Connecting MJ+ without direct internet access.

[brit]

Presently I am sharing internet access via Wifi with a neighbor. I am using the MJ+ via USB in my netbook, which defeats the point of having the MJ+.

Any suggestions on how to connect the MJ+ via Wifi using something like a Linksys wrt150n router.

Presently getting a direct hardwired access to the internet at my location is limited.

Brit

[laserjobs]

You need to setup a "wireless bridge"

That can be done with the DD-WRT loaded on your router

[Paul777]

I think you want something like this ?

http://hothardware.com/News/IOGEARs-Uni ... d-Product/

or this ?

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wi ... 500RP.aspx

[brit]

Thanks, Guys,

Sorry for the slow reply just arrived back from the UK and very jet lagged.

Well thanks for the info, you learn something new every day. I am now researching DD-WRT and have purchased a Netgear as backup before I try DD-WRT upgrade to my old Linksys wireless router.

Will let everybody know how it turns out.

Brit.

[crackerjack]

I think you want something like this ?

http://hothardware.com/News/IOGEARs-Uni ... d-Product/

Just deployed one of these and it was a snap. Cost ~$40 at Microcenter (retail)

[brit]

Well the update:-

Thanks to Lazerjobs and the suggestion on DD-WRT, I upgraded my old unused Linksys 150n router to DD-WRT software. A lot of reading and watching youtube video instruction but eventually the router became stand alone wifi receiver with 4 Ethernet outputs. I needed this as I connected both my MJ+ and my old Nettalk into the router and they both are running fine without conflict.

Also as a backup I purchased a Netgear WN2000rpt range extender as I was not sure if the dd-wrt mode would work or if I made a mistake turn the router into a brick.

So happily the above works for those that want to run MJ+ without direct internet access.

Bob

[tradertx]

I very much appreciate the mention of that IOGEAR item. While I'm still using a 2008 MJ Generation 1 in a hardwired application, the MJ softphone won't load in a wireless situation (cafe, library, Starbucks, etc).

I have a user-promo MJ+ I haven't registered yet, and I'm thinking that IOGEAR GWU627 might be a good wireless solution, especially since the Amazon.com description mentions its option to receive power from a USB connection. (Yes, I have a fresh hi-capacity battery on order for my wireless-capable XP laptop.)

Has anyone tested the range on that IOGEAR GWU627? (I've seen where some RV'ers have resorted to longer range TP-Link models or Ubiquiti models, but I'm not sure I need that much range.) Basically, would the IOGEAR model let me sit in my truck outside of my local library after it closes and continue my project (making MJ+ calls) via their free wifi? Or am I somehow unclear on the concept?

--tradertx

[raj_6c1]

Restart the firewall

winxp home, Teracom adsl wifi router...

I tried, forwarding ports, dmz etc for hrs, crossing my fingers and hoping to hear the dialtone but nothing worked... so finally I decided to remove all these settings in the magicjack account and on my router and start fresh...

I just disabled my computers firewall and it started working! and I reenabled it and it still works, even when I turned everything off and restarted, it still works...

so try that...