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shells magicJack Apprentice
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:56 am Post subject: Magicjack plus connected to modem |
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I have seen a few refferences to using the new magicjack plus connected to the modem and or router. I have run out of room on my router. How safe is it to connect it to the modem. Has anyone done this and what were the results |
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SteveHC Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
Joined: 26 Dec 2011 Posts: 498 Location: Southwest Florida
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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Don't you have only ONE Ethernet jack on your modem - which is already connected to your router? |
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shells magicJack Apprentice
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:17 pm Post subject: SteveHC |
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You're correct,there is only 1 port on the back. There is a usb also on the back of the modem and that is what I felt. Didn't look at the back. Could the Magicjack Plus be connected to that usb port ? without damaging anything and still run Magicjack Plus with the computer off ? Don't want to damage anything.......Thanks again for the prompt reply |
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SteveHC Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Connecting your MJ+ to a USB port on your modem *shouldn't* damage it but neither will it enable the MJ+ to function.
To resolve your problem you will probably want to consider purchasing and installing a device that would effectively provide your router with additional Ethernet jacks (such as an Ethernet switch, an additional router or Wi-Fi access point that connects with your current router, or what have you). Eventually the new MJ+'s will have Wi-Fi connectability but who knows when that will happen. |
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shells magicJack Apprentice
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:02 pm Post subject: SteveHC |
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Thanks again. I will check into adding a additional router |
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crackerjack Dan Should Pay Me
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: SteveHC |
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shells wrote: | Thanks again. I will check into adding a additional router |
I would definitely dissuade you from adding an extra router to your layout. It will absolutely complicate your life and compromise your sanity.
Stick with a 'hub' or unmanaged switch. These inert devices do nothing more than provide for extra RJ45 ethernet ports where you can extend your network. |
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SteveHC Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: SteveHC |
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crackerjack wrote: | shells wrote: | Thanks again. I will check into adding a additional router |
I would definitely dissuade you from adding an extra router to your layout. It will absolutely complicate your life and compromise your sanity.
Stick with a 'hub' or unmanaged switch. These inert devices do nothing more than provide for extra RJ45 ethernet ports where you can extend your network. |
I really wish manufacturers would start putting out residential wireless routers with more than 4 Ethernet ports on them. |
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KMNugent52 Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 100 Location: N.E. Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:58 am Post subject: Re: SteveHC |
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Quote: | I really wish manufacturers would start putting out residential wireless routers with more than 4 Ethernet ports on them. |
Buy and inexpensive Hub or Switch to easily add more ports to your existing router.
HTH -Kevin N. |
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shells magicJack Apprentice
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:58 am Post subject: SteveHC |
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You are correct. I did some checking last night and that adding a hub is the best way to go and less expensive. Do you think it makes a difference what brand ? I was going to try a get a hub as the same name brand as my router. I have a Linksys/Cisco router.....Again thanks |
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KMNugent52 Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:02 am Post subject: |
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I have used a 3-com hub for years and more recently a Dynex (Best Buy Brand) They both work flawlessly. |
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shells magicJack Apprentice
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:58 am Post subject: KMNugent52 |
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Thank you for your input. I will check it out |
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greenman Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
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