Hmmm. I think Comcast
sent me a post to a different thread!
Posted on 10/19/2019 6:57:20 AM PDT by daniel1212
Looking for a way to connect a landline phone via a computer that is wirelessly connected to the Internet (which I using now to post this), without physically plugging into a modem/router (since that is on a different floor). This would have to work with cordless phones.
I see magicJack EXPRESS Digital Phone Service , but cannot find clear documentation as to whether one can get phone service using this without plugging into a modem, vs. just plugging into a computer that is wirelessly connected to the Internet.
Likewise magicJackHome 2019 VOIP Phone Adapter Portable, or OBi200 1-Port VoIP Phone Adapter ,
And ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service
Explanation We use a landline via Comcast Voice ($65.00 a month total), and use Vtech cordless phones (via line splitters) along with a stationary one. But most often the call gets dropped after a bit on the receiving end (we can hear them, but they cannot hear us) for about 30 secs, so they usually hang up. This occurs despite rebooting the modem, changing lines and splitters (there are 3 devices running off one line, and 2 cordless).
However, while a Comcast modem is used for our Comcast Voice, I cancelled the Internet service itself to save about $40.00 a month. And instead we connect to the Internet via a separate Comcast modem downstairs (as one ministry). We do no own the building and so running a cable is not an option.
I have not called Comcast yet, who will most likely blame the extra devices plugged in, but for now I want to supplement this spotty landline with a VOIP service, and am looking for advice from those who have experience with this. If reliable, maybe we could just port our number and go with the VOIP.
Thanks. Grace and peace thru Jesus the Lord.
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Truthfully, the vast majority of landline service is via VOIP now.
Also, MagicJack of five+ years ago did not sound crisp. It reduced the audio spectrum.
Two tin cans and a string.
My modem has a setting to disconnect after 15 secs. Maybe check if yours has such a setting and it can be augmented or bypassed.
Otherwise I have nothing else to help you with. Sorry.
Isn’t that the definition of VOIP?
For VOIP you need high speed internet service. Then your phone connects to a box connected to your computer. A wireless phone base works fine.
The delay you are getting on your phone is normal. 30 seconds is a little high. Ours is like 2-5 seconds. That’s not going to go away—latency is a fact in VOIP.
Your VOIP line should never drop. This is because VOIP uses very little bandwidth.
It sounds to me you are not set to full duplex on your Router or at Comcast. Make sure your Router is set to,
1) No Auto Negotiate
2) . Full Duplex
3) . Speed 100
It could be your Optioning too. Check your line Framing and Line coding.
Generally is set to ESF and B8zs.
Ask Comcast to check your Router settings (if you do not know how to do it) to see if you are set to the above settings or whatever thier line coding and framing should be set to.
Has Comcast check their path and run a test on your line? I am talking about an Extended test that checks Throughput, etc...?
If they have done all the above, and it passes. Then Comcast needs to dispatch a technician to check your equipment.
To answer the above thread question the answer is no.
If you have a wireless smart phone, you can turn it into a hot spot to get on the Internet.
I hope this helps you out.
There are some really cheap wireless Internet providers only services out there. You will have to search for them on Google or Bing.
On my list of things to do is to disconnect my house phone wiring from my dead AT&T landline and hook my Ooma to the inside phone wiring so I can use my other wired phones and fax.
What kind of upstream/downsteam, ping times, and jitter do you have from the computer you wish to act as the “phone”?
Do you need fax capability?
https://www.megapath.com/speedtestplus/
Magic Jack
The magicjack plugs into a power source and then connects to a modem by Ethernet wire and your house phone system.
Magigjack is essentially a fisher price toy. Hard to screw up, but I ain’t building a house with a plastic hammer and saw.
Tried that. Too many canned responses! But a a kid who inherited about 1,000 feet of old line that lineman gave to my older brother, we had 3 houses hooked up using a train transformer!
Hmmm. I think Comcast sent me a post to a different thread!
Computer needing to be on is OK, it is just whether phone can connect via that without MJ being plugged into the modem.
In conjunction with what VermontLt posted, which was:
“For VOIP [Voice Over Internet Protocol] you need high speed internet service. Then your phone connects to a box connected to your computer. A wireless phone base works fine.”....
The delay you are getting on your phone is normal. 30 seconds is a little high. Ours is like 2-5 seconds. That’s not going to go away—latency is a fact in VOIP.”
The best DSL service line offered today is good enough. The data compression needed for VOIP is not great, it’s not like streaming video, which needs data for voice + video (moving images) + in color.
An older brother of mine has (1) a high speed DSL line, (2) DSL modem with wireless, (3) Internet service to his PC via wireless connection to the DSL Modem, (4) Magic Jack Box connected to his PC via a USB cable, (5) phone jack to Magic Jack. Works fine.
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