So I got Vonage -- UPDATE!!!

[Amused]

What would happen if I plugged the box into one of the phone outlets in my house? Would it make all the outlets live? There is a strong warning in the instructions NOT to do this.

Update:

I disconnected the line coming into the house and connected my Vonage box to the wall. Now all my outlets are live and I can use a voice phone over them. My DirecTV boxes can connect as well.

But, as has been reported before about all VoIP services, my Tivo cannot call out. So I think I'm going to try the hack that makes it so the Tivo doesn't try to call out.

So, it's a success for the most part

Update #2

I got the Tivo to call out!

In the prefix you need to put ,#019. This slows down the Tivo modem and it works like a charm. Then dial up for new access numbers. Pick one you like, and make sure you choose the option to make it dial the number like this: 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx. It MUST dial 1, plus the area code.

Your Vonage box MUST be set to use the highest bandwidth (found in "features" on the online control panel at Vonage.com). If you cut the available bandwidth, Tivo cannot call out successfully.

 

[pulse8]

I doubt it would.

 

[T3C]

No, it wouldnt sync up.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy
No, it wouldnt sync up.

Why not? Isn't the system in my house just a giant splitter?

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let us know, I also have vonage.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy
No, it wouldnt sync up.

Why not? Isn't the system in my house just a giant splitter?

Doesnt it go to the Dmarq?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

LOL, I'm worried that the power from the still connected, but deactivated incoming phoneline would kill the box. Is that possible?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy
No, it wouldnt sync up.

Why not? Isn't the system in my house just a giant splitter?

Doesnt it go to the Dmarq?

The who?

I know nothing about phone systems.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

LOL, I'm worried that the power from the still connected, but deactivated incoming phoneline would kill the box. Is that possible?

lol, give it a shot

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

LOL, I'm worried that the power from the still connected, but deactivated incoming phoneline would kill the box. Is that possible?

lol, give it a shot

Hey! I bet you know, don't you!

 

[Adul]

if it fries stuff we wont pics

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

LOL, I'm worried that the power from the still connected, but deactivated incoming phoneline would kill the box. Is that possible?

lol, give it a shot

Hey! I bet you know, don't you!

No I have not read up on it. Am interested though. But, The lines in your house all go to the dmarq "box outside where all the lines come into the house or building"

 

[Mill]

Demarc, not Dmarq, lol. It stands for line of demarcation.

 

[Ameesh]

can you use a modem on the vonage line?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: pulse8
I doubt it would.

But I've seen people on the web claim this is possible.

Try it and let me know. I havevonage also

LOL, I'm worried that the power from the still connected, but deactivated incoming phoneline would kill the box. Is that possible?

lol, give it a shot

Hey! I bet you know, don't you!

No I have not read up on it. Am interested though. But, The lines in your house all go to the dmarq "box outside where all the lines come into the house or building"

Ah, but I thought they all connected into one line there, so effectively, they were all one giant split system? I dunno.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Mill
Demarc, not Dmarq, lol. It stands for line of demarcation.

haha, you have no idea how many trouble tickets I have put it that way in.. oopss lol

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

What happend? Did you try it?

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

What happend? Did you try it?

Nope. I'm not trying anything until I talk with someone who knows what they're talking about.

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

What happend? Did you try it?

Nope. I'm not trying anything until I talk with someone who knows what they're talking about.

Well, that settles it. Going to plug mine in and try it.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

What happend? Did you try it?

Nope. I'm not trying anything until I talk with someone who knows what they're talking about.

Well, that settles it. Going to plug mine in and try it.

I'm no sucker. I want video and pics!!

 

[T3C]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: TechITguy

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Ameesh
can you use a modem on the vonage line?

I haven't tried. I've seen where some people can't use Tivo with it, and other can. I've seen others claim problems with faxes, and other say they have no problem.

What happend? Did you try it?

Nope. I'm not trying anything until I talk with someone who knows what they're talking about.

Well, that settles it. Going to plug mine in and try it.

I'm no sucker. I want video and pics!!

Alright, Will take pics. gotta wait till the women gets off the phone

 

[T3C]

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