johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
 ·Cox HSI
| vt1005v refuses to work behind router - need new adapter?
5 year customer, still on my first vt1005v box.
For the last 6 or so months I have had constant connection problems. Cox came out and fixed their line, which was causing some issues, but I still can't get a constant connection.
What I would like:
Cox Motorola SB5101 -- Linksys WRT54GS -- Motorola vt1005v
However, everytime I hook it up that way my Vonage line pops offline after 5-30 minutes. I have tried no QoS setting, full QoS configuration, and everything in between.
So right now I have the vt1005v before my router and it's working ok, but it is severely limiting my d/l speeds (from 16-20kbps to 7kbps) and causes problems when I try to forward ports for utorrent, etc.
So I am pretty much down to trying another adapter and if that doesn't work just giving up. I would like an adapter with no routing capabilities at all, as I don't want to complicate matters.
Between the Cicso and the Linkysys PAP2v2, which one should I get? Or, is there something else I should try with my setup? I have really tried it all, but am willing to try some new suggestions. |
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garys_2k
join:2004-05-07
Farmington, MI
 ·Vonage
| Strange, my VT1005 lives happily behind my router (a different model than your, tho).
Did you try forwarding the ports that Vonage mentions? You shouldn't have to, but in some cases it might make all the difference. I think SIP registration is on port 5060, but try forwarding 5060 through 5065 to be sure. That SHOULD resolve the problem. |
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johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | reply to johnnybt
I've tried just about everything. I have now gone back and tried to forward those ports. For some reason I remember that last time I tried this it was another failed attempt.
We will see! 10 minutes and counting with a dialtone! |
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priller
join:2000-10-20
Gainesville, VA
·callwithus
·Callcentric
·Vonage
| reply to garys_2k
Vonage runs SIP on port 10000. |
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Kabanos
Premium
join:2001-06-29
|  reply to johnnybt
www . vonage . com / help - quote:
VONAGE - Help - Networking
Advanced Installation with Port Forwarding
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Ports used by Vonage Adapters
The following ports are needed for OUTGOING Internet communications from the Vonage device to the Vonage servers.
DNS: Port 53 UDP
TFTP: Port 21, 69, 2400 UDP
HTTP: Port 80 UDP
NTP: Port 123 UDP
SIP: Port 5061 UDP (used for older Vonage devices provisioned before 2005)
The following ports are needed for INCOMING and OUTGOING Internet communications from and to Vonage devices and servers.
RTP (Voice) Traffic: Ports 10000-20000 UDP. When a call is made, a random port between 10000 and 20000 is used for RTP (Voice) traffic. If any of these ports are blocked, you may experience one way or no audio.
...
More @ »www.vonage.com/help.php?article=···44&nav=3
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non nova, sed nove |
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priller
join:2000-10-20
Gainesville, VA
edit:
June 29th, @03:06PM
| never mind |
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johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | reply to johnnybt
Ok well now I have forwarded all the ports, all under the UDP Protocol. We will see how long my service lasts this time! |
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johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | reply to johnnybt
already had one reboot...going to look for other adapters later today.
can anyone think of anything else that may be causing this? |
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garys_2k
join:2004-05-07
Farmington, MI | reply to johnnybt
Yes, it does sound like a problem with your adapter.
IIRC, some VT1005s had bad power supplies. Maybe yours does -- Vonage was replacing those if people complained, I think. Maybe they will spring for a new adapter -- can't hurt to ask. |
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johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
·Cox HSI
| reply to johnnybt
Never thought it may be the power supply.
Is there anywhere where I can buy the Linksys PAP2v2 or other non-routing Vonage device?
I went to the following yesterday:
Staples - doesn't carry any Vonage
Target - doesn't carry any Vonage
Radio Shack - doesn't carry any Vonage
Staples - only had the $99 adapter/router
I have yet to try Wal-Mart and Best Buy, but I'm not sure I want to waste the $4.59 gas to be disappointed  |
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johnnybt
join:2008-02-14
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Went to Best Buy and bought the V-Portal. Up and running now, just hoping it stays that way! |
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