How can I get this to work when the computer is off

watson1001 · Post by **watson1001** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:02 pm

Or am I just hoping.. Doesn't seem like it would serve the purpose of a home phone if my computer has to be on at all times.. I'm not sure that it will even forward calls to another number of the computer is off..;. I have a self powered hub so I know that's not the issue.

Any help is greatly appreciate...

Gina

billmcf · Post by **billmcf** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:39 pm

You can't use MJ when the computer is off. If you're concerned about energy use, might I suggest a cheap laptop? Mine uses 16 watts with the lid closed, so I leave it running 24/7.

kumar · Post by **kumar** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:53 pm

Come on guys look around the forum....mabey you should use a SIP box:D They're cheap on eBay just eBay up "Sunrocket" and you should get a list of ATA's. I recommended the innomedia one because that one is easy to "unlock" and use your magicjack settings. if you have any questions you can ask here or PM me.

billmcf · Post by **billmcf** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:35 pm

Thanks for the suggestion.

I need to leave my laptop running 24/7 for other reasons, so I'm not sure I'd gain much by using an ATA. Also, once I hack/customize something, it becomes unsupported, and I have to maintain it myself. I'm sure there's nothing to it, but life is short.

Davejb · Post by **Davejb** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:49 pm

It's a USB device that requires internet access, how is it going to get power and internet if the computer is off?

kumar · Post by **kumar** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:02 pm

Wait wait guys...ata plan is not working until further notice.