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by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

You can't plug MJ into a live phone jack.

You have to change the cable pairs the MJ will be using on the house wiring to keep it separate from your DSL connection.

There are actually many ways to solve this, but you may need to seek help from a knowledgeable friend or professional.

In the ...
by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

OK. I guess the long distance thing ISN'T long distance, just have to dial area code first, it appears.

I have switched lines around so phone upstairs rings, but neither of the phones downstairs ring. HELP!!
by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

All installed, registered and all that good stuff.

Just called myself. No phones are ringing. Where do I start now?

Edit:
What about the dsl filters on phone line? I tried unplugging the one on the main phone line, Internet suddenly got real slow. Plugged it back in and fast again.

Edit 2:
Even ...
by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

Yeah,
Was considering the powered usb thing. If I use one of those, I SHOULD be able to use MJ nad NOT have to have the computer on all the time, hopefully, right?

Thank you
Uh no. A powered USB has NOTHING to do with keeping the PC on all the time for your MJ. As it stands you HAVE to have your ...
by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

Yeah,
Was considering the powered usb thing. If I use one of those, I SHOULD be able to use MJ nad NOT have to have the computer on all the time, hopefully, right?

Thank you
by cork1958
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Looking for quickest, easiest way to install
Replies: 15
Views: 9674

Looking for quickest, easiest way to install

Hello all,
New to the forums, but have been reading up on some of this stuff.

My MJ should be arriving in the mail shortly according to the tracker info from my e-mail.

My question is this:
What is the quickest and easiest way to install and configure MJ, with as few services running as possible ...