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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Cisco PAP2 Phone Adapter for Vonage Internet Phone Service

The Linksys Phone Adapter enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your cable or DSL Internet connection. Just plug it into your home Router or Gateway and use the two standard telephone jacks to connect your existing phones or fax machines. Each phone jack operates independently, with separate phone service and phone numbers -- like having two phone lines. With an appropriate Internet telephone service provider, youll get clear telephone reception and reliable fax connections, even while using the Internet at the same time for normal data operations.

Brand: Cisco Model: PAP2 Dimensions: .31 pounds Unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada only $24.99 per month, other plans as low as $14.99 All plans include call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and many more features Voicemail can be checked online or by phone or forwarded via email Use your current phone; keep your existing phone number or choose a new one 2 Ports for analog phones or fax, so you could have 2 separate phone numbers

With Vonage, you can make calls through the Internet, potentially save on long-distance charges, and access a rich assortment of call features. Plans start as low as $14.99 per month, and the Premium Unlimited plan offers unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada for only $24.99 per month. And it's easy to use: For making and receiving calls, Vonage works just like a traditional phone service; no special access codes or account numbers are required. Easy Hardware Setup All Vonage plans let you enjoy the call features you've become accustomed to—call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, three-way calling, call return, repeat dialing, and reliable long distance—plus other features that may be new to you. For example, you can receive your voicemail as an email attachment, and you'll have a phone number that travels with you. Visit http://www.vonage.com/amazon to see which plan is best suited to your lifestyle and budget. The low monthly rates are quite reasonably priced, in our opinion, and with them you may save considerably compared to traditional phone service. International calls are available for additional low fees, with one economical exception: calls from the U.S. to Canada are treated like domestic long distance calls, rather than international. Vonage also supports short-form emergency 911 services, where available. (Dialing 911 requires activation and operates differently than traditional 911. See Vonage's website for details.) This Vonage Internet Phone Service Starter Kit is quick and easy to install in your home or business. All you need is a high-speed Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) and a touchtone phone. Setup is simple: Just connect one end of the included Vonage-certified Linksys PAP2 phone adapter to your Ethernet router or gateway and the other end to your telephone. Then sign up for Vonage phone service. An extra port on the adapter allows you to attach an additional phone or fax machine. You'll have instant access to both phone lines, each with a separate number, and you can even assign them different area codes (subject to availability). You can still surf the web while talking on the phone or receiving faxes. The phone adapter includes a generous three-year warranty from the manufacturer. What's in the Box Linksys phone adapter, power adapter, user's guide on CD-ROM, network cable, quick installation card, Vonage Internet Phone Service Starter plan, support information and promotional offers, registration card From Vonage For years you've sent written messages through the Internet with email. Now you can do the same thing with your voice messages. VoIP (or Voice Over Internet Protocol) is the new way to make and receive phone calls. Vonage converts your phone calls into data that zips through your high-speed Internet connection. The big advantage with Vonage is that you can call anywhere at any time for less money. And it's better than your traditional line because it expands the power of your phone. Features: Make the 50 states and Canada your local calling area. You'll get unlimited calling to the USA and Canada for only $24.99 per month. Calling plans start at only $14.99 per month. All plans include call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and many more features. You can get your Voicemail Online via email or by phone. Enjoy extraordinary account control with a feature-rich online management system. Keep your existing phone number or choose any area code from Vonage's nationwide list of available area codes. The phone adapter has two ports for analog phones or fax, so you could have two separate phone numbers. Vonage combines domestic US local, long distance, and Canada calls for one flat price; such low prices are possible because the service runs over your high-speed Internet connection. Say goodbye to confusing bills and surprising charges. With Vonage, you get high-quality local and long-distance calling, Canadian calling, plus great features: Voicemail Plus Caller ID with Name Call Waiting Call Forwarding 3-Way Calling In-Network Calling Traveling with Vonage Area Code Selection Call Transfer Click-2-Call Call Return (*69) Caller ID Block (*67) Repeat Dialing International Call Block Ring Lists Call Hunt Vonage works with any touchtone phone, corded or cordless. You can make calls to any phone on Earth. The person you're calling doesn't need to have Vonage or an Internet connection on their side. Of course, if they do have Vonage, your calls to them will be free. Best of all, you only pay one low price. Visit http://www.vonage.com/amazon to sign up for service and choose the plan that's right for you. From Linksys The Linksys Phone Adapter enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your cable or DSL Internet connection. Just plug it into your home router or gateway and use the two standard telephone jacks to connect your existing phones or fax machines. Each phone jack operates independently, with separate phone service and phone numbers—like having two phone lines. The adapter works with Vonage VoIP service, so you'll get clear telephone reception and reliable fax connections, even while using the Internet at the same time for normal data operations. With Internet telephony, along with low domestic and international phone rates, an impressive array of special phone features are available. Choose your preferred free local dialing US area code, regardless of where you live. Or add a virtual phone number in any area code, forwarded to your Internet phone. You can even add a toll-free number. The Linksys Phone Adapter is compatible with these and all of the other special telephone features that are available from Vonage, such as caller ID, call waiting, voicemail, call forwarding, and distinctive ring.

Most helpful customer reviews 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Linksys PAP2 By Jake A. Fitzpatrick I am going to strictly comment on the Linksys PAP2. A lot of the reviews on here have been for the Vonage service. The Linksys PAP2 is NOT THE Vonage service, but one of many adapters you can use. I am extreamly satisfied with my Linksys PAP2. It is small, light weight, and perfect for those who need to travel. The voice quality is excellent and people say I do not sound like I am talking over VOIP. There is no line noise, static, popping, etc. I am giving this product 4 stars. Why? Because there is only ONE ethernet port. If you have a router, just connect the PAP2 to one of your available ethernet ports and you are good to go. If you do not have a router, consider getting another Vonage phone adapter with built in 4-port router. There are several. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Linksys PAP2 Works Great! Vonage service is another thing. By T and L We have had our Linksys PAP2 Vonage phone adapter for over a year and never have had a problem with it. Its too bad people are reviewing Vonage's "service" vs Linksys' "product" in these reviews. I've never done anything but plug the adapter in and it works like a charm! Good job Linksys! 120 of 151 people found the following review helpful. Good Value with a lot of features, but... By F1 Nut I've been wanting to switch from traditional phone service (Verizon) to VoIP (Vonage) for a while, and I jumped in with the release of the Linksys products. Here's what I really, really like about the Vonage service: Setup is a breeze, and PAP2 is diminutive, so if you are travelling to a location with broadband service, you can take the box with you to make/receive calls. In addition, the Vonage service is full of features that are either not available from the local telco, or would cost a small fortune every month. As much as I like the service, it does have drawbacks and limitations that you should be aware of: * Power or Broadband outages - If you lose power, or your broadband service is unavailable, you will not have phone service. Even though Vonage can ring your cell phone if this were to occur, this fallback can take up to 4 hours (per the Vonage website). * 911 Service - Unlike most VoIP services, Vonage *does* offer 911 service. However, you must register, and when/if you dial 911, your call is routed to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in your area, and unlike traditional 911, the PSAP will note have access your location/address. * Tivo & Modems - Although you most likely will never use a modem when you have broadband access, if you have a Tivo that only has a modem, you may have problems getting the Tivo to make its Daily Call. This is the major issue I have with Vonage. I tried all the "tricks," and even bought a DSL filter, with no luck. I like my Tivo more than Vonage, so I'll be cancelling Vonage and going back to my local telco. * Phone Number & Caller ID - If you have Vonage assign a new phone number to you (instead of porting your existing telco number), when you dial others from your Vonage phone, they will not see your Name on their Caller ID, only your phone number. Of the above points, only the Tivo compatibility issue keeps me from switching to Vonage. You should also note that the Linksys PAP2 *requires* a broadband router. If you do not have a router, you should buy the Linksys RT31P2, which is both a router, and a VoIP/Vonage device in one box. See all 112 customer reviews...

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