Okay so I've tried just about everything I could find out there and spent hours online with their "tech support" and still no luck. The sound is garbled on my end. The other person can here me crystal clear it's just on my end it stutters.
I'm running a desktop with XP a 2.8ghz processor and 1 gig ram. I use a pci card for my usb so I think that rules out power issues. I've gotten the same magicjack and phone combo to work on a laptop that runs on the same network so that rules out any router, connection, bad dongle, or phone incompatability problems. The problem is present both when using the phone and when using computer speakers so it's most likely some kind of settings conflict or something. I've set priorities with no success. I've tested my bandwidth several times and all is fine (15mbps dowload 6mbps upload). I've found and changed my proxy with still no results. I've updated my divx and sound card codecs and my router's firmware. Following tech supports instructions I essentially uninstalled and re-installed it half a dozen times. The laptop I got it to work on runs vista. Does MagicJack just not like XP anymore? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've already visited the wiki, but it doesn't tell me anything I haven't tried already. I've tried the xpsoundfix.exe on this site as well with no results. So yeah anything new to suggest? If you need any tech specs from me or anything just ask.
Thanks in advance.
I've tried everything and sound is still garbled
Moderators: Bill Smith, Pilot
Re: I've tried everything and sound is still garbled
It suggests that you post the results of your VoIP quality tests. Did you do that?XandirVGA wrote:I've already visited the wiki, but it doesn't tell me anything I haven't tried already.
Mark
See the MagicJack Wiki (FAQ, How-To, history and more).
VOIP Speed test results:
Download Speed: 14.3 mbps
Upload speed: 4.35 mbps
Quality of service: 93%
Jitter: 2.8ms
Packet loss: 0.0%
MOS score: 4.1
Speed test statistics
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Download speed: 14313928 bps
Upload speed: 3454952 bps
Quality of service: 93 %
Download test type: socket
Upload test type: socket
Maximum download pause: 32 ms
Average download pause: 2 ms
Minimum round trip time to server: 54 ms
Average round trip time to server: 57 ms
VoIP test statistics
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Jitter: you --> server: 2.8 ms
Jitter: server --> you: off
Packet loss: you --> server: 0.0 %
Packet loss: server --> you: off
Packet discards: 0.0 %
Packets out of order: 0.0 %
Number of supported VoIP lines: 58
Estimated MOS score: 4.1
link to detailed analysis:
http://www.voipreview.org:81/myspeed/db ... ?id=256167
The test shows that everything here is fine.
Download Speed: 14.3 mbps
Upload speed: 4.35 mbps
Quality of service: 93%
Jitter: 2.8ms
Packet loss: 0.0%
MOS score: 4.1
Speed test statistics
---------------------
Download speed: 14313928 bps
Upload speed: 3454952 bps
Quality of service: 93 %
Download test type: socket
Upload test type: socket
Maximum download pause: 32 ms
Average download pause: 2 ms
Minimum round trip time to server: 54 ms
Average round trip time to server: 57 ms
VoIP test statistics
--------------------
Jitter: you --> server: 2.8 ms
Jitter: server --> you: off
Packet loss: you --> server: 0.0 %
Packet loss: server --> you: off
Packet discards: 0.0 %
Packets out of order: 0.0 %
Number of supported VoIP lines: 58
Estimated MOS score: 4.1
link to detailed analysis:
http://www.voipreview.org:81/myspeed/db ... ?id=256167
The test shows that everything here is fine.
Garbled sound
I use a stand alone laptop with MJ on it only. Sound diasabled, no anti virus running, no windows update, just a screen saver and then the monitor shuts off. Everything else is running 24/7. Also my dsl is 768 up/384 down by AT&T. So far so good. We even use a headset on the phone with no problem. The phone is a Uniden TRU 5.8ghz
Garbled sound
Funny anyone else i call the the sound quality on my side is garbled up. However, when i call this number 512-646-5000 the quality is spectacular. Could it have something to do with the phone system one connects to?
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WarlockWeary
- MagicJack User
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- Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:38 pm
#1
1) Play with the audio settings on the advanced menu. They should be only 1/3 of the way up but you might need to adjust them for your particular setup.
2) Try disconnecting the phone from the MJ and making calls from the softphone using a headset or just a microphone. Try it and see if there is any difference.
3) Try using another phone? If you scan this forum you'll see that users have had a large variety of success/failure with various phones. Some cordless phones work great and some don't work at all. Most corded phones work w/o any problems. If you're using a cordless phone, try swapping to a corded phone and see if that makes a difference. Also if you have another cordless phone (different make/model) you might try that too.
4) Update Your Softwear: http://www.magicjack.com/2/magicfix.asp
5) Try disabling the power management feature in each of the USB root hubs on your computer. For Windows XP go into the device manager for hardware and find the USB controller and hit the + sign to expand the listing. Under each USB root hub right click and pull up properties...Find the power management option and uncheck the box that says "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Again make sure you do this for each of the USB root hubs listed.
6) Try a POWERED USB HUB. ( Sometimes this helps )
7) Disable Microsoft Defender ( Seems to work for some )
8) Do Not Use The Crappy USB Extension Cord That Came With MagicJack!
#2
1) Open Ports on your router ?
2) Open Ports In Windows Firewall ?
3) magicJack uses port 5060 and 5070 UDP.
#3
1) A quality high-speed Internet connection will ensure a clear voice quality.
( Test it at: http://myspeed.visualware.com/voip/ )
If you are experiencing an audio issue not related to your Internet connection:
Please try connecting your magicJack to a different USB port and try again
2) If that does not work:
Please turn of your modem and router (if you are using one) for 3 minutes. Then turn them back on again. Now unplug your magicJack and plug back it back in. After it starts up again, try to make a phone call.
3) If that does not work:
Please try using a different phone with your magicJack ( Corded Phone ) Not Wireless
4) If that does not work:
Right click on My Computer
Click Properties
Click the Advanced Tab
Under Performance, click Settings
Click the Advanced tab
Under Processor Scheduling, check the round button called Background Services
Click Apply
Click OK
Click OK again.
Now restart your magicJack and try a couple of calls to see if the quality improves.
5) If that does not work:
Please make sure that you have a good Ethernet cable connected from either your router/modem to your computer or from your modem to your router. Although some low priced Ethernet cables can handle Internet connections without any issues, they might affect the quality of your phone calls.
6) If that does not work:
If you are using the optional USB cord, please try without it.
7) Goto device manager and Change Your Network Adapter Settings..
A) Advanced Options Change: No - Flow Control ( Disabled )
( Sometimes This Helps )
B) Also Change Your Network Adapter Power Settings : Un-Check ( Save Power )
#4
Please try the following steps carefully:
1. Right click on "my computer" then select "Properties".
2. Click the "Advanced Tab"
3. You will see a something called "Performance" click on the "Settings" button there.
4. Now click the "Advanced" Tab in there as well.
5. Now you will see something called "Processor Scheduling". There check the round button called "Background Services"
6. Now click "Apply" and then "OK"
7. Click "OK" again.
Now restart your magicJack and try a couple of calls to see if the quality improves.
#5
Please try the following steps carefully:
1. Click on Start tab, open your Control Panel and double click on Internet Options.
2. On Internet Properties window, click on Privacy tab, slide the bar down to "allow all cookies"
3. Under Security tab click on "trusted sites" then click the "sites" button
4. Uncheck the box at bottom left of window that says "require server verification..."
5. Type the following address into the text bar.. http://reg.talk4free.com click the "add" button.. Now type in the following address.. http://my.magicjack.com and click "add".
6. Unplug your magicJack and plug it back into a different usb port.
Please go to My computer and locate the drive named Vista Only, Phone, or removable disk (make sure it is the magicJack drive). Right click that drive, click format, and click start. Unplug magicJack, wait 15 seconds, and plug magicJack back in. You will need to download the magicJack upgrade again.
http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe
If None of the above works ...
Sounds Like you will have to email : Dan Borislow - [email protected]
In the Subject use: I Need Help !
( Seems To Trigger a Auto Forward To Tech Support )
Tell Them you have tried everything on this list and then Ask to be moved to a better / Less used server!
Give it a try worked for me :)
1) Play with the audio settings on the advanced menu. They should be only 1/3 of the way up but you might need to adjust them for your particular setup.
2) Try disconnecting the phone from the MJ and making calls from the softphone using a headset or just a microphone. Try it and see if there is any difference.
3) Try using another phone? If you scan this forum you'll see that users have had a large variety of success/failure with various phones. Some cordless phones work great and some don't work at all. Most corded phones work w/o any problems. If you're using a cordless phone, try swapping to a corded phone and see if that makes a difference. Also if you have another cordless phone (different make/model) you might try that too.
4) Update Your Softwear: http://www.magicjack.com/2/magicfix.asp
5) Try disabling the power management feature in each of the USB root hubs on your computer. For Windows XP go into the device manager for hardware and find the USB controller and hit the + sign to expand the listing. Under each USB root hub right click and pull up properties...Find the power management option and uncheck the box that says "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Again make sure you do this for each of the USB root hubs listed.
6) Try a POWERED USB HUB. ( Sometimes this helps )
7) Disable Microsoft Defender ( Seems to work for some )
8) Do Not Use The Crappy USB Extension Cord That Came With MagicJack!
#2
1) Open Ports on your router ?
2) Open Ports In Windows Firewall ?
3) magicJack uses port 5060 and 5070 UDP.
#3
1) A quality high-speed Internet connection will ensure a clear voice quality.
( Test it at: http://myspeed.visualware.com/voip/ )
If you are experiencing an audio issue not related to your Internet connection:
Please try connecting your magicJack to a different USB port and try again
2) If that does not work:
Please turn of your modem and router (if you are using one) for 3 minutes. Then turn them back on again. Now unplug your magicJack and plug back it back in. After it starts up again, try to make a phone call.
3) If that does not work:
Please try using a different phone with your magicJack ( Corded Phone ) Not Wireless
4) If that does not work:
Right click on My Computer
Click Properties
Click the Advanced Tab
Under Performance, click Settings
Click the Advanced tab
Under Processor Scheduling, check the round button called Background Services
Click Apply
Click OK
Click OK again.
Now restart your magicJack and try a couple of calls to see if the quality improves.
5) If that does not work:
Please make sure that you have a good Ethernet cable connected from either your router/modem to your computer or from your modem to your router. Although some low priced Ethernet cables can handle Internet connections without any issues, they might affect the quality of your phone calls.
6) If that does not work:
If you are using the optional USB cord, please try without it.
7) Goto device manager and Change Your Network Adapter Settings..
A) Advanced Options Change: No - Flow Control ( Disabled )
( Sometimes This Helps )
B) Also Change Your Network Adapter Power Settings : Un-Check ( Save Power )
#4
Please try the following steps carefully:
1. Right click on "my computer" then select "Properties".
2. Click the "Advanced Tab"
3. You will see a something called "Performance" click on the "Settings" button there.
4. Now click the "Advanced" Tab in there as well.
5. Now you will see something called "Processor Scheduling". There check the round button called "Background Services"
6. Now click "Apply" and then "OK"
7. Click "OK" again.
Now restart your magicJack and try a couple of calls to see if the quality improves.
#5
Please try the following steps carefully:
1. Click on Start tab, open your Control Panel and double click on Internet Options.
2. On Internet Properties window, click on Privacy tab, slide the bar down to "allow all cookies"
3. Under Security tab click on "trusted sites" then click the "sites" button
4. Uncheck the box at bottom left of window that says "require server verification..."
5. Type the following address into the text bar.. http://reg.talk4free.com click the "add" button.. Now type in the following address.. http://my.magicjack.com and click "add".
6. Unplug your magicJack and plug it back into a different usb port.
Please go to My computer and locate the drive named Vista Only, Phone, or removable disk (make sure it is the magicJack drive). Right click that drive, click format, and click start. Unplug magicJack, wait 15 seconds, and plug magicJack back in. You will need to download the magicJack upgrade again.
http://upgrades.magicjack.com/upgrade/upgrade.exe
If None of the above works ...
Sounds Like you will have to email : Dan Borislow - [email protected]
In the Subject use: I Need Help !
( Seems To Trigger a Auto Forward To Tech Support )
Tell Them you have tried everything on this list and then Ask to be moved to a better / Less used server!
Give it a try worked for me :)
yep..tried all that
Yep,
Tried all that and nothing. I also loaded a Divx player.
Sent and email to [email protected]. They now want me to "bypass my router and plug directlly into my modem" okay so I need a dedicated DSL line for MagicJack (might as well have a dedicated analog line) and disable my anti-virus software again okay, I am to leave my pc exposed to make a call. These both seem pretty drastic steps.
It is very frustrating...it worked fine for me until this last upgrade....nothing has changed on my end so it has to be something on theirs.
Trying to get my 5 year platnum plan money back to apply it towards a ooma.
Tried all that and nothing. I also loaded a Divx player.
Sent and email to [email protected]. They now want me to "bypass my router and plug directlly into my modem" okay so I need a dedicated DSL line for MagicJack (might as well have a dedicated analog line) and disable my anti-virus software again okay, I am to leave my pc exposed to make a call. These both seem pretty drastic steps.
It is very frustrating...it worked fine for me until this last upgrade....nothing has changed on my end so it has to be something on theirs.
Trying to get my 5 year platnum plan money back to apply it towards a ooma.
People on the other end cannot hear me....
Finally get rid of the BEEPING problem and now this. Seems I get maybe 5-10 minutes of clear reception before the people on the other end start asking if I am driving and in a bad area. I have to scream I will call them back.SOMETIMES calling them back works, other times not. The problem is getting worse not better. Magic Jack has bitten off more than they can chew and we're all suffering.
NEVER had this much difficulty with Vonage!! I guess you do get what you pay for.....
The best place to start for your problems is in the mj wiki http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MagicJack also do a detailed search in these forums. You may need to go back awhile but there are some excellent threads that have fixes for most of the problems. Other than the beeping problem my MJ had for a little while my calls have been great for over 6 months. I have read on here others are well over a year or more with good results. Also the more information you can give about your setup the easier it will be for others to help.
need help with my MJ
hello-
I have a windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit
It has an Intel Core Duo 2 CPU 6700 2.66 (GHz) 2CPUs , ~ 2.7 GHZ
Phoenix Award Bios v6.00PG
3070 MB Ram
Page File 1444MB used 4914 available
Direct X Version: Direct X 10
NVIDIA GEForce 8800 GTS
Approx Total Memory 1574
Current Display Mode 1280 X 1024 (32Bit) 60 Hz
Samsung SyncMaster Monitor
400 GB of Hard Drive 160 used
I hooked my Mj up to a USB in the front of my computer, which is a Velocity Micro Game Computer and is about two years old. I am using a new Uniden wireless phone with 5.8 GHz
I hope this information helps, I am waiting for my second MJ. If it still does not work I will send it back and look for something else.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
maggie60
I have a windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit
It has an Intel Core Duo 2 CPU 6700 2.66 (GHz) 2CPUs , ~ 2.7 GHZ
Phoenix Award Bios v6.00PG
3070 MB Ram
Page File 1444MB used 4914 available
Direct X Version: Direct X 10
NVIDIA GEForce 8800 GTS
Approx Total Memory 1574
Current Display Mode 1280 X 1024 (32Bit) 60 Hz
Samsung SyncMaster Monitor
400 GB of Hard Drive 160 used
I hooked my Mj up to a USB in the front of my computer, which is a Velocity Micro Game Computer and is about two years old. I am using a new Uniden wireless phone with 5.8 GHz
I hope this information helps, I am waiting for my second MJ. If it still does not work I will send it back and look for something else.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
maggie60
MJW
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bitstopjoe
- Future magicJack CEO
- Posts: 2844
- Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:25 pm
- Location: North East Pennsylvania
same thing is happening to my aunt's magicjack in the philippines. Whether she calls or i call it is the same situation. It's crystal clear on her side but its garbled up on my end. tried using different phones but still nothing. I did try my spare magicjack and that worked perfectly fine.
I'm guessing this is a software issue and might be corrected thru another update? Has anybody else with this problem tried updating?
I'm guessing this is a software issue and might be corrected thru another update? Has anybody else with this problem tried updating?
Re: yep..tried all that
A followup ---- after sending a complaint to the Florida BBB, MagicJack refunded my Premium Plan and I am now off to give the TK6000 a try. Thanks to everyone here who gave me tips to get this thing working it just never did. Hopefully the TK6000 will do the trick. If not Ooma is next on my list.kgm032 wrote:Yep,
Tried all that and nothing. I also loaded a Divx player.
Sent and email to [email protected]. They now want me to "bypass my router and plug directlly into my modem" okay so I need a dedicated DSL line for MagicJack (might as well have a dedicated analog line) and disable my anti-virus software again okay, I am to leave my pc exposed to make a call. These both seem pretty drastic steps.
It is very frustrating...it worked fine for me until this last upgrade....nothing has changed on my end so it has to be something on theirs.
Trying to get my 5 year platnum plan money back to apply it towards a ooma.
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bitstopjoe
- Future magicJack CEO
- Posts: 2844
- Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:25 pm
- Location: North East Pennsylvania
Sorry you are having so many problems. I got mine in Aug 2008 and it has worked perfectly ever since ( except for a brief time in June when we had the beeping problem). I was up and making calls in less than 5 min and if I didn't tell anyone I was on VOIP they never would have known. I even went to naked DSL a few months ago and MJ is my only phone to call out.
Again I am sorry to hear of all of your problems. If I lived near you I would gladly try to help you hands on.
Joe Sica
Again I am sorry to hear of all of your problems. If I lived near you I would gladly try to help you hands on.
Joe Sica
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Bendle
- Dan isn't smart enough to hire me
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:14 pm
- Location: proxy1.nashville.talk4free.com
If the computer hosting the magicjack is using WIRELESS to connect to the internet, then that is an unstable transport for voip. Some may argue "mine works fine" and thats great for them and also unusual.
If you have a magicjack and want stability and best quality, you will HARD WIRE your computer to the router/modem. Leave wireless for websurfine, etc... not voip.
If you have a magicjack and want stability and best quality, you will HARD WIRE your computer to the router/modem. Leave wireless for websurfine, etc... not voip.