
Posts: 129
Location: Stroudsburg, PA

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I've been trying to get by DSR6000 to work with vonage. NO SUCCESS! I have used the slowdown codes.... Doesn't work. I can't get a 212 number because I can't dial in! (I only have Vonage).

So, I decided to to a PPP over serial running an XP box, but that doesn't work either.

To be honest, it's annoying. I hope when Directv releases their own branded dvr this summer, it has built in networking support. This "dialing in" is so 1995.

I've got 3 DirecTiVos, which are never going to get the 6.2 software update. At this point, I do not know what to do.

Does anyone know how to manually enter a 212 number into tivo?

_________________
My Configuration:
Vonage VOIP with 7MBps Cable Internet
iBook 1.33 GHz ComboDrive
iMac 800MHz SuperDrive
Airport Extreme Wireless Network - 802.11g
iPod with Video- 60GB
2 Hughes DVR2 TiVo Receivers
1 Phillips DSR6000 TiVo Receiver
View user's profile Send private message
Apexdv
Full Forum Member
Full Forum Member


Joined: Dec 31, 2004
Posts: 62
Location: Atlanta, GA ITP

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I don't have a Tivo-type DVR (I use MythTV which uses XML downloads) but as far as my Brinks, there was NO configuration required other than informing them before hand of the phone number change via VoIP.

The Brinks rep told me I have the "3000 model" which works with the "upper-end VoIP providers". Fine by me.

I went from Paying B*ll S*uth $110/mth down to about $50/mth with Vonage (3 lines).

_________________
Apexdv
---------
"Ok, I admit it. I was just a front-man for the real fathers of Linux, the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus." --- Linus Torvalds
View user's profile Send private message
flossy21
New Forum Member
New Forum Member


Joined: Jun 20, 2004
Posts: 3
Location: Williamsburg, VA

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:47 am    Post subject: Success here as well Reply with quote Back to top

Wanted to share my experience for frustrated Directv Tivo users...

I have had Vonage for about 6 months now and I think its great. I use Cox for my broadband cable internet service and I have Directv for my cable but I also buy local channels from Cox. I have a Motorola box from Vonage and I have all this hooked up through a linksys wireless router. Everything works just fine.

Just bought a Directv DVR (Model R10) to replace the Directv receiver in our living room. The Tivo service is free from Directv with my programming package. I was struggling with getting it to dial up until I read and tried some of the methods in this and other forums. I finally was able to get the DVR unit to dial up through Vonage successfully with what I would estimate to be 80-90% success rate (this includes the initial setup downloads).

Here's my setup...
I hooked the DVR unit up to a phone line so it will hook up to my Vonage service when it needs to dial out. (I have Vonage wired throughout the house) I am using a local number (757 area code) for Williamsburg VA but I also had success hooking up to area code 718 initially (New York state). My dialing settings in the DVR unit are...

,#034
*99
Tone
On
On

Everything seems to be working fine. If there are problems I will post a follow up here.

Good Luck!
View user's profile Send private message
sinanju
Vonage Forum Associate
Vonage Forum Associate


Joined: Feb 13, 2005
Posts: 16

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:28 pm    Post subject: It's DirecTV's fault Reply with quote Back to top

DirecTV refuses to enable networking on their boxes... nothing TiVo can do about it. The phone line is DirecTV's choice, not TiVo's

On the other hand, all guide data and software updates come over the satellite link -- the phone line is only required if you want PPV. You can disconnect it and ignore the warnings.
View user's profile Send private message
Disturbed
Vonage Forum Senior
Vonage Forum Senior


Joined: Feb 07, 2005
Posts: 129
Location: Stroudsburg, PA

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:33 pm    Post subject: Re: It's DirecTV's fault Reply with quote Back to top

sinanju wrote:
DirecTV refuses to enable networking on their boxes... nothing TiVo can do about it. The phone line is DirecTV's choice, not TiVo's

On the other hand, all guide data and software updates come over the satellite link -- the phone line is only required if you want PPV. You can disconnect it and ignore the warnings.


That's fine, but I want to be able to enable the next tivo software - version 6.2. It is the first major upgrade in a long time. Folders, faster menus, etc.. I just ordered a null modem cable so that I can do PPP over serial to a windows XP box.

_________________
My Configuration:
Vonage VOIP with 7MBps Cable Internet
iBook 1.33 GHz ComboDrive
iMac 800MHz SuperDrive
Airport Extreme Wireless Network - 802.11g
iPod with Video- 60GB
2 Hughes DVR2 TiVo Receivers
1 Phillips DSR6000 TiVo Receiver
View user's profile Send private message
sinanju
Vonage Forum Associate
Vonage Forum Associate


Joined: Feb 13, 2005
Posts: 16

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Quote:
That's fine, but I want to be able to enable the next tivo software


I'm not sure what you mean... Any software updates DirecTV ships are going to come down the satellite link -- no network or phone connection required.

Quote:
Folders, faster menus, etc


None of those things require connectivity except to the satellite.
View user's profile Send private message
Disturbed
Vonage Forum Senior
Vonage Forum Senior


Joined: Feb 07, 2005
Posts: 129
Location: Stroudsburg, PA

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

sinanju wrote:
Quote:
That's fine, but I want to be able to enable the next tivo software


I'm not sure what you mean... Any software updates DirecTV ships are going to come down the satellite link -- no network or phone connection required.

Quote:
Folders, faster menus, etc


None of those things require connectivity except to the satellite.


Yes, it does download via satellite, but in order to activate the software, it MUST dial into DTV. Otherwise, it remains inactive.

_________________
My Configuration:
Vonage VOIP with 7MBps Cable Internet
iBook 1.33 GHz ComboDrive
iMac 800MHz SuperDrive
Airport Extreme Wireless Network - 802.11g
iPod with Video- 60GB
2 Hughes DVR2 TiVo Receivers
1 Phillips DSR6000 TiVo Receiver
View user's profile Send private message
sinanju
Vonage Forum Associate
Vonage Forum Associate


Joined: Feb 13, 2005
Posts: 16

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Quote:
Yes, it does download via satellite, but in order to activate the software, it MUST dial into DTV. Otherwise, it remains inactive.


That's the first time I've heard of anything like that and, although I do not have a DirecTV TiVo myself, I am an all-star in the TiVo support forums and have seen just about every DirecTV TiVo question asked and answered. I'm willing to believe it is true, but as I said, I'm unaware of software updates requiring anything other than a reboot to activate.
View user's profile Send private message
scerruti
Vonage Forum MVM
Vonage Forum <b>MVM</b>


Joined: Feb 05, 2005
Posts: 1424
Location: Carlsbad, CA (finally)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Disturbed is correct. A phone call is required to activate a new software download on DirecTV units. However I understand that series 1 DirecTiVos will never be upgraded to 6.2. http://www.directv.com/see/landing/dvr_upgrade.html

My Series 1 (SAT-T60) works fine with Vonage. I am using a local number (804) area code. I am using ",#019" as a dialing prefix. I am not using *99, but it probably couldn't hurt.

I think the only thing you could do to attempt dialing a 212 number would be to take the unit to a POTS line to get the list of numbers and then take it back to your Vonage line to try it.

Also, I would recommend that you use an extension phone when the unit is dialing in to make sure it is a negotiation problem and not a dial tone or dialing issue.

If you haven't read it yet, the DirecTiVo forum at TiVoCommunity http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/ has a lot of posts on this issue.
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


All times are GMT - 5 Hours

Vonage Service Plans




Vonage VoIP Members
Members List Members
New dore00011
New Today 3
Yesterday 10
Total 55093

Who Is On Site
Visitors 130
Members 0
Total 130


Vonage VoIP Forum Members:
Login Here
Not a Member? You can Register Here
As a registered member you will have access to the VoIP Speed Test, Vonage Service Announcements and post comments in the
Vonage VoIP Forums

Vonage Stock Price
Value: 1.16
Change:   -0.04
Up to 15 Minute Delay

Site Search
 




High-speed Internet required. Unlimited calling subject to normal residential use. Vonage 911 service operates differently than traditional 911. See www.vonage.com/911 for details. Alarms, TTY and other systems may not be compatible.

www.vonage-forum.com is not an official Vonage support website & is independently operated.
All logos and trademarks are property of their respective owners. All comments are property of their posters.
All other www.vonage-forum.com content is © Copyright 2002 - 2009 by 4Sight Media LLC.

Thinking of signing up for Vonage but have questions?
Business and Residential customers can call Toll Free 24 hours a day at: 1-888-692-8074
No Vonage Promotional Codes or Coupon Codes are required at www.vonage.com.

[ | | | | | ]

Vonage Forum Site Maps

Vonage | Vonage UK Sign Up Offer | VoIP Forum | How VoIP Works | Wiring and Installation Page Two | Internet Phone
Promotion | Vonage Review | VoIP | Broadband Phone | Free Month | VoIP | Phone Service | Rebate | Encyclo
Phone | Latest News | Canada Free Month Sign Up Offer | VoIP Acronyms | Vonnage | Vontage | Deal | Site Maps

The Vonage Forum provides the Vonage Free Month sign up Best Offer Promotion Deal as a means to offset our cost.
If you are considering signing up for Vonage and have found our Vonage News, Customer Reviews, Forums
& all other parts of this site useful, please use our Vonage Free Month sign up offer Deal Coupon.


Vonage VoIP Phone Service is redefining communications by offering consumers
& small business VoIP Internet phones, an affordable alternative to traditional phone service.
The Vonage VoIP Forum Generated This Page In: 0.61 Seconds and 186 Pages In The Last 60 Seconds
The Vonage VoIP Forum