About the Linksys "Vonage" 2-port Phone Adapter

Jul 03, 2005 26 Replies
J

I believe that someone is having you on.

The only way to "unlock" a PAP2 is to connect it to a network where you control the DNS service, and trick the adapter into downloading a hacked version of the configuration file, and then upgrading the firmware so it doesn't keep trying to "phone home" for the locked-in configuration when you place it on the live network.

No, I do NOT know how to do this, so please don't ask. If you want an unlocked PAP2, buy a Sipura 2000. It is functionally identical to the Linksys and isn't locked into Vonage, or whoever.

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P

or just buy a PAP2 from a retailer.

Phil

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J

We assume you mena the unlocked PAP2-NA model...

Nope. Not from a reputable retailer, anyway. Under the Linksys terms, the PAP2-NA can NOT be sold at retail, as is. It must be sold configured to, and in conjunction with, the seller's VOIP service.

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M

John Nelson:

Nonsense. Have look here:

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, Martin

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J

Ahem....

"Model : PAP2-UK"

...not "PAP2-NA". I suspect that the UK model is simply an NA with the appropriate impedance and other values set for the UK phone system.

So pardon my U.S.-centric gaffe. Obviously, Linksys's reseller agreements are different in the U.K.

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