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  • just quick one you can make a call on voip or landline but not both at the same time.
  • jakemuk
    jakemuk Posts: 973 Forumite
    ived used usb phones/ ata's and i much prefer a hardware based ip phone/ata

    currently using a cisco 7960 ip phone
    plus have 2 cisco atas runnign high quality and the benefit of running over ethernet,

    alot easier for your infrastructure can just plug them into a spare cat5 outlet in anyroom :D
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  • Can I just add a recommendation for the Draytel VigorTalk unit? I've got a Draytek Router with this built in; and it really was simple to set up. I expected it to be a complete sod, but in practise it took about three minutes from start to finish, and worked straight out of the box. More to the point, it takes a dect phone, and doesn't need to be plugged in to anything other then your router; so the phone is available 24/7, even when the PC is switched off.

    Prices are very competitive as well; if fact, I think that's becoming a general thing, whereby Skype are so dominant, that all their competitors are having to beat them on price, or just close down.

    Costs £29.99; I haven't yet found anyone who has cracked it to use voipbuster or any other provider (although it calls out to all of them), but as it's been done with my router, I guess it's just a matter of time.

    Tim
  • eilz
    eilz Posts: 354 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I have the above box which I would love to work with VoiPCheap, but can't get the box to work. Can anyone suggest a site whereby I can download the appropriate software?

    (Sorry Mods if it's off-topic).

    Thanks

    K

    OK, dont' install the Skype driver.

    Download the VOIPBUSTERMATE from yealink.com/en/otherdown.asp

    Install it.

    Now providing you have VOIPCHEAP running on startup, this utility will automatically bring the VOIPCHEAP screen when you pick up the reciveer then you PRESS *, then just dial 0044(number) and press # to dial out.

    I have this setup, going into a normal DECT cordless phone, so all I do is start my computer, which automatically logs into my login. wait a few secs and then use my handset to do the rest, no messing about with the computer.

    Sorry if above is rushed, at work so have to keep it quick.
  • dc
    dc Posts: 2,547 Forumite
    eilz wrote:
    You Don't have to use this with JUST Skype, you can use it with voipbuster/voipcheap and others, I use it all the time.

    Do you have broadband or dial up?, as I use broadband via a router. I emailed Aria last week when I first saw it, enquiring whether this could be used with voipbuster/voipcheap and so far they have not replied.

    Your post has revitalised my hope.
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  • eilz
    eilz Posts: 354 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    dc wrote:
    Do you have broadband or dial up?, as I use broadband via a router. I emailed Aria last week when I first saw it, enquiring whether this could be used with voipbuster/voipcheap and so far they have not replied.

    Your post has revitalised my hope.
    :xmassmile

    I have Broadband, no router, striaght into PC, B2K box in the USB connection, but shouldnt make a difference with router unless ports are being blocked.

    check this link for info

    mplat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108
  • dc
    dc Posts: 2,547 Forumite
    Thanks eilz, for the BK2 number, seems like you have been finding out things. Great,,,, will give it a try.http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248356&page=2

    :xmassign: dc
    ac's lovechild
  • dc
    dc Posts: 2,547 Forumite
    Bump ,
    Redfox could you move this thread to the Home Phones board, pretty please it will set fire to it.

    dc:xmassign:
    ac's lovechild
  • yaacov81
    yaacov81 Posts: 343 Forumite
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    ive got the box now but my phone cable does not fit into the socket. i fear that it may be a usa socket
  • jakemuk
    jakemuk Posts: 973 Forumite
    its rj11 pal
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