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by stroths
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Caller ID on TV?
Replies: 4
Views: 10635

If you have a Tivo or HTPC, you could use YAC

http://sunflowerhead.com/software/yac/

I did this years ago with this software and a modem on my HTPC.
by stroths
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Linksys PAP2 and CallerID app for Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 3279

I like the option mentioned above. Another option is YAC if you have an old voice modem laying around (or pick one up cheap on ebay).

http://sunflowerhead.com/software/yac/

I used this a few years back as it could communicate to my Media center PC as well as any other PC on my network.
by stroths
Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: EBC-3610
Replies: 12
Views: 12465

Those are pretty cool little thin clients. I found more info about them and pictures here - http://cerberus.teamhackaday.com/?p=43 I like that it has the CF port right on the motherboard. I saw your listing on ebay and that is a decent price. These would make a great router with the 2 LAN ports ...
by stroths
Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Alternatives to magicJack
Topic: Magic Jack Alternative
Replies: 33
Views: 37236

I am still using SIPgate and loving it so far. It has nice features which work well for me. My wife needed a VOIP line for her business line and I needed something a little more seasoned and highly rated with proven reliability. I looked around online and did a lot of research. The name that kept ...
by stroths
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Repairing MJ dongle
Replies: 1
Views: 2433

My mother in law broke the usb connector off hers recently. I popped the plastic casing off and soldered a USB cable onto the contacts. I then covered the contacts with hot glue which also helped secure the cable to the MJ. It works fine now and there are no worries about breaking that piece off ...
by stroths
Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Looking for a thin client do you have one for sale?
Replies: 8
Views: 7232

If you have a copy of XP around, you could go with this for $109 plus shipping

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch_v3 ... ia=3005387

Decent specs and its got a screen. They had one with XP for a little more, but they are out of stock on those.
by stroths
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Ooma Core System (refurbished) - $149 @ Fry's -in store only
Replies: 1
Views: 2300

Ooma Core System (refurbished) - $149 @ Fry's -in store only

http://www.frys.com/product/5983204 Comes with a 1 year warranty. Doesn't appear to come with a scout, but for $149 it's not a bad deal for anyone on the fence about one of these. They were selling them at this price online, but appear to have sold out there. Check your local store if you have one.
by stroths
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Ooma at Costco
Replies: 1
Views: 3046

You can get a refurbished Ooma core with a 1 year warranty at Fry's B&M for $149. Was online price too, but they sold out for the online store, so local store is currently the only ones @ this price.

http://www.frys.com/product/5983204
by stroths
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: TC input voltage??
Replies: 8
Views: 8466

100-240Vac, 50/60Hz input. 12Vdc/3.33A regulated output

Here is a replacement one http://www.bgmicro.com/index.asp?PageAc ... odID=12293

Not sure if that helps or not.
by stroths
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:36 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Re: cant connect

Hi Stroths, First of all I should say you are doing a great job! Looking your post I bought Magicjack few days before and got my username and password couple of days before. But when I am trying to setup my SIP router, I am getting following message A username and password are being requested by ...
by stroths
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

I am using Sipgate One http://www.sipgate.com/one Free incoming and you get a California number. No monthly fee other than $1.90 for e911. Billing is 1.9c/min for US calls. You can change the outgoing caller ID which I have set to my Google Voice number. I can also disable the voicemail, which ...
by stroths
Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

What exactly should I be lookig for in dump file? I could use the edit search key if I knew what to look for. Anyone have an idea? Before, I looked for [SIP 2.0] which had proxyusername, the domain and some other variables like the password. I can't find that now, but you might try searching for ...
by stroths
Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Alternatives to magicJack
Topic: Magic Jack Alternative
Replies: 33
Views: 37236

Re: TK6000

I posted something about comparing mj to vonage to tk6000 on vonage-forum.com and got banned. Please do not ban me here. I own 3 magicjacks and love the product, but, the tk6000 seems wonderful. The user that got banned here had posted the exact same message in 30 or 40 threads in a row. It was ...
by stroths
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

EDIT: Updated 1st post with download and details. The SIP data doesn't appear to be in the dumps anymore. I am working on a general MJ dump utility you can play around with and search through the dumps. Maybe one of you will find something I missed. Maybe its encrypted now or they changed the way ...
by stroths
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Thanks for trying it out momo. The ports were in the previous version (at least I think so). If not, I probably just added them in case anyone found them useful as they were in the dump. As for the version being wrong, I experienced that before. What happened is I ran MJ as a service under a ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Re: just curious...

stroths it looks like you have done very excellent work here - good show. please dont take offense to this -> Im just wondering if anyone has checked to see that the sensitive info is NOT forwarded on once it is captured from MagicJack Obviously you are a very trusted contributor - Im just trying ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Google Voice is HERE!!, MJ is Dead
Replies: 135
Views: 109297

I'm a bit disappointed too with the move to charge. I will retain one GV/Gizmo5 combination which is for fax on one of my ATA's 2nd lines. No fax I send should be over 3 minutes so its perfect for that use. I tested a 5 page fax and it sent through on the 1st try. For my home service, I am currently ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:16 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Alternative Uses for your Thin Client (other than MJ)
Replies: 3
Views: 7494

Alternative Uses for your Thin Client (other than MJ)

Many of you have invested in a thin client, but what do you do with it if you decide to use another VOIP solution or move to an ATA? There are countless things you can do with these, but here are a few to get you all thinking. I suggest anyone else with a good use post it in this thread to give ...
by stroths
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: What VOIP alternative do YOU recommend?
Replies: 95
Views: 77435

Sipgate One is free if you use an ATA or softphone. They do however charge you to forwarded your calls to a landline or a mobile phone. They also charge for E911 once you add credit to your account. Sipgate One can ring multiple phones or SIP enable devices. They also offer up-to 10 free SIP User ...
by stroths
Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Re: Please help!

I am having problems with getting my SIP info. I have tried everything that I can think of and everything that I have read here. My MagicJack is drive G and I updated the configure file to match, but when I try to capture my SIP it says "Invalid Path3 in config.ini" I can stop magic jack, and check ...
by stroths
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Any feedback on if this version of the SIP Info works better? I show 99 downloads, but no feedback yet. It is working for me. The previous version also worked for me with only a 2 second delay setting. I'm curious, do you always do 3 attempts or do you only do the 2nd and 3rd attempt if the first ...
by stroths
Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

Any feedback on if this version of the SIP Info works better? I show 99 downloads, but no feedback yet.
by stroths
Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: What VOIP alternative do YOU recommend?
Replies: 95
Views: 77435

If you want free, now you can link up a Gizmo5 account to your google voice for incoming AND outgoing. Set this up with an ATA and you are set providing they keep this service around. There's a thread about this in the hacks & tips subforum for anyone interested. You can also read more here http ...
by stroths
Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Google Voice is HERE!!, MJ is Dead
Replies: 135
Views: 109297

Tested this out on my PAP2 (2nd line) as well as my SunRocket Innomedia (lines 1 & 2) and all worked as advertised.

Dialing out showed the google voice number I setup.
by stroths
Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Anyone here use MJ primarily and shut off land line?
Replies: 27
Views: 15983

I shut off my land line years ago and went straight VOIP. I am currently with MagicJack, but have had my share of other VOIP companies (Vonage, Net2Phone, SunRocket, etc). My connection is FIOS (20m down/5m up) and it played the biggest role in getting a good quality call. I was too far from the CO ...
by stroths
Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: 7-22-09 update Stroths tools no longer working for me.
Replies: 6
Views: 4233

It still works, but it can be a pain figuring out the delay amount needed. I just posted an updated (beta) version of SIP Info. Check it out and see if you have any better luck. If not, you can still run the one from magicjackhacks website.
by stroths
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Stroths MJ Utilities 1.6 -SIP Info & More *8/2 UPDATE*
Replies: 530
Views: 547012

SIP Info 1.6 Beta 1 - Test Version

SIP Info 1.6 Beta 1 - Test Version It's been a while since I posted any updates, but since my thread is now a sticky I figured I would provide at least one more update. Here is an update to the SIP Info that should be more reliable in pulling the SIP Info on the first try. Please read all the info ...
by stroths
Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: T5700 PCI Slot
Replies: 3
Views: 4182

It won't fit because the ports on the back of the motherboard block the space needed. You either need a PCI riser or a PCI extension. Both can be found on ebay and other places, but make sure you pay attention to the space between the PCI slot and the back of the motherboard when shopping for one ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Disabling voice mail
Replies: 105
Views: 147351

MagicDump wrote:I just accomplished the same setup in my PAP2T by changing one setting in my user line.

Cfwd No Ans Dest: Your MJ number

This change will make your MJ ring forever until you pick it up.

If you are using line1 go to user1 settings.
Genius...worked perfectly on my PAP2-NA. Thank you for the tip.
by stroths
Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Disabling voice mail
Replies: 105
Views: 147351

Is this setting stored locally only or does it make the change on the MJ servers as well? Curious as to if this change will stick if an ATA is used after making the update.
by stroths
Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Disabling voice mail
Replies: 105
Views: 147351

Looking forward to it. If it works, GV will consistently handle my voicemail.
by stroths
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Every restart results in "Lucky You - Upgrade"
Replies: 2
Views: 2328

Two thoughts come to mind on this issue. 1. If you are running MJ on a thin client then make sure you "commit" after any changes or they will be lost after a reboot. If you don't know what a thin client is then you are not running one and ignore this. 2. If you are running MJ as a service or as a ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Help??? More Video Memory on the TC????
Replies: 18
Views: 13938

jimisbell wrote:Are PCI and PCIe the same thing??? Which is the slot on the expansion Slot?
PCI and PCIe are different slots and the expansion bay is PCI.
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: MJMD5 and a Thin Client - Advantage over using the dongle?
Replies: 5
Views: 6225

Hi Stroths, By the way, I could not get good unrar from your rapidshare links for you version 1.2. Decided to just tough it out with 1G Flash and stock image. I really wanted to try your version because of the tweaks, java, and .NET included in the image. Oh Well. And I love to tinker with this ...
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Help??? More Video Memory on the TC????
Replies: 18
Views: 13938

This is the same model I ordered for my t5700 and t5710.
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: MJMD5 and a Thin Client - Advantage over using the dongle?
Replies: 5
Views: 6225

MJMD5 and a Thin Client - Advantage over using the dongle?

I switched back to my trusty thin client after the last update made ATA use more difficult. Luckily, the thin client runs as well with the latest update as it did before. There have been some great minds working on solutions to make the ATA work again with some good results. I am really glad they ...
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Help??? More Video Memory on the TC????
Replies: 18
Views: 13938

I found one on ebay and its the same price on their website http://www2.bigblueonline.com/p-49752-cpq-t5000-pci-expan-kit.aspx There are other sellers too and you will search for DE961A which is the model number. Below is a link to buy.com where they don't have it in stock, but it has pictures and ...
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Help??? More Video Memory on the TC????
Replies: 18
Views: 13938

I can't remember off the top of my head if these share system memory or have dedicated video memory. If they share, you should be able to find a setting in the BIOS to change the shared allocation. If not, you would have to get the expansion bay with the extra PCI slot and put in a PCI video card ...
by stroths
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: magicJack related items For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 5X new in box WRT54GL/TM for sale premodded mjmd5
Replies: 18
Views: 19030

The OP is free to sell them at whatever price he wants. It's a free market and people will choose whether they want to pay that price or buy the hardware and do it themselves. I had about a dozen of these TM's that I modded and sold a while back. Half of them had the SD mod and DD-WRT and the other ...
by stroths
Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Disk on module
Replies: 3
Views: 3709

Here's the deal with the DOMs and XPe (or any Windows OS with the EWF driver). The write speed is usually the downfall of most flash based memory. When running the EWF (native in XPe), you are only reading from the DOM as all writes are done to RAM unless you choose to commit the changes. Getting a ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Using a laptop as a thin client
Replies: 3
Views: 4834

Check out fatwallet.com or slickdeals.net in their hot deals section. You can often find an netbook for around $150. As for power usage, I am not sure but the atom based will be your best bet as they are designed for low power usage. Regarding the battery, I would suggest leaving it in as a battery ...
by stroths
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Are you able to record a phone call conversation with mj
Replies: 8
Views: 5741

There are 2 main ways to do it. 1. You can use programs like wireshark or cain to capture the packets in transit and pull the audio from them. I currently do this using cain and it only records when a line is active and keeps each call as a separate wave file. 2. You can hook a device to the phone ...
by stroths
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Magic Jack cant help me.
Replies: 9
Views: 7755

I was asking because one of my TCs is running a 10GB HD and space is not a problem. But it may not have that feature anyway since I have a full up XP running on it. So unless that feature is not on the flash drive then it wont affect the HD A full copy of XP would not have EWF unless you manually ...
by stroths
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Magicjack + eBay
Replies: 7
Views: 4726

Re: Found MJ Coupon on eBay and Saved $10 Bucks

Don't know why people want to pay more then retail, but if you need to purchase why not save $ 10 bucks! http://tinyurl.com/MagicJackCoupon They are selling you a coupon from the Entertainment book, Each Entertainment book comes with two of them. I made a post previously here in the lounge about it.
by stroths
Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: How to Bypass My ISP
Replies: 11
Views: 14408

First off, let me say that I have absolutely no experience in using this method so I can't off guidance other than what is available by google. With that said, it sound like you need a SIP proxy service. I've seen free ones as well as paid ones. I don't know how well they work, but you basically ...
by stroths
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Running a full copy of XP on your thin client? *Read This*
Replies: 64
Views: 75967

Re: When EWF is installed on full xp do you get the lock ico

When EWF is properly installed on XpPro do you still get the lock symbol in the lower right of the screen that changes colors, red, green, & yellow depending on condition. No. That is just a program (service) that checks the status and allows you to commit, disable, etc. I use another one that ...
by stroths
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: Using magicJack on a Thin Client
Topic: Running a full copy of XP on your thin client? *Read This*
Replies: 64
Views: 75967

Re: Trouble finding file for Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)

I am trying to install the enhanced write filter,(EWF), but one of the files that I need (ewfntldr) does not seem to exist on the Xpe Sp3 T5730, which by the way has the EWF installed and active. I will not post a direct link here, but look at post #7 at the link below. http://tinyurl.com/2w3epgn ...
by stroths
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:27 am
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: Intel D945GCLF New Atom 230 1.6GHz Mini ITX Motherboard
Replies: 10
Views: 13235

If you go this route, you might as well get the CLF2 version which is the dual Atom 1.6.
by stroths
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: magicJack Tips and Tricks
Topic: linksys pap2 mj stopped working
Replies: 17
Views: 13433

Personally, I know more people who use the MJ with the dongle than with an ATA or alternative. What percentage do you all think use MJ with an ATA compared to the overall user base? I suspect the percentage is small and will not have a significant enough of an impact to make Dan rethink the most ...
by stroths
Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Magic Jack Technical Support
Topic: Entering numbers (acct No, Pin, ETC) does not work? Fix?
Replies: 4
Views: 2560

This was fixed a while back.