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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:15:42 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Asterisk - phone without transfer button</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi all.
I'm currently running a PBX in a Flash Asterisk server...
I have a cordless phone connected to a PAP2T set up as one of my lines.
The problem is that it has no transfer button.
Is there any way to transfer calls to another extension from that phone?
And are there any settings I need to set in the PAP2T settings?
Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-23 00:20:58</pubDate>
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<title>Getting ready to pull the trigger, still have cold feet.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have been paying close attention to VOIP for a while now.  I have heard horror stories about some providers of VOIP, and after doing a lot of research, I have determined that the VOIP provider is not the only factor.  There are many factors such as the quality of your internet service as well as the quality of your router and network that play a big part in this.

Well, after doing all this research, I have decided on Viatalk.  The savings are significant.

Current AT&T landline bill:  $46.46 a month
Viatalk:  $12.07 a month with the 2 year commitment.
Savings:  $34.39 per month
Savings after 2 years:  $825.36

Thats a lot of green.  A lot of that are up front costs though which makes me nervous.  I will have to pay about $240 up front just for the service and then I will have some fees I have to pay every month.  This is where the cold feet thing comes into play.

Even after all of my research, I am still a little nervous about throwing that much money up front into something like this.  Sure, I could throw $15 at it and see how it works for the first month, but I will still have 14 days to evaluate the service.  Then I will be porting my number over as well.  If I have issues after porting, what can I do to port back?  Finally, doing this will cancel my landline connection probably.  AT&T would charge me a lot to come back probably.

I guess before I pull the trigger here, I wanted to see if there was something else I was forgetting and to hopefully get a few reassuring stories from some people here that show I am doing the right thing here.
--
My domain - Nightfall.net]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-23 13:08:09</pubDate>
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<title>Is forced password changes normal?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23381393</link>
<description><![CDATA[I got a email from one of my VOIP service providers(AxVoice) informing me that I have not changed my web access password since I signed up.  They emailed me my new password, and also informed me that they will soon be forcing me to change my sip password.

This type of forced password change kind of has me ticked off.

Is this normal, am I ticked off about nothing?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-22 23:28:36</pubDate>
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<title>Here&#x27;s a chart comparing the top VoIP providers.  Comments?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355504</link>
<description><![CDATA[I wanted to make a chart comparing the top VoIP providers in the GBU.  I noticed that the top providers all have very similar high marks for audio quality and reliability and thought it might be useful to have a chart comparing pricing, BYOD/DISCO, and some of the commonly-requested features.  I figure someone who knows they want (example) BYOD can look at the chart and go straight to the providers that offer it.

I'll pretty it up a bit if you all like it, but here's the first draft: http://www.toao.net/pub/voip-provider-comparison.html

Questions:
1) Is anything inaccurate here?
2) Are there any categories I should be adding?

m.   :)
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Who is the best VoIP provider? | Which ATA should I buy? | Dial Plan Tips and Tricks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-17 17:20:35</pubDate>
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<title>[Future9] New subcriber problem info</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23376853</link>
<description><![CDATA[Question for NITZAN

I have a new subscriber for you. He is currently with VoicePulse. He need two numbers 239-935-xxxx and 631-930-xxxx. He wants to port them over from VoicePulse. 631-930-xxxx he calls a virtual number and everything rings on 239-225 xxxx. He is in Florida for 6 months and Long Island NY for 6 months and receives locals call in both places. He is interested in the America free plan. I don't understand the virtual number number concept. Does he just need two DIDs?

He is switching from VoicePulse because a lot of people's calls are not going through for various reasons. The latest is all calls to him result in a message" The number you have called does not accept anonymous phone calls." Problem is none of the callers are anonymous including me. And when I enter my phone number I get a message "Invalid Number". I have to use my cell phone number. All kind of problems gave been going on for months and VoicePulse is of no help.

So How is the simplest way for me to get him signed up. I will order a BYOD but I am unfamiliar with virtual numbers. My friend is computer is a senior and computer literate with routers and such but not so much as to set up the PAP system.

Nitzan or anyone else, help or suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

WC]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-21 21:13:03</pubDate>
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<title>[Equipment] I need a new router or switch or something...</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23383365</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have a couple of problems with relation to my home network.

PROBLEMS
1. saturation of current 100Mb architecture.
2. poor voip quality when above is reached
3. multiple gigabit devices not taking advantage of capabilities.

NEEDS:
1. Gigabit capability for at least 4 devices
2. QOS for VOIP TA
3. Some form of wireless access (b/g)

I am on ATT naked-direct DSL, I was ATT Callvantage, but left the sinking ship for VoicePulse.

I have ATT's 2Wire 2701hg-b DSL Modem, wireless ap, 4 port 100m switch.  (this needs to be my gateway, but I probably will just bridge it to a new device).

I have VoicePulse provided Linksys PAP2T ( for VOIP).

Previously I was using the 2701 bridged to a DLink 5102s (callvantage) and that was taking care of qos (and did ok - better than none which I'm experiencing now).

So, now that I've laid out the problem....
Here is what I currently have:
2701hg-b DSL Modem/switch/wireless(gateway - lose switch, AP)
DLink 5102s (likely garbage now).
some wireless APs(motorola/dlink/etc). 
a couple of commercial switches(16p/32p 10/100).
2-BEFSR41 (not a WRT candidate if I recall)

To get the voip QoS I need a router right? So I'm going to bridge the modem to a new router - now... 
Do I:
1. get a wrt capable router (10/100) and a 10/100/1000 switch?
2. get a qos capable gigabity router with some switched ports?

I have been looking at a few router/switch/nas products and they're intruiging, but I have a tendency to not like to put all my eggs in the same basket. 

3 Workstations (2 Gigabit only one needs to be)
1 PS3 (gigabit)
1 Windows Home Server (Gigabit)
1 DirectTV HR2x DVR (Gigabit - this could also be relegated to 100m)

So finally - suggestions? thoughts? I have a ubuntu box in the basement, but ideally I want something(s) that can run off a UPS for awhile and still give my laptops/phones connectivity in the event of a power failure.  

http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/linksys-wrt610n-simultaneous-dual/4505-3319_7-33132573.html?tag=also  is interesting.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156249 also interesting but QoS is not clearly provided.

I'd love some specific product recommendations if you have them.

Thanks for taking the time.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-23 12:56:25</pubDate>
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<title>Does E911 work with mix-and-matched VoIP providers?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23378051</link>
<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know much about how VoIP providers implement E911?

Currently, I have a DID hosted by voip.ms, and E911 is enabled on that DID.  I use voip.ms for outbound calls, and the caller ID matches my DID, so everything's fine.

What if I wanted voip.ms to host my DID, and forward all calls to a SIP account on "provider B", and I use "B" for SIP registration and all outgoing calls.  (I have no specific "provider B" in mind; this is just a general hypothetical question.)

So, when I place a call through "B", I can set my Caller ID to match my voip.ms DID, and everything's fine.  But what would happen if I dialed 911?  Does E911 work by looking up my Caller ID number in a central database (and thus the origination/termination providers can be different), or does the provider I'm dialing out through need to transmit my E911 information along with the call?

(This question assumes that E911 works similarly across all the VoIP providers, which may or may not be true.)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-22 05:09:34</pubDate>
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<title>VOIPo 2-year offer confusion.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23373894</link>
<description><![CDATA[On the VOIPo website right now:

Residential Freedom Plan:

Plan Offer: &#9;
2nd Year Free
Free Activation

Price Per Month:  &#9;
$7.29 (12 Months + 2nd Year Free)
Activation Fee: &#9;FREE!

&#9;

Subtotal:      175.00&#9;
Taxes            36.00 
Total           211.00

PROBLEM: The subtotal of 175.00 is equal to paying 7.29 for 24 months, NOT 12 months.  So the second year is NOT free.

I imagine this is a glitch.  But it is sloppy.
&#9;

EDIT:  Company says it is not a glitch.   See below.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-21 01:15:22</pubDate>
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<title>SMS on voip?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23361050</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone know of a company that forwrds or allows SMS txting over voip?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-18 17:37:57</pubDate>
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<title>[Unlock] how to unlock spa 2102</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23382694</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi,

I have Linksys SPA2102 from VoIPGO. Now as the customer service is down I wanted to know how to unlock admin login. I just wanted to know how to unlock admin login and I donot want to do any factory reset. I wanted to upgrade the firmware setting as well to do create static IP address as this is blocked. I wanted to know there compression standards, as fax is getting transmitted with their protocols but not with Zoomtel Voip so I want to check it out what their standards are and also I need to upgrade the firmware.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-23 10:43:54</pubDate>
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