tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23319494420767776732024-03-14T07:10:35.686-07:00MagicJack
GVjack - MagicJack with google voice Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-66982273115717738832018-04-21T08:08:00.002-07:002021-02-09T12:56:51.567-08:00make my automatically cell call using voipmake my automatically cell call using voip<br />
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I have a cell phone plan that includes 9 hours of national calls, however, international calls are billed at extreme minute-rates. For this reason I use VOIP/SIP for international calls thorugh the built-in SIP option (dialer > menu > settings > call settings > accounts).<br />
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The built-in dialer have 3 options to choose betweeen, and none of them are what I am looking for - Use Internet calling: 1) for all calls when data network is available 2) only for internet calls 3) ask for each call<br />
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It would be so simple to have the dialer check the number called, and if it's an international number (i.e. it starts by +) then use VOIP, otherwise use standard cell calls.<br />
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Unless I am blind I don't suppose there are any way of doing this with the built-in dialer. I frankly don't understand why not, I would have thought this is a fairly common situation in this day and age.<br />
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Is there another dialer that could do this?<br />
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I know I could have two dialers, but it annoys me that something as simple and obvious can't be done automatically.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-69063871094636093362017-11-18T11:18:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:56:46.039-08:00MagicJackSvcCreatorThis is a Windows app for people using a magicJack VOIP device, written in C#. It is designed to remove the desktop software phone and create a Windows service that operates the device. Once the service is installed, the user has the option to remove the service and revert to the original setup. Benefits/features:<br />
<ul>
<li>No more UI popups or desktop phone call notifications</li>
<li>MagicJack is functional even when user is logged off, and works under all user accounts</li>
<li>No splash screen or waiting for MagicJack to load</li>
<li>MagicJack receives higher network and CPU priority when run as a service</li>
<li>Stand-alone app (does not install itself on your PC or need to run in the background)</li>
<li>Revert back to OEM settings with one click</li>
</ul>
You can get the compiled exe at <a href="http://www.evanvaughan.com/magicjack.aspx">www.evanvaughan.com/magicjack.aspx</a><br />
Please note that this Github version is a "vanilla" version. Unlike the version available for download on my site, this version does not have a donate button, and does not automatically check for updates when run.<br />
Feel free to improve, distribute, and use this code without any restrictions. For questions, or just to drop me a line letting me know that you fixed or improved something: <a href="mailto:evan@evanvaughan.com">evan@evanvaughan.com</a><br />
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https://github.com/throop02/MagicJackSvcCreator<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184343.653226 -79.3831843 43.653226 -79.3831843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-64452000881375116252017-07-13T11:17:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:56:40.605-08:00Magic Jack HacksRepair and maintain your MagicJack<br />
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While searching through Google I couldn't help but notice the myriad of complaints concerning Magic Jack. Many of these tend to focus on call quality and missed calls. Others refer to Error 3002 in conjunction with the Magic Jack Plus.<br />
This isn't surprising. With a normal 'landline' phone service, the customer is responsible for maintaining the telephone and its attached cord. If the user has a problem, he ensures the telephone set functions by testing it at another location. It it works, he passes the problem onto his telephone company.<br />
A telephone system powered by Magic Jack is much more complicated at the customer's end. As well as the Magic Jack device and handset, the system depends on the abilities of the user's computer system and internet connection. The task of locating the exact fault is set squarely on the customer's shoulders.<br />
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE<br />
To ensure your telephone system operates reliably, it is advisable to conduct some form of routine maintenance. Below is listed a routine that can easily be performed on monthly basis. It is not difficult. You are simply turning the complete system off, then restarting it.<br />
The following refers to the older version of Magic Jack that must be connected to a USB port of a computer. If you own the Magic Jack Plus which takes advantage of your wireless internet connection, ignore any instructions below that refer to the computer. If you encounter connectivity problems remember to test your ability to reach the internet by using another piece of equipment that utilizes your wireless connection.<br />
If your telephone set requires power, unplug it.<br />
Remove the Magic Jack and lay it aside.<br />
If your Magic Jack was connected through a powered hub, unplug the hub from its power source.<br />
Log off and shut down the computer.<br />
Unplug the computer from its power source.<br />
If you use a router, unplug it from its power source.<br />
Unplug the modem (device connecting system to internet) from its power source.<br />
Count slowly to ten. Then reconnect the modem to its power source. Allow this device a couple of minutes to stabilize. At this point there should be no red warning lights on modem. Red lights are an indication of problems involving modem, line from modem to wall socket, or the internet connection.<br />
If your system uses a router, reconnect it to its power source. Allow a minute for the router to stabilize.<br />
Plug in the computer. Turn it on and log in. Wait five minutes to allow computer to fully load.<br />
If you are using a powered hub in conjunction with the Magic Jack, reconnect the hub to its power source.<br />
If you are using a telephone that requires power, reconnect it to its power source. Ensure the phone set is connected to the Magic jack via a phone cord.<br />
Reinsert the Magic Jack into the system. Allow the software time to load.<br />
Check the handset to ensure you have dial tone.<br />
It may come as a surprise, but many faults concerning electronic equipment can be solved simply by temporarily removing the power. By following the above procedure you are stopping small, unnoticed glitches before they become major problems.<br />
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FAULT FINDING<br />
Okay, your Magic Jack phone system is not working properly. How do you find the exact cause? Well, technicians like to keep things simple. Check out the easy stuff first.<br />
Is everything turned on?<br />
Is the blue light, inside your Magic Jack dongle, on? (Note that the Magic Jack Plus should have a flashing red and green led as well.) If you use the older model you might need to connect it through a powered hub to ensure the device receives enough power to operate properly?<br />
If this is a new installation, is your internet service and computer capable of handling the requirements placed upon them by Magic Jack?<br />
Do all your connecting cables appear to be firmly attached?<br />
Are you watching Netflix, downloading or streaming files at the same time you are attempting to place a call?<br />
If you are using the Magic Jack Plus, does the system report Error 3002?<br />
Your next step in the fault finding process is to perform the power shutdown/reboot described in 'Routine Maintenance' above. If this fails to solve the problem continue on to the next step. If your Magic Jack Plus reports Error 3002, please read the appropriate instructions below.<br />
Next, you should ask yourself what recent changes you have made to the computer/Magic Jack software? What recent upgrades have you performed to your hardware? Could this have effected the performance of your Magic Jack?<br />
If your difficulties persist, it is time to divide and conquer. Google a 'you tube' link and watch the video. If you cannot connect to the internet, consult your internet provider for assistance. If the video is choppy, the internet connection might be too slow or bogged down. Perhaps your computer is too slow or requires maintenance. If you cannot hear sound, you might be experiencing problems with your soundcard or sound drivers. You should check Control Panel/Sound and ensure that 'USB internet phone by Tigerjet' is installed.<br />
If the video ran correctly, the next step would be to test your handset and phone cord at another location.<br />
If you prove the handset/phone cord to be correct, you have pinpointed your fault to either the Magic Jack or its software. Contact online support for Magic Jack.<br />
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ERROR 3002<br />
This error is meant to inform the operator that the Magic Jack Plus cannot connect to the internet. Below are listed methods to fault find and repair.<br />
1. Disconnect power from modem/router and Magic Jack Plus. Wait ten seconds and then reconnect. Wait two minutes to allow time for the Magic jack to establish a connection before you test the device. If this fails to solve the problem or proves to be only a temporary fix go on to step two.<br />
2. The included patch cable, which is intended to connect the Magic Jack to your router, may be prone to interference from other devices. Replace it with a standard Ethernet cable - like the one that connects your computer to your modem/router - and repeat step one. This fixed the problem with my Magic Jack device.<br />
3. If the problem persists, it is possible that your internet provider allows only one device to be physically connected to the system. This can easily be checked by calling your internet provider.<br />
4. If your unit still reports Error 3002, there could be a problem with the Magic Jack device. If the Magic Jack has never operated properly and has not yet been registered, go to www.mjReg.com and attempt to register the device. If they cannot locate your Magic Jack, you will be instructed to insert the unit into a USB plug of your computer to complete the registration.<br />
5. If your problem is intermittent or you were unable to successfully complete the registration, it is time to contact Magic Jack support.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-14600991694426596522017-06-14T11:07:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:56:33.665-08:00MAGICJACK - half duplex phone - VoIP Call QualityThis happens often with my mother, and I am aware of the reasons. <br />
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So If I tell her, she my mother starts to get abusive and make it sound like I am being malicious. We both do not LISTEN to each other we just want to get the message out<br />
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<u>The PHONE = "half duplex"</u> :<br />
The other issue is she is using like myself a "half duplex" phone, and because we are from the Caribbean it is a MUST to talk over the next person. We are both NOT hearing each other. I have recently gotten a full duplex phone and have recognized the different between half duplex vs full duplex.<br />
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<u>Phone service = MAGICJACK</u> ::<br />
Yes we are cheap and have gotten a affordable telephone that costed $20.00 AND using a VoIP provider MAGICJACK. <br />
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What can we do to have a Rich conversation ?<br />
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5 Curable Causes of Poor VoIP Call Quality<br />
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If you are using a VoIP phone system, there is a good chance you have experienced poor call quality. This article discusses the causes of VoIP call quality problems and what you can do to correct them.<br />
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The causes of poor quality VoIP calls are easy to diagnose and correct. Your VoIP Service Provider should be able to identify and work with you to correct these problems. More importantly, these problems should not be ongoing. If your VoIP Service Provider is unable to correct your call quality problems, you need to find a different provider.<br />
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5 Most Likely Causes of Poor VoIP Calls and How You Can Fix Them:<br />
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1. The Problem: Jitter<br />
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Jitter is a common problem of the connectionless networks or packet switched networks. Because the information (voice packets) is divided into packets, each packet can travel by a different path from the sender to the receiver. When packets arrive at their intended destination in a different order then they were originally sent, the result is a call with poor or scrambled audio.<br />
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Jitter is technically the measure of the variability over time of the latency across a network. Jitter is one of the most common VoIP call quality problems.<br />
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The Solution: Use Jitter Buffers<br />
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A jitter buffer temporarily stores arriving packets in order to minimize delay variations. If packets arrive too late then they are discarded.<br />
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2. The Problem: Latency --- means delays<br />
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VoIP delay or latency is characterized as the amount of time it takes for speech to exit the speaker’s mouth and reach the listener’s ear. Latency sounds like an echo.<br />
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There are 3 types of delay commonly found in today’s VoIP networks;<br />
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1. Propagation Delay: Light travels through a vacuum at a speed of 186,000 miles per second, and electrons travel through copper or fiber at approximately 125, 000 miles per second. A fiber network stretching halfway around the world (13, 000 miles) induces a one-way delay of about 70 milliseconds (70 ms). Although this delay is almost imperceptible to the human ear, propagation delays in conjunction with handling delays can cause noticeable speech degradation.<br />
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2. Handling Delay: Devices that forward the frame through the network cause handling delay. Handling delays can impact traditional phone networks, but these delays are a larger issue in packetized environments.<br />
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3. Queuing Delay: When packets are held in a queue because of congestion on an outbound interface, the result is queuing delay. Queuing delay occurs when more packets are sent out than the interface can handle at a given interval.<br />
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The Solution: Prioritize<br />
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Prioritizing VoIP traffic over the network yields latency and jitter improvements. Policy based network management, bandwidth reservation, Type of Service, Class of Service, and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) are all widely used techniques for prioritizing VoIP traffic. A quality VoIP router can solve many of these issues and will result in business quality Business VoIP Phone Service.<br />
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3. The Problem: Poor Internet Connection<br />
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Most ISP’s are designed for web surfing and not VoIP advantages. Transporting voice packets is different and requires an additional set of internet protocols that your ISP may not be providing.<br />
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The Solution: Business Class High Speed<br />
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Fortunately, most of the ISP’s, including cable and DSL high speed internet providers offer business class high speed internet service that is acceptable.<br />
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4. The Problem: Inadequate Router<br />
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Bad equipment is bad equipment.<br />
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The Solution: Install a Specialized VoIP Router<br />
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This is one of the most common causes of call quality issues. Many small businesses use their internet connection for both voice and data. This is perfectly fine as long as your router has the ability to prioritize VoIP traffic.<br />
Without a router that is configured for packet prioritization, call quality can be impacted by the other users on your network. For example, if during a call, another user on your network downloads a large file, without packet prioritization, your call quality could be degraded. A VoIP router prevents this from happening by giving priority to voice traffic on your network.<br />
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VoIP routers are not an expensive piece of hardware. A VoIP router for a small business ranges from $300.00 for a five person office to under $1,000.00 for a 25-person office.<br />
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5. The Problem: Internal Network Improperly Configured<br />
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VoIP is less than 10-years old. Many companies do not consider the higher quality demands of VoIP communications. If your company decides to route both voice and data over the same network without properly configuring your network for VoIP traffic, you can expect to have call quality issues.<br />
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The Solution: Network Configuration<br />
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This is one of the easiest and least expensive problems to correct. A VoIP capable router that is properly configured will generally solve the problem.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-46924622913683978802017-05-10T20:04:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:56:24.976-08:00MagicJackSvcCreator<h1>
</h1>
This is a Windows app for people using a magicJack VOIP device,
written in C#. It is designed to remove the desktop software phone and
create a Windows service that operates the device. Once the service is
installed, the user has the option to remove the service and revert to
the original setup. Benefits/features:<br />
<ul>
<li>No more UI popups or desktop phone call notifications</li>
<li>MagicJack is functional even when user is logged off, and works under all user accounts</li>
<li>No splash screen or waiting for MagicJack to load</li>
<li>MagicJack receives higher network and CPU priority when run as a service</li>
<li>Stand-alone app (does not install itself on your PC or need to run in the background)</li>
<li>Revert back to OEM settings with one click</li>
</ul>
You can get the compiled exe at <a href="http://www.evanvaughan.com/magicjack.aspx">www.evanvaughan.com/magicjack.aspx</a><br />
Please note that this Github version is a "vanilla" version. Unlike
the version available for download on my site, this version does not
have a donate button, and does not automatically check for updates when
run.<br />
Feel free to improve, distribute, and use this code without any
restrictions. For questions, or just to drop me a line letting me know
that you fixed or improved something: <a href="mailto:evan@evanvaughan.com">evan@evanvaughan.com</a><br />
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<a name='more'></a><br />
https://github.com/throop02/MagicJackSvcCreator <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184343.653226 -79.3831843 43.653226 -79.3831843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-86001105720905705712017-04-14T11:16:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:56:19.495-08:00Half Duplex NIC and No More Stuttering<span class="postbody">I'm a new user of MJ and have been having problems with jittery voices. Here are some things I did:
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1) disable USB power management
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2) hard set MTU of TCP/IP stack (I'm on DSL - set mtu to 1406)
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3) set to high the priority of the MJ process
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4) disable TCP checksum offloading on the network card. Several times I
have seen performance problems with this feature turned on - not all
network cards have this feature
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5) disable all power management within Windows XP (usb, harddrive, etc)
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6) Accept TigerJet update from Windows update. I'm on SP3.
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Nothing seemed to help. So I hard set the speed and duplex to 10/half
and that seemed to do the trick. No real need for 100mb since DSL is
only 3mb. Setting card to half duplex moves the flow control from the
nic driver to the nic hardware.
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Anyway, this just could be a coincidence and this change did nothing to
help. But my packet captures show the stuttering voices arrive to the
machine that way untouched by the MJ dongle or software. It's highly
likely that the MJ servers are just overloaded and nothing on our end
can fix that.
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Just wanted to share this.<span class="gensmall"></span><br />
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<br /><span class="postbody">Something I did that I don't hear many people mention was.
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Click start, Run, Then type msconfig hit enter
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In the general tab click "selective startup"
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Then click the start up tab and uncheck any unnecessary programs that dont need to load on start up (I had a lot of unchecking)
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Make sure you dont uncheck anything that has to do with your Magicjack.
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Click apply, and restart.
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Crystal clear calls for me since.
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This has worked on 5 or 6 computers that are running magic jack with same results.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184343.653226 -79.3831843 43.653226 -79.3831843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-25562025786833360842015-11-17T10:41:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:56:14.052-08:00Canadian Experience with magicJack<br />
Karen’s comments were important enough that I thought they deserved
their own post front and center for Canadian buyers of magicJack
devices. In summary:<br />
<ul>
<li>magicJack costs more in Canada.</li>
<li>If
you want a Canadian Number, you have to pay $10 US per year, (About $13
to $15 Canadian, depending on the current exchange rate)</li>
<li>You can’t pick the last four digits of your Canadian number if you want to.</li>
<li>You can’t pick a Canadian “Vanity” number.</li>
<li>Chat support may be spottier for Canadians.</li>
</ul>
These
are valid enough considerations for most people who live in Canada who
think they’re buying a whole package, when in the light of day there are
hidden fees not assessed at the time of purchase of the device in a
local store.<br />
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I may actually have some <i><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>guesses</b></span></i> about why some things are the way they are.<br />
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<li><b>No vanity Canadian numbers</b>
– From the point of view of magicJack, since Canadian numbers probably
cost more wholesale than US numbers, they’ve probably made it so that
all Canadian numbers are considered vanity numbers. Further, if they
don’t allow Canadians to choose from among a local list, I’m guessing
they only purchase the Canadian number wholesale when you purchase a
Canadian number from magicJack.</li>
<li><b>No choice of Exchange</b>
– Again, they probably don’t keep a list of phone numbers handy. They
may purchase the number wholesale when you purchase it from magicJack.</li>
<li><b>The device costs more in stores.</b>
The current exchange for $60 US is $73 Canadian. On Walmart.ca and
Bestbuy.ca as if living in Montreal, I see prices set at $70 Canadian.
There may <a name='more'></a>be times when it costs more in stores when the exchange rate
favors the US dollar more.</li>
<li><b>Spotty Chat Support.</b>
This is actually the case in the US some days. When I ask a question,
and I have little confidence in my current chat support representative,
I’ll close the chat politely and come back in a about five minutes to
chat with a different rep. I might do this more than once. So the
spottiness may not be specific to Canadian representatives. It may be
that the folks in the Philippines who are chat support agents simply are
understaffed or staffed mostly with newbies at the time you called.</li>
</ul>
If other Canadians have feedback about this, I and perhaps a few Canadians would be grateful for comments below!<br />
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Here are Karen’s words:<br />
<blockquote>
Mike,<br />
Thank you for your video and tips in the thread; they have been very useful.<br />
This is a headsup to any and all wanting a Canadian no. especially if
you bought/buy your magicJack device in Canada. Even though the
Co./MagicJack charges more for units purchased in Canada, and this is
even more than the exchange on the Cdn to US $, MagicJack Co. then
pressures you into/charges an additional $10.oo US just to get a
Canadian no.<br />
This is false and misleading advertising because
nowhere on the box is it stated that there will be an additional $10.00
US charge for a Canadian no. And now with the exchange rate being so
high we are looking at an additional $13.50 to $15.00 Cdn. just to get a
Cdn. no. Even when you ask the magicJack chatroom reps. why the Co.
wants your credit card no. when you have already purchased the device at
a Canadian retail store, the reps. are so poorly trained that they
never even think to ask if we are wanting a Cdn no. and did we know that
there is an EXTRA US $$ CHARGE over and above the inflated purchase
price when purchased from a Cdn retail store. (They think everyone,
regardless of where they live, wants a USA phone no.) They never
consider the challenges and frustrations that we Canadians are going
through in an attempt to get our device registered and thus probably a
local Cdn. telephone no. Also, magicJack does not give us the
opportunity to choose the ‘exchange’ no’s nor the last 4 digits. They
say they have six different ‘exchange’ no’s. available for my area/city,
but when you go to pick one they don’t let you. They automatically
assign whatever they want to.<br />
So my point here is: to all future
Canadian customers of magicJack, be prepared to not receive the Customer
Service as promised in their advertising and be prepared to pay a lot
more than our USA counterpart consumers. Also, don’t be surprised, if in
the middle of your conversation with a ‘chatroom’ Support person, that
they magically disconnect themselves if the going gets tough. During the
‘crunch times’ of asking questions they did not want to answer or also
possibly were so poorly trained that they didn’t know how to help, they
just up and disconnect themselves. And when you finally get back into
the ‘chatroom’ with a support person, they supposedly have no record of
your previous conversation even though you have just given them the
previous ticket ID’s. I call this, the ‘escape-goat ‘ routine. Each Rep.
is constantly apologizing for the previous one, but none of them ever
seem to correct the problem.<br />
I have spent over eight hours (yes, 8
hrs) attempting to get this device reg’d and thus an active phone no.
and the feat is still not accomplished; mostly due to the fact that the
magicJack personnel do not seem to know how to help resolve the
problems.<br />
Thank you Chris for posting this even though it may seem
like I am ranting. My purpose for posting this is to help others
wanting a Canadian no. and esp. those who may be considering buying a
magicJack device in Canada and also registering a Canadian no. If
magicJack takes this as a rant, if they even read it, so be it–they
certainly need to improve their product and service.<br />
Thank You
Chris for all your help! And especiallly knowing that you do this for us
while not even being paid by magicJack. Karen</blockquote>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-57099967683999300672015-11-06T21:50:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:56:03.012-08:00How to Fix a MagicJack<h1 class="title" style="font: -apple-system-headline; font-weight: normal; -webkit-hyphens: manual;"><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">How to Fix a MagicJack Download</span></font></h1><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fix problems that hinder your MagicJack from allowing you to make calls by upgrading the the original software. MagicJack users sometimes find that they can't get their device to function properly, due to the device not being recognized or calls not connecting. Uninstalling the "mjusbsp" folder from your computer's "AppData" folder, along with the proper registry file, may correct your issues without need for further download. Download the MagicJack upgrade if you still experience problems placing and receiving calls.</span></p><div><section><h3 style="font: -apple-system-caption1;"><font face="Times" size="3"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Things You'll Need</span></font></h3><ul class="list-style-type-none"><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Internet connection</span></p></li></ul><ul class="list-style-type-none"><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Alternate phone</span></p></li></ul></section></div><ul class="list-style-type-none"><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unplug your MagicJack from your computer, then navigate to your computer's "AppData" folder. Go to "Start," "Computer," "C:/Documents and Settings/UserName/AppData."</span></p></li><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Delete "mjusbsp" from the list that appears in the "AppData" folder. Right-click the folder file, then select "Delete" with your mouse.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Open RegEdit and delete the appropriate folder. Go to "Start," type "RegEdit" into the search field, then select it from the search results by clicking on it. Delete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR\Disk&Ven_YMAX&PROD_MagicJack&Rev_2.00" from the registry by navigating to it, right-clicking, then choosing "Delete" from the pop-up menu.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Close RegEdit and plug your MagicJack back into your computer's USB port. Test out your MagicJack by placing a phone call to a alternate phone line. Call your Magicjack number from anther phone line to test that it is able to receive a phone call as well. Continue reading if your problem remains.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Download and install the MagicJack upgrade software. Visit "<a href="http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe</a>" and click "Save FIle" when the dialog box appears on your screen. Follow the on-screen instructions that appear to complete the software upgrade. Your MagicJack's drivers and software will be up to date, and your phone calls should no longer be hindered.</span></p></li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184343.653226 -79.3831843 43.653226 -79.3831843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-24934893086332591782015-10-09T10:02:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:55:57.615-08:00Magicjack Plus plugged directly in the router SOLVED!Magicjack Plus not working when plugged directly in the router SOLVED!<br />
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Many people are having issues with Magicjack Plus plugged
directly into the router. When your magicjack plus is not working
without the computer, you would natrually seek MagicJack's support...
Although always available, they are not very tech-savy and it usually
requires hours of your time. After 2 hours and giving up on them, I
decided to attack the problem myself.<br />
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Here is how I solved my connectivity issues (error 42). I
hope this helps anyone else having this problem or other connection
problems.</div>
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The Problem lies with some router's firewalls being too
strict as MJ+ tends to work with older routers with original firmware. I
have several routers with which I have confirmed this. The newer ones
with updated ROMs almost never allow MJ+ to go through; some allow calls
to be made out but not receive any. The older ones without SPI
firewalls and direct NAT mechanisms almost invariably allow MJ+ to
function properly.</div>
The universal way across all routers to solve this lies in the use of
a feature called DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) which essentially allows an
address on your network to be completely accessible, without a firewall,
from the internet.<br />
Please note that skipping steps or doing the all-too-common
A.D.D.-based 'I-don't-have-time-to-read-so-let's-skim-ahead' is not
recommended here as a misconfiguration can lead to a completely unsecure
home network<br />
If you're not comfortable with the DMZ method, you can look up your router model in the list at <a href="http://portforward.com/">Portforward.com</a> and use the second guide (<a href="http://www.zaxa.ca/magicjack-plus-not-working-plugged-directly-in-the-router-solved#alternate">Alternate Solution: Using the Port Forward Method</a>).
Please note that in many cases, this is not as effective due to factors
out of the scope of this article such as SIP and ALG settings on
certain routers.<br />
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Using the DMZ Method<br />
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Step 1 - Get the MagicJack Plus working while plugged into your computer</div>
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a) Follow the guide included in the setup box that came with the MagicJack+</div>
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b) Confirm that you are able
to use your handset to both place and receive calls while MJ+ is plugged
into your computer's USB port</div>
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Step 2 - Get your MagicJack Plus's MAC Address</div>
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a) Create a new folder on your desktop and name it MAC address</div>
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b) Download and save this link: <a href="http://www.zaxa.ca/Downloads/DistMagicJackGetMAC.exe">DOWNLOAD</a> in the folder you just created</div>
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c) Run the downloaded executable. It is a self-extract archive. It will extract a folder named "magicJackGetMAC".</div>
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d) From that new folder, run "magicJackGetMAC.exe".</div>
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e) Note down the MAC address (looks like 6E:1D:00:07:FA) because you will need it in the next step.</div>
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note: Magicjack Plus device must be plugged in to the computer to use the app</div>
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note2: ALWAYS run an anti-virus on anything you download before executing it</div>
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note3: the term MAC address has nothing to do with apple
computers; it is the unique identifier assigned to any network
component. (Media Access Control address)</div>
Step 3 - Configure your router's DHCP service for address reservation<br />
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This guide is not comprehensive enough to provide
information on the hundreds of routers and how to configure them but if
you google:</div>
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<router model> assign ip to mac</div>
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You will find the information you need to follow this step.</div>
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Fpr example, a Linksys WRT54GL would require the searches in Google as:</div>
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<span class="box-content" dir="ltr">linksys wrt54gl assign ip to mac</span></div>
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a) find the private network addressing you are using (should look like 192.168.x.x or 10.0.x.x or 172.16.x.x)</div>
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b) check to see what addresses your router's DHCP assigns (usually 100 -> 150. i.e.: 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150)</div>
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c) find the place where you can assign the MAC address to a specific IP address in your router's setup</div>
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d) assign an IP address
OUTSIDE the DHCP allocation to the MAC address you found in step 2 (Ex:
6E:1D:00:07:FA -> 192.168.1.200)</div>
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e) your router may require a reboot before this takes effect</div>
If this doesn't work for your router model because it won't accept
using non-DHCP assigned addresses for fixed IPs you can try this
instead: Please note that for many, this doesn't seem to work. It looks
like it might not be a fully implemented feature yet.<br />
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a) make sure your MJ+ is still plugged into the computer<br />
<a name='more'></a></div>
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b) go to <a href="http://my.magicjack.com/">http://my.magicjack.com</a> and login with your credentials</div>
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c) click on the My Subscriptions tab and scroll down the page to the Magicjack Plus Static Network Configuration button</div>
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d) uncheck 'Use DHCP' and enter a static IP address outside your current DHCP scope<br />
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e) click on Save. Wait a few minutes before unplugging the
MJ+ (Although if you're following this guide, there is no reason to
unplug it at all until step 5)</div>
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Step 4 - Configure your router's DMZ</div>
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a) Find the place in your router's setup where you can define and enable DMZ</div>
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b) select to enable the DMZ (if it applies)</div>
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c) enter the IP address we defined in step 3 (Ex.: 192.168.1.200)</div>
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Step 5 - Move your MagicJack Plus to plug into the router</div>
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a) unplug the MJ+ from your computer</div>
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b) plug in the DC adapter into the USB connector of your MJ+</div>
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c) plug the MJ+ into the router using the network cable that came with the MJ+</div>
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d) plug your handset or telephone base into your MJ+</div>
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e) plug the MJ+ into the power outlet</div>
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Wait about 2-3 minutes and try and place a phone call, then
try and receive one. If you did everything correctly, your phone should
be working.</div>
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If not, it can be another harder to detect reason such as
nic/motherboard driver issues. Another great troubleshooting resource
for tips along those lines can be found here: <a href="http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/Support_Resources/FAQ#Problems">http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/Support_Resources/FAQ#Problems</a></div>
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Alternate Solution: Using the Port Forward Method</div>
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Please note that in many cases, this is not as effective as
the DMZ method due to factors out of the scope of this article such as
SIP and ALG settings on certain routers.<br />
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Step 1 - Get the MagicJack Plus working while plugged into your computer</div>
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a) Follow the guide included in the setup box that came with the MagicJack+</div>
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b) Confirm that you are able
to use your handset to both place and receive calls while MJ+ is plugged
into your computer's USB port</div>
<br />
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Step 2 - Get your MagicJack Plus's MAC Address</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
a) Create a new folder on your desktop and name it MAC address</div>
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b) Download and save this link: <a href="http://www.zaxa.ca/Downloads/DistMagicJackGetMAC.exe">DOWNLOAD</a> in the folder you just created</div>
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c) Run the downloaded executable. It is a self-extract archive. It will extract a folder named "magicJackGetMAC".</div>
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d) From that new folder, run "magicJackGetMAC.exe".</div>
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e) Note down the MAC address (looks like 6E:1D:00:07:FA) because you will need it in the next step.<br />
<br />
</div>
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</div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><i>note: Magicjack Plus device must be plugged in to the computer to use the app</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><i>note2: ALWAYS run an anti-virus on anything you download before executing it</i></span></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<span style="color: blue;"><i>note3: the term MAC
address has nothing to do with apple computers; it is the unique
identifier assigned to any network component. (Media Access Control
address)</i></span></div>
<br />
<br />
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Step 3 - Configure your router's DHCP service for address reservation</div>
<div dir="ltr">
This guide is not comprehensive enough to provide
information on the hundreds of routers and how to configure them but if
you google:</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<router model> assign ip to mac</div>
<br />
<div dir="ltr">
You will find the information you need to follow this step.</div>
<div dir="ltr">
Fpr example, a Linksys WRT54GL would require the searches in Google as:</div>
<div dir="ltr">
linksys wrt54gl assign ip to mac</div>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
a) find the private network addressing you are using (should look like 192.168.x.x or 10.0.x.x or 172.16.x.x)</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
b) check to see what addresses your router's DHCP assigns (usually 100 -> 150. i.e.: 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150)</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
c) find the place where you can assign the MAC address to a specific IP address in your router's setup</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
d) assign an IP address
OUTSIDE the DHCP allocation to the MAC address you found in step 2 (Ex:
6E:1D:00:07:FA -> 192.168.1.200)</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
e) your router may require a reboot before this takes effect</div>
<br />
<div dir="ltr">
If this doesn't work for your router model because it won't
accept using non-DHCP assigned addresses for fixed IPs you can try this
instead: Please note that for many, this doesn't seem to work. It looks
like it might not be a fully implemented feature yet.</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
a) make sure your MJ+ is still plugged into the computer</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 30px;">
b) go to <a href="http://my.magicjack.com/">http://my.magicjack.com</a> and login with your credentials</div>
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c) click on the My Subscriptions tab and scroll down the page to the Magicjack Plus Static Network Configuration button</div>
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</div>
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d) uncheck 'Use DHCP' and enter a static IP address outside your current DHCP scope<br />
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e) click on Save. Wait a few
minutes before unplugging the MJ+ (Although if you're following this
guide, there is no reason to unplug it at all until step 5)</div>
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Step 4 - Configure your router's Port Forwarding</div>
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a) go to <a href="http://portforward.com/">http://portforward.com</a> and find your router model in the list at the bottom of the page</div>
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b) Click on the top-right to "Click here to skip this advertisement..."</div>
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c) Scroll down and choose MagicJack</div>
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d) follow the instructions using the IP address you defined in step 3 to forward the ports to in the:</div>
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Do not skip this step!</div>
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192.168.1.</div>
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e) forward the 5060 and 5070 ports as described in the instructions to the IP address you entered (from step 3)</div>
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f) reboot the router if prompted</div>
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Step 5 - Move your MagicJack Plus to plug into the router</div>
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a) unplug the MJ+ from your computer</div>
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b) plug in the DC adapter into the USB connector of your MJ+</div>
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c) plug the MJ+ into the router using the network cable that came with the MJ+</div>
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d) plug your handset or telephone base into your MJ+</div>
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e) plug the MJ+ into the power outlet</div>
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Wait about 2-3 minutes and try and place a phone call, then
try and receive one. If you did everything correctly, your phone should
be working.</div>
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If not, it can be another harder to detect reason such as
nic/motherboard driver issues. Another great troubleshooting resource
for tips along those lines can be found here: <a href="http://www.zaxa.ca/magicjack-plus-not-working-plugged-directly-in-the-router-solved#Problems">http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack/Support_Resources/FAQ#Problems</a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-2308505062828973812015-08-14T09:58:00.001-07:002021-02-09T12:55:51.856-08:00MagicJack install: Install Hardware and Software<h2>
<span class="spantext" id="Span1">Install Hardware and Software</span> </h2>
<a class="ovalbuttongray" href="http://communicationalive.com//eng/kb/magicjack/install/3"><span></span></a> <div class="documenttext" id="maindoc">
<ol>
<li><span class="spantext" id="Span2">
Connect MagicJack to the free USB port of the computer, connected to the
internet with bandwidth not less than 128 kb/sec. You can use USB extension
cord for your convenience and easy access.</span></li>
<li><span class="spantext" id="Span3">
Connect regular phone to the magicJack.</span> </li>
<li><span class="spantext" id="Span4">
MagicJack automatically starts to download software from internet. Wait
for 3-4 minutes until the registration window comes up. If it doesn't come
up what usually happens on computer with installed Windows Vista, please
download software from: </span>
http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe</li>
</ol>
<br />
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-16958915076552477452015-02-04T20:12:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:55:44.093-08:00 GVjack - MagicJack with google voiceIn the spirit of trying to plan ahead for D-Day I came across the app
GVjack that supposedly allows you to use a expired MagicJack with google
voice retaining all the same features. Now I know this requires a PC
to use but just wondering if anyone has had any luck with it. My
thoughts were just to buy a cheap lower power pc that I can keep running
24/7 and hook this up to it. If what Im thinking is correct and it
does indeed work as its supposed to would this not replace the OBI
device and provide full G voice after may 15th? <br /><br />Any thoughts or reviews on the product would be appreciatedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-16946777721725402802015-01-20T20:09:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:55:37.595-08:00GVJack AlternativeThe GVJack / GVMate is nothing more than a cloned MJ dongle, working as a USB audio adapter. It has no built-in processing hardware like a OBi or any other ATA product. All it does is make an analog telephone work like a USB-attached headset, with a Touch Tone keypad added. This is exactly how the original MagicJack worked: all the dongle did was interface with MJ's Windows software. PCPhoneSoft's advertising is misleading, to say the least. You'll notice they do more bragging than actual disclosure of how things work.<br />
<br />
You still need to run their MS Windows software, which is not doing anything remarkable or special to "hack" into Google Voice, other than acting as you would yourself, placing a call on a computer's web browser with Google's own Hangouts system. Now, whether or not they are honestly using XMPP, WebRTC with HTML5, or whatever, to do that, or just doing some sort of force-feeding keystrokes into the actual Hangouts app, is unknown. You won't be able to use a Raspberry Pi or any other low-cost Linux processor, since their product requires their Windows application to work.<br />
<br />
There have been years of discussion on the web of similar solutions using MJ dongles plugged into old, cheap "thin client" PCs running Windows XP Embedded, to create a kludge of an ATA. There are guys selling this bundle on eBay. Keep in mind that those thin clients are hopelessly outdated by now, and you can't just load any Windows software of your choice on them...they were designed for use with server-based Windows, via Citrix, for example. If you do want to create a "GVJack" solution, a cheap/used/eBay special laptop would be the way to go, until the processor fan clogs up with dirt or otherwise dies and the thing fries, and you'd have to constantly futz with keeping the software updated. If this turns you on, then happy hacking!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-17441958709895128232015-01-15T10:00:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:55:31.003-08:00MagicJack email Verification<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span class="spantext" id="Span1">Check your email and respond to magicJack email Verification</span> </h2>
<a class="ovalbuttongray" href="http://communicationalive.com//eng/kb/magicjack/install/9"><span></span></a>
<div class="documenttext" id="maindoc">
<span class="spantext" id="Span2">
After the registration is done you will receive email from magicJack asking to confirm your email address.
Please, do it immediately, so you do not have to worry that your magicJack need assistance from tech support to activate it.</span>
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<span class="spantext" id="Span3">
Please, see the sample of the confirmation email below.</span>
<br />
</div>
Dear MAX COLLIN;<br />
In order for you to continue using your magicJack without interruption, please
take the time to verify that the email address we have on file for you is a
valid email address.<br />
<br />
magicJack, LP uses your email address to communicate with you from time to time
about the magicJack telephone adapter and its features.<br />
<br />
Please verify your email address using one of the following two methods:<br />
<br />
1) Click the following link below which will redirect you to our web site and
allow you to complete the email verification process in one click:
http://apps.magicjack.com/confirmemail.php?accountid=XXXXXXX&emailaddr=myemail#hotmail.com<br />
or<br />
<br />
2) The link below includes your magicJack account number and the email
address
that was used to register your magicJack. Copy and paste the link into
your
browser; this will allow us to verify that we did indeed send the letter
to a
valid email address. (Please note that if you change the email address
in the
link, the verification will fail because the account number and email
address
pair will not be found in our system. You will be alerted if this
happens so you
may correct the email address and/or account number)
http://apps.magicjack.com/confirmemail.php?accountid=XXXXXXX&emailaddr=myemail#hotmail.com<br />
<br />
Your truly,<br />
magicJack
<h3 class="green">
<span class="spantext" id="Span12">Email Translation:</span></h3>
<span class="spantext" id="Span4">
Dear MAX COLLIN;</span><br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span5">
In order for you to continue using your magicJack without interruption, please
take the time to verify that the email address we have on file for you is a
valid email address.</span>
<br />
<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span6">magicJack, LP uses your email address to communicate with you from time to time
about the magicJack telephone adapter and its features.</span>
<br />
<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span7">Please verify your email address using one of the following two methods:</span><br />
<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span8">1) Click the following link below which will redirect you to our web site and
allow you to complete the email verification process in one click: </span>
http://apps.magicjack.com/confirmemail.php?accountid=XXXXXXX&emailaddr=myemail#hotmail.com<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span8a">or</span> <br />
<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span9">
2) The link below includes your magicJack account number and the email address
that was used to register your magicJack. Copy and paste the link into your
browser; this will allow us to verify that we did indeed send the letter to a
valid email address. (Please note that if you change the email address in the
link, the verification will fail because the account number and email address
pair will not be found in our system. You will be alerted if this happens so you
may correct the email address and/or account number)
</span>
http://apps.magicjack.com/confirmemail.php?accountid=XXXXXXX&emailaddr=myemail#hotmail.com<br />
<br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span10">Your truly,</span><br />
<span class="spantext" id="Span11">magicJack </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-41745836584882213672014-12-17T20:11:00.002-08:002021-02-09T12:55:23.208-08:00GVJack Standard app from PCPhoneSoftEarly in 2013, I downloaded the GVJack Standard app from PCPhoneSoft to
do a 7-day test drive with my expired original MagicJack adapter. I
could make and receive calls using my GV number and the sound quality
was OK, not as good as GV on the OBi, probably because I was using it on
my slow netbook. I might reconsider the GVJack app some day but in
present time, I only would like to run the VoIP phome through the
router, not through a PC/laptop.<br />
<br />
Recently, PCPhoneSoft has
introduced the GVMate adapter that one can order from Amazon for $19.95
(*) or so, for the people who don't have an old expired MJ dongle.<br />
<br />
Edit: (*) The price is $24.95 now, maybe because of the advanced features they added recently.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331949442076777673.post-63678398367666520202014-02-20T20:03:00.001-08:002021-02-09T12:55:09.322-08:00Expired MagicJacks Reused As Free Mobile Phone Extension For Home/OfficeThe "GVJack" App just released by PCPhoneSoft.com is a one time purchase that lets users re-purpose a magicJack dongle phone adapter for Google Voice calling even if the magicJack was owned by a different person or has an expired subscription.<br /><br />Google Voice continues to offer free phone numbers, long distance calling, texting and voice mail. With over 8 million magicJacks sold, popular online auction sites are now flooded with expired magicJack dongles frequently selling for as little as $3.<br /><br />By joining these 2 unique opportunities together using the "GVJack" App, users are able to setup what is deemed to be the most economical feature rich free phone service solution on the market today. Users can also set up their Google Voice account to ring their mobile phone at the same time allowing them to answer a call on whichever phone makes sense. This setup basically makes the "GVJack" phone also behave like a fixed home phone extension of the user's mobile phone service that is not subject to poor signal strength issues and does not burn up any minutes.<br /><br />The "GVJack" App is designed to be used with a physical phone and its keypad to provide a fully featured landline style calling experience. To start placing free calls, just plug an expired/used/new magicJack dongle into the USB port on your computer and sign in using any Gmail e-mail account. Just pick up your phone and dial the number you wish to call using your phone key pad for outgoing calls and answer your phone when it rings for incoming calls.<br /><br />The "GVJack" App provides over 20 advanced calling features including the ability to block certain callers and even the ability to verbally announce a caller's name when an incoming call arrives. An example of some of the features included are as follows:<br /><br />7 Digit Local Area Dialing<br />Caller ID Name / Location<br />Talking Caller ID<br />Voice Mail Waiting Indicator<br />Call Forwarding<br />Call Waiting<br />Priority Call Special Ringing<br />Do Not Disturb<br />Anonymous Call Screening<br />Priority Calls Only<br />Selective Call Number Screening<br />Per Call Screening<br />Automatic Call Redialing<br />Automated Extension Dialing<br /><br />Users are also able to use the same phone with increasing popular online voice/video chat services like Skype, Facebook, Yahoo and Google+. For further information, please visit http://www.pcphonesoft.com . Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996