Plugging magicJack plus into Ethernet switch

Patsfan38 · Post by **Patsfan38** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:51 pm

Hi, I currently have the standard magicJack. I am looking to buy the new magicJack Plus. The only problem is I do not have an open port on my router. However, I do have an Ethernet switch connected to the router. My question is can I plug the magicJack Plus into the switch instead of directly to the router? Will this work flawlessly or not? Thanks.

shleets · Post by **shleets** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:03 am

Yes this will work.

Patsfan38 · Post by **Patsfan38** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:41 pm

A few other things. is this 1/2 off sale price of 34.95 plus $7.95 and surcharge of 4.8% = $44.96 a good deal or not? I like to be sure of something before I buy things that look too good to be true. I have one problem in that my current landline is also plugged into my directv receivers to be able to get pay per view movies and such. I am guessing I will not be able to do this if i cancel my landline and go with the magicJack Plus. Someone correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

RobQ · Post by **RobQ** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:04 pm

Yes and yes as long as you have the patience and have the tech knowledge..
I have been using MJ for 3 year and now using the MJ+ for almost a year.

Patsfan38 · Post by **Patsfan38** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:07 pm

Could you tell me how I would go about connecting the magicJack plus to my Directv receiver then? I am guessing I have to split the magicJack somehow to get more than one line.

notdeadyet · Post by **notdeadyet** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:03 pm

if you connect your DirecTV thru your network instead, you won't need to use a phone line any longer, and you can then utilize DirecTV on demand as well. DTV is moving most of their business to the internet, making the phone line obsolete.