I am a home user. I plugged this phone to my router. how can get a real phone number and make a outbound call
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Good Afternoon,I personally never used the three units that way. I only had them communicating with each other over the miles. However, the phones will handle skype. As well, the standard phone plug is the only way to utilize the Grandstream as a regular phone. The router is for access to the internet only and enables the use of all web features.Hope that helps clarify a bit. Take care.
1016780
You need a SIP proxy service. (This phone also appears to support Skype so a Skype account is another option.) There are a zillion such providers out there; I use Callcentric. Sign up for the VOIP/SIP provider of your choice, buy the outgoing minutes and/or incoming phone number(s) you need, and put the login credentials into the phone. You *may* have to open ports on your router/firewall, but most VOIP services nowadays are pretty good at making connections through a NAT.
1016781
You need to sign up with one of SIP providers and configure the phone in accordance with your SIP provider's configuration.Alternatively, use SKYPE. SKYPE is pre-installed and you need to input your SKYPE credential to sign in. If you have SKYPE credit, you can make an outbound call with SKYPE. In SKYPE, you can also obtain your SKYPE phone number to which anyone can call.
1624413
I ordered a Jitterbug phone for my Dad and activated it through "GreatCall". You can ask them at 1 (800) 733-6632. Good Luck!
2281892
Your internet phone should have come with it's own router that handles the phone service. You connect that to the WNDR3700. At least for T-Mobile that's how it works.
1169838
Mine is the only cell phone in the house so I have no way of knowing. I wish I could have been of more help.
1052420
I would recommend calling their hotline and setting up an appointment on the phone (although you may have to set it up online). It is pretty annoying at first to set it up but they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful once you talk to them. And I may be wrong, but I think the default IP address is different for each unit.
2049483
No, it'll take whatever address the router issues because nothing needs to connect to the phone. The phone connects with whatever voip service you use, so as long as it can reach the Internet and no one is filtering voip traffic you're good.
1056254
This is a home telephone. We have one in our home. What we have is an answering machine also.
2231547
You just plug it into your router and your phone into the device. You go online to their website and set up an acct. There they will ask if you want a new # or keep your current. If you keep your current, you do nothing. They will email you when the switch is complete. I love it!!
1345736
You can get a free phone number through Google Voice (yes, you can choose your own area code). You can then set up the OBi100 to call your home phone with the Google Voice number.
733539
My guess would be your own cellphone. This really works awesome at home, I guess you can take this phone wherever you go and connect it to the Wifi too
1984923
You do use your home number. The only downside is that you have to choosee whether your voicemail or fax answers if you don't. I keep voicemail on unless I am expecting a fax. For outbound faxes this isn't a problem.
860557
I do not have an active landline. i have a dsl connection and a filter on an old phone jack that i left from when it was active. Not sure if it is necessary.
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Edward,It sounds like you purchased an adequate piece of equipment, but I'd like to know what kind of Internet phone you have - is it a home/landline phone designed to work with VoIP? Those phones would most likely be able to connect directly into a modem/router via Ethernet (RJ45) cable, rather than a standard phone cable.Get back to me with some more details, and I'll try to help you out.EDIT: just saw where Alberto answered this already. If you use a landline a good bit, I would keep it and just search for another router.
294608
you have have sip trunks to have VOIP service. check www.voip.ms they provide cheap service and you can port your number.
861121
I'll give it a shot, but I'm not sure about finding the router's advanced settings since it was given to us by the phone company. There's no software or anything. I guess I could call Verizon for help if I can't find where to enter the PIN. I'll also give the unit some time to connect. Thanks for your input.
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Hi Anne, You will receive the phone via mail from Amazon, then call into GreatCall (Jitterbug) to get your services established. There are easy to follow directions in the box :) You would still be responsible for the $35.00 activation fee. Thanks, Sean
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I am not sure how it works, but I have installed one my basement and it calls my cell when tested. There is no connection except plugging it in to standard wall outlet and paying an annual subscription fee. It is not logged into my home network either.