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Alternate Device Testing
We recently picked up some Linksys RTP31P2s and have a chance to buy a ton more. They're brand new, but from a provider liquidation.
This is a discontinued Linksys model which is basically like the PAP2 but with a built in router.
Since it's just an older version with a router, it seems to be working exactly the same, but we'd like to get some real world users to try them out.
We are looking for only a few people to try one. If you are testing, we need you to commit try all the features out to make sure you don't have issues (distinctive ring, etc). You'll get to keep the device when you're done (and the current PAP2 you have).
If anyone is interested and you can commit to testing features, let me know. We only need a few people.
They'd be send out towards the end of the month.
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Originally Posted by
VOIPoTim
We recently picked up some Linksys RTP31P2s and have a chance to buy a ton more. They're brand new, but from a provider liquidation.
This is a discontinued Linksys model which is basically like the PAP2 but with a built in router.
Since it's just an older version with a router, it seems to be working exactly the same, but we'd like to get some real world users to try them out.
We are looking for only a few people to try one. If you are testing, we need you to commit try all the features out to make sure you don't have issues (distinctive ring, etc). You'll get to keep the device when you're done (and the current PAP2 you have).
If anyone is interested and you can commit to testing features, let me know. We only need a few people.
They'd be send out towards the end of the month.
Tim, I thought about it and I could help you test it if you like. I will just plug it into my cable modem and plug my other router into it while testing (so the kids wireless works).
I can test all the features including the router.
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Originally Posted by
VOIPoTim
We recently picked up some Linksys RTP31P2s and have a chance to buy a ton more. They're brand new, but from a provider liquidation.
This is a discontinued Linksys model which is basically like the PAP2 but with a built in router.
Since it's just an older version with a router, it seems to be working exactly the same, but we'd like to get some real world users to try them out.
We are looking for only a few people to try one. If you are testing, we need you to commit try all the features out to make sure you don't have issues (distinctive ring, etc). You'll get to keep the device when you're done (and the current PAP2 you have).
If anyone is interested and you can commit to testing features, let me know. We only need a few people.
They'd be send out towards the end of the month.
I can have a go at it if you wish....send it on..
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If you need any one else to test sign me up I'd be interested in helping out.
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Count me in if needed... These seem to be really stout for their purpose when I had one (fonage) before that I managed to brick... :D
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I'm willing to test it too
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I'd be happy to test one, Tim. Just set it to be for my 2nd founders account (FL#) since it isn't in use anyway [she refused to give up the flexibility of my * system, go figure :( ].
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I will be happy to test it too, no problem
Dvijen
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I am willing to test all the features.
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Isn't that what Vonage used to use, maybe still does? When I was with them I went through 3 of them. They would randomly just die and have to be replaced. Personally I would steer clear.
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ptrowski
Isn't that what Vonage used to use, maybe still does? When I was with them I went through 3 of them. They would randomly just die and have to be replaced. Personally I would steer clear.
I had one for over year with no issue ever.
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Tim....
Just curious..
If we do get one for testing, will it be provisioned by VOIPo and to our main number or perhaps a virtual number that could be set up for this purpose?
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If you need more testers, send one to me.
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I'll be happy to test too, if I'm not too late. Fwiw, I also use my old Vonage RT31P2 router (hacked to unlock it) - however, I notice it reboots on a regular basis (could be because it't hacked). We're big users of distinctive ring - as you may know from the various tickets I've created :-).
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Xponder1
I had one for over year with no issue ever.
That's good to know, but in close to 2 years I went through three of them with just the phones and a PC connected to it.
They would just up and die one day. Very odd.
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ptrowski
That's good to know, but in close to 2 years I went through three of them with just the phones and a PC connected to it.
They would just up and die one day. Very odd.
Do you keep your stuff on backup power supplies? I have every electronic device in my house (that I can) on a UPS. Before I invested in all these UPS's I used to have to replace a component of some sort it seemed like monthly.
Besides with the UPS my cable modem, router, phone, and ATA will run for more than a hour without power.
As I am sure your aware small fluctuations in power can damage electronics. If your power goes out for a moment the power is too low. Then when it comes back on it surges as it spreads out. Either can damage electronics.
As for my old ATA after I left Vonage I sent it to someone I know who had a router fried. I called them yesterday and they are still using it today as just a router. They have had it for a long long ...long time. I used it for about a year myself.
Then again maybe they just sent me one from the "good batch" :)
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This was about 4-5 years ago when I first ventured into VoIP. Everything I have plugs into surge protectors, not a UPS though. Everything else was ok, it was just the Vonage devices that were going kaput.
Hopefully they have improved since then.
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Xponder1
I had one for over year with no issue ever.
I also had mine for a few years with no issues at all. As a matter of fact I still have it laying around somewhere. Provisioned to Vonage, so its in a box somewhere.
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We should be contacting some of you in a week or so about this.
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Tim, count me in for testing a RT31P2;
RT31P2- yes, it's the same model as Vonage uses/used; I'm on my original one from 03/2005; been rock solid for me (knock on wood)
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VOIPoTim
We should be contacting some of you in a week or so about this.
Just wondering if the lucky ones have been contacted :-).
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Not yet.
Took a little longer than expected to prep them.
We plan to contact people by the end of next week.
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Tim,
If you need another to test, add me to the list. I may need some help from you staff configuring my other Linksys router behind it.
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Same with me. Add me to the list if you still need someone.
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VOIPoTim
Not yet.
Took a little longer than expected to prep them.
We plan to contact people by the end of next week.
Got the RT31P2 today...Waiting for instructions to proceed..
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burris
Got the RT31P2 today...Waiting for instructions to proceed..
That was quick.
We'll e-mail out a list either today or Monday of things we'd like to have everyone test.
It should be plug and play right now though for normal use.
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A few quick test results...
Since I have a router, I hooked it up just like the PAP2....
Both lines dial out OK.
Cannot call one cloned line to the other. Goes to failover.
The first inbound try rang only to line 1...since that call....
When calling in from cell...rings once and voice quickly answers "no messages" and disconnects.
Since I can't get into the config, I don't know how it is set up or what might be causing these issues..
I have to take it off line now since I get no incoming.
Might be handy to assign a temp DID so we can leave it on all the time and test over a period of time..
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Originally Posted by
burris
A few quick test results...
Since I have a router, I hooked it up just like the PAP2....
Both lines dial out OK.
Cannot call one cloned line to the other. Goes to failover.
The first inbound try rang only to line 1...since that call....
When calling in from cell...rings once and voice quickly answers "no messages" and disconnects.
Since I can't get into the config, I don't know how it is set up or what might be causing these issues..
I have to take it off line now since I get no incoming.
Might be handy to assign a temp DID so we can leave it on all the time and test over a period of time..
Ok, just hang tight and by Monday we'll post a new thread with the formal testing info and how we're handling things.
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Got mine today too.
I also connected it and I can make outgoing calls on both lines but can not get a incoming call at all.
I will keep a lookout for the thread you mentioned Tim. I would imagine you all probably already know why we cant call out.
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got it today, will wait for the instructions
thanks
dvijen
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plugged into the cable modem direct. have internet connectivity through it. line registered last night. no registration this morning...
standard user - password does not work. (admin - admin).
>edit to add Ive gone back to the pap2 for the day...
:D
:D
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Nothing in my mailbox :-( :-( :-(.
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Russell
Nothing in my mailbox :-( :-( :-(.
:( sniff, sniff . Nothing new in mine either. :(
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Russell
Nothing in my mailbox :-( :-( :-(.
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gbh2o
:( sniff, sniff . Nothing new in mine either. :(
Nothing to be upset about.
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Originally Posted by
VOIPoTim
We are looking for only a few people to try one.
If anyone is interested and you can commit to testing features, let me know. We only need a few people.
They'd be send out towards the end of the month.
He said up front he only needed a few people. Besides it can take 5-7 days to get the packages and the date on my sticker says it was mailed 7-14-09. So what I am saying its possible there could be one in the mail.
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We're running a little behind on this.
We need to make a few changes for these since they do not like something we're sending in the headers for incoming calls.
We have some new features being rolled out this week that kinda sidetracked the testing of these devices, but we'll post an update when we're ready.
Just hang on to them for now and of course experiment if you want.
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Thanks Tim. I will continue playing with the new features then :)
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Originally Posted by
Xponder1
Got mine today too.
I also connected it and I can make outgoing calls on both lines but can not get a incoming call at all.
Ditto.
I was going to replace the PAP2T with the newly arrived RT31P2, but not being able to get incoming killed that idea. Xponder1, do you now having incoming? If yes, what did you do to start getting incoming?