Can I share the Vonage service w/ my roommie? (WRTp54G)

Posts: 13 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Jun 30, 2005 Posts: 13

I'm using WRTP54G router and Vonage service, currently I want to share this phone line with my roommate. But I tried to use those ordinary 1-to-2 phone jack adaptor (1 input 2 outputs), there was only one jack on that adaptor can be used. I tried different adpators, but they were the same. I wonder if it is actually possible to share a Vonage phone line using some handy equipment?

Thanks

Posts: 217 · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject:

Sure...if you mean using the same phone number. Just get a cordless phone with multiple handsets and your set.

Robert

Posts: 13 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Jun 30, 2005 Posts: 13

Yes. Share the same number. But we both have our own phones, and to invest extra for a expanded cordless phone system might be a problem.

So you mean there's no other ordinary adaptor which could be used in our situation?

Thx

Posts: 170 · Vonage Forum Master Joined: Dec 05, 2004 Posts: 170

Theoretically, it should've worked with the adapter. It's interesting that it doesn't. I've never tried it before though.

I just wanted to verify that you are using an actual splitter? There are many adapters that look the same but are used to seperate line 1 and 2 for a regular POTS jack that has 2 lines running.

Maaz

Posts: 21 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 21

That was my thought, too. You want one of these:

1-to-2 Jack Adaptor

Not one of these:
2-Line, 3-Way Jack
(there's also a version without the third 1+2 jack, which may be what you have; I couldn't find it easily, though)

Posts: 282 · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:19 pm Post subject:

You absolutely can use a splitter to provide two outputs from the Voip adapter. It is no different than using the adapter to hardwire your house. If it is not working, there is something wrong with the splitter or the phone you are trying to use.

Posts: 13 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Jun 30, 2005 Posts: 13

I'm using the right type of splitter, 1 RJ11 in 2 RJ11 out. But only one output jack is OK for use. I tried it with my own phone, plugged in #1 output OK, but if plugged in #2, no dial tone at all.

Posts: 4777 · Vonage Forum **MVM** Joined: Aug 30, 2005 Posts: 4777

Yes, but look at what Maaz wrote. There are adapters that have one RJ11 in and 2 out, but the pair wiring is switched on one of the output jacks. It's used to separate line 2 from line 1 in 2 line systems, allowing use of single line phones.

Take a look at the labelling on the jacks. Is there anything that suggests what was said above?

Posts: 13 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Jun 30, 2005 Posts: 13

I bought a wrong adaptor before, which was used for so-called "2 line phone", but the one I tried out today should be the right type. The labels of two output jacks are "L1", "L2". And it clarifies at the cover, 1 RJ11 to 2 Rj11

edit: Sh@t! I did it again, the adaptor was for 2 line phone.

Posts: 13 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Jun 30, 2005 Posts: 13

OK. I'm totally confused now.
The adaptor I got yesterday is Belkin 2 line adaptor, 1Rj11 to 2 RJ11 jacks. It says to connect a 2 line phone to 2 seperate jacks. Each line out has 2 wire construction inside. So the two output jacks should be identical, at least they both have 2 wire construction. If I can use one of them, why not the other.

Do you think this product is OK for my use?http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=29819&cmArea=SEARCH