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How long have you had your magicJack? I am interesting to see if we are able to get a ballpark figure for the average life span of the magicJack USB dongle. ...

Our mJ is 6 mths and two weeks. However, once it was properly setup off of the Powered Hub, which was about one months time; the ...

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... a thin client pre-configured for magicjack off of ebay but before i do i was wanting to get some feedback ...
Hi pepsiman, I bought "mJ pre-configured" off of eBay. Wyse w/550 MHz processor and XPe as the O/S. Unit works great and I am getting another.

What to look for? Check the sellers ...

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Sometimes when I answer the phone I hear ringing in the speaker for like 5 seconds, then it connects. It works fine after that, it's just annoying.
I am using a cordless At&t phone.
Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes, it happens with us. Sometimes experience a 2 sec delay B/4 conversation ...

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For a long time the quality was good for me ... Question -- when you use a thin client and all that other stuff that has been talked about in this thread --- is that in place of a computer? Is that the permanent fix for this thing? I like the MJ but I am getting tired of messing with it lately ...

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The TC is automatically logging in as Administrator. ...

I am sure that one of the members who are using your particular TC, HP5700 will be along shortly. Until they arrive, we will take care of the minor things.

Okay, logging in as Admin. Lets be sure that EWF (green light in task bar or ...

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I just received a "configured for Magicjack" T5700 today. I have a question. Is the MJ software supposed to start automatically when the TC boots? I have tried putting a shortcut in the startup folder and no joy. Am I missing something? Right now to use my MJ I have to unplug and replug it in, or ...

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I tried a thinclient also, thin client has nothing but magic jack.

Whenever the vpn on the laptop on, the magic jack will be dead.

is it weird?

Magic jack help said need to open the vpn port of 5060 and 5070, but not sure how though.

Fuguansun - Popgory here, as I said in my post back on 2nd ...

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thanks again for response; the linksys router model is BEFSR41.
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Looking at my router settings it has multiple port settings for UPnP for Skype enabled. Do I need to do the same for magicjack?? and what are the port?
It looks like magicjack is running fine before the router confirming that ...

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... Thanks for the response, here is some more detail:
My first magicjack unit was defective and I returned and replaced with second unit which functioned immidiately (with the problem described in the posting)...

Here is the configuration: Cable Modem to Computer A which runs a linux firewall ...

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I like magicJack, but I have not had much luck so far. Hopefully someone can helpme?!
I installed my (second) unit a few days ago and have run into a problem, where the call gets disconnected after one or two rings. The receiving end hears the phone ring but when answering the line is dead.
Trying ...

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Dear Forum: Has anyone compiled a list of all of the Services in Win XPe that can safely be disabled on a MJ only TC? Thanks. -Kevin N.

I was searching for a RamDisk number and remember seeing a list of program / services that could be deleted. The list was specific to the HP TC and I am sure you ...

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Yes Startup Control Panel is a 3rd party add on. I have been using it for many years and love it. Never a problem with it. It is version 2.8 and has been at that version for a LONG time. Why mess with perfection I guess :)
Here is the link:

http://www.mlin.net/

Joe Sica

Many thanks to you ...

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... Started MJ it manually and it worked. Few hours later, same thing, MJ down. Disabled EWF (isnt this that enables/unables writing changes on "HDD"?). Now up and running since couple of hours. Will see. My question is this: do you need to disable EWF for the changes to be registered and keep it ...

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IF you delete OR rename the icon then everytime you reboot it will either add another icon or replece the one you deleted.
Either run MJ as a service or dont use the CD loader ( you bypass a lifetime of saving splash screen) and I think it actually loads faster.
Here is how : This NOT mine, I saw ...

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The upgrade does appear to run fine on XP as all 4 of my computers and 4 Jacks run on various versions of XP

On my TC, Win XPe SP2 ....
Performance same as B/4 (very, very good). Will place a call to myself after everyone gets up to test the previous registry modifications enabling the home ...

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I tried a thinclient also, thin client has nothing but magic jack.

Whenever the vpn on the laptop on, the magic jack will be dead.

is it weird?

Magic jack help said need to open the vpn port of 5060 and 5070, but not sure how though.

Fuguansun - I currently use mJ on a TC and am able to use ...

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Well, I still got this upgrade and it's working great.
I wish I had a wireless broadband card to try it out lol.

Second update in 2 days... this one is Dated 8/1/2009 Version 1.80.499.2 Hope this one works better that yesterdays... :lol:

On the Wyse Winterm 9450, Win XPe SP2 ....
Performance ...

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I have removed the extension cord and plugged the dongle directly into the USB. I have not noticed any change in quality.

My phone still has burps (/breakups or loss of signal?), beeps and echo. But I am not complaining because it's cheap service!! It's worth the money, fo sho! :lol:

Pardon me ...

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I am able to delete the big skin file, but when I restart MJ it pops right back. What am I doing wrong? Maybe if I got rid of the voice mail my phone would ring. Now, every call goes right to voice mail unless I have just run the upgrade.

Forget the skin files. Forget the non-GUI softphone.
Here ...

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I'm in the same situation.

3 phone set up ...

None of them ring, calls come in and their LCDs light up, I can asnwer, hear, talk, and call.

But no ringing....

:-(
Welcome to the forum feglo!

Knowing the brand and model will help us. Try searching your brand and see if any posts about them. I ...

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Can I get one of those cheap adapters at radio shack and plug it into the MJ? I cancelled my land line today and forgot that my DishNetWork needs to be connected to a phone or I'll be charged an extra $5/month.

Welcome to the forum Gear-Monkey! Your multi-tap for a Dish network connection should ...

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... I am curious if anyone here uses MagicJack as their primary phone and shut down their landline?

Shutoff and disconnected the landline from the Ma Bell circuit some 3 months ago. 1st month was a work in progress as I was tweaking the router. Since then, my mJ/TC combo has handled the load. I ...

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Yes there is... AND after a while something called your memory will replace your cheat sheet and you can throw the paper away.

Joe Sica

Sorry, my memory is speckled with senior moments. Here is what I have.

1) new messages
2) change folders
3) advance options
4) previous message
5) repeat ...

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Popgory...thank you for the welcome!

Well, I took into consideration what you advised and here is what I found...

so how did this Magic Jack become the "bargain"
Thanks for your reply darlin'

I will still be SEARCHing for the man with the answers...LOL

Here are some more answers ....

Here ...

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sabresfan...thanks for your response, however you do know that not all of us know what the heck this stuff is right? :? ...It can be a foreign language to alot of us.

To all of you experts out there, I would really appreciate your helpful input, my livelyhood is depending on getting this thing up ...

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I got WYSE VX0 Winterm V90 1GHz 512MB Thin Client XPe 1GB SP2 on ebay few days ago. In order to log into the system I had to use Administrator for password and username.

The problem is when magicjack is plugged in, I can't toggle or switch from headset to phone device. It's stuck on headset mode ...

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foolproof2k001 wrote:you think that a hub would actually make a difference ? my slim client has only the magicjack plugged in.

Yes, I know that a powered hub made a difference with my set up.

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I am currently running a wyse slim client model version V90 with my magicjack installed and running perfectly nothing is wrong with the sound audio microphone......

BUT I wired it for the whole house and I am not getting enough power to all the phones in the house and I would like to know what is ...

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I saw some people set their WYSE 9150SE thin client to Restart automatically after a power failure or start just by plugging it in AC power without pressing the power button.

would really appreciate your help on this...

Amen to steverno.

Or, bite the bullet and put a UPS on the TC, Router and ...

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I am at wits end with my Magicjack and am considering getting rid of it. Almost all my calls have broken audio of some type. I bought a powered USB hub and this seemed to help some, but I am still getting broken audio on almost all my calls. I have also tweaked some computer settings as recommended ...

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HP t5730
I thought about that, too, but it seems to be a little bit pricey. I'm thinking about getting a retired laptop with a USB thumb drive (or PCMCIA flash card). This shouldn't consume too much energy.

I had a meter on an old T21 ThinkPad - it was chewing up 42 watts with the external ...

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Thanks fior the info. Last week MJ would install on the TC and function except for the sound, which only came from the speakers and not the phone. After two hours with Chat now it won't install and just gets to "Getting an update" and then ends at "Broken Storage" and then MJ home page. Over and ...

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usu001 wrote:Will magicjack work with USB 1.1 instead of USB 2.0?
Thanks.

Welcome to the forum usu001! Yes, mJ is working just dandy on the USB 1.1 on my Wyse WinTerm thin client. As well as on the old ThinKPad T21 USB port.

Enjoy your learning experience!

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So I've read about 100 posts on MJ, some good some bad...

So hear is my question. I currently have my desktop running XP and internet via AT&T DSL. I rated a 4.1 on the VOIP test. I have two phones in my house- 2 portables ( different brands). I have the DSL router by the desktop and connected to ...

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I thought it might be interesting poll the forum members on how many minutes they use their MagicJack's a day. Please do your best to estimate your usage per day. Your answer does not have to be spot on!

Heck, I just looked at the log; 2hrs easy. (The MRS, a school teacher, is now off for the ...

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Anyone else getting the "Lucky You" (kiss of death) forced upgrade?

It looks like the .dll version is 1.80.484.1. (The one from Dec. 17 is 1.80.466.3).

Yes, the thin client did a hick-up as the EWF was on.

I redid the update and shut-off the EWF. mJ came up as updated. Enabled EWF (forcing the ...

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....What are some of the alternative thin clients others have successfully used? What are some good alternatives besides the very popular HP t57xx series?

Early HP 57xx uses a Trasmeta processor, Wyse model use a VIA processor. While there is a difference between emulators and actual x86 class ...

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Hello,

I started a project on configuring the wyse 9150's with 512 flash/256mb w/ xp and have not had any problems with them at all . I am unloading the extra's i have laying around for 59.99 if anyone is interested Let me know. The price is based on configuring them to work with mj and my time ...

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I am new to this Majic Jack, ... get all my phones to ring in my house? also is there a way I can receive calls and make calls without keeping my laptop on 24 hours a day? ... I am so happy to find this forum.

Welcome to the forum hanouda. I would tell you the answers but you would not learn ...

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Hi All,

Went live with mJ in early April. Usual learning curve, now have good service 95% of the time.

Today, out of the blue, I put a Line Tester in the RJ-11 on the mJ device. Low and behold, it came up RED - reversed polarity. I know the tester is good as I had the lineman check it against his ...

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I have no problem to accept any returns if my profit margin is over 100%

sorry for the fact

http://www.techsunny.com/3232380/techsunny-usb-2.0-4-port-hub.html

Hmmmm, let us remember to add in the shipping to get the whole picture. Windmill Trading's shipping is about $6 bucks. I chose them ...

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Can anyone help me figure out how to get into my voice mail.
Thanks! appreciate any help.

Hit the vm button on the Softphone or call yourself. If it is your first time, use the default p/w.

If you have previously set it up and are now locked out ... set it up again. I have read it might take a ...

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Ok here goes my saga: Got rid of landline with ATT (old BellSouth in Alabama).... So, if I get Majic Jack can I request or get that telephone number to use with Majic Jack?
Also, I have a Panasonic Plain Paper Fax & Copier. I'd love to be able to fax again. IS it possible to use fax machine with ...

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aagoodguy2002 wrote:About every minute on the minute, get a dead time ...4 seconds. Communications restore for about another minute. Keeps doing this. Help...any suggestions. Thanks.

Please tell us more about your setup.

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Is the Windmilltrading THE powered USB Hub to get for the MagicJack?

I'm sure others here will chime in as well with similar feedback.
On top of that was that he received his hub in like 2 days.

I had a less than stellar experience with Windmilltrading. Ya it shipped quick. After verify that ...

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Is the Windmilltrading THE powered USB Hub to get for the MagicJack?

I'm sure others here will chime in as well with similar feedback.
On top of that was that he received his hub in like 2 days.

I had a less than stellar experience with Windmilltrading. Ya it shipped quick. After verify that ...

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Continuing in research & efforts to reduce jitter and packet loss with the aim to improve voice quality while maintaining through-put on the network.

After some trial and error, the following seems to yield the best results for my DSL connection.

Since DSL, MTU is set to 1472
13 hops to the local ...

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Hi All,

I am trying to reduce jitter and packet loss with the aim to improve voice quality while maintaining through-put on the network.

mJ is on a TC with a direct line to the router. When QoS is disabled, I have speed.

When QoS is Enabled (auto) w/Device Priority set to high w/TC's MAC, I down ...

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f 5 brings me to a blue stop screen telling me i have a error and to reboot

BoD - Blue Screen of Death. Are you able to go into the BIOS B/4 the F5 key? Default BIOS p/w is Fireport.

Thinking here is that you want to use another 'puter and d/l an image from Wyse. Put the image on a USB and boot ...

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i have tried f5 key which momentaraly gets me to a blue screen with a message saying password is wron then reboots again

Okay, you have reset the bios by means of battery R&R. Reboot hitting F5 - as I recall - puts you to the Windows start options screen which is black. A blue screen comes after ...

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