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Linksys RT31P2 Wired Router for Vonage Internet Phone Service

Linksys RT31P2 Wired Router for Vonage Internet Phone Service

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Brand: Linksys
Category: CE

Buy New: $89.99



New (1) Used (3) from $19.99

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 41 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 9.5 x 2.8

MPN: RT31P2
Model: RT31P2
UPC: 745883559398
EAN: 0745883559398
ASIN: B0002V8KWM

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 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
  • Advanced Linksys router with 3 10/100 switched Ethernet ports, 2 RJ11 voice ports

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
With Vonage, you can make phone calls over the Internet, potentially save on long-distance charges, and access a rich assortment of calling 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. And it's easy to use--for making and receiving calls, Vonage works just like traditional phone service, with no special access codes or account numbers required.

Easy Hardware Connections

All Vonage plans let you enjoy the call features you've become accustomed to: call waiting, caller ID, voice mail, 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 voice mail as an e-mail attachment, and you'll have a phone number that travels with you. Visit 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 as domestic long-distance calls, rather than international ones. Vonage also supports short-form emergency 911 service, where available. (Dialing 911 requires activation and operates differently than traditional 911. See Vonage's website for details.)

The starter kit comes with a Vonage-certified Linksys RT31P2 router, avoiding the need for a separate phone adapter. All you need is a high-speed Internet connection (cable or DSL) and a touchtone phone. After setting up your Vonage account, you'll have instant access to two lines, each with a separate phone number--you can even assign them different area codes, subject to availability. You'll still be able to surf the Web while talking on the phone or receiving faxes.

The router allows you to connect up to three PCs and two telephones or fax machines, and they'll all share a single Internet connection through which you can smoothly transfer data of all kinds. While talking on the phone, you can still share a printer, make backups, or simply move your latest presentation notes over to your laptop. With easy Web-based configuration, all these options are available at the click of a mouse. Linksys backs the router with a generous three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
The Linksys RT31P2 broadband router with two phone ports and three switched Ethernet ports, a power adapter, a setup CD with user's guide, a network cable, Vonage plan and support information, a Quick Installation card, and a registration card



Product Description
The Linksys RT31P2 Broadband Router with 2 PhonePorts acts as a splitter for your broadband Internet connection. Connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your home or office can share the Internet connection! Three local ports allow you to connect three systems, or attach other hubs and switches to add entire networks together! Two standard telephone jacks on the RT31P2 enable high-quality, feature-rich VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone service through your broadband connection, even while you're surfing the Internet. The RT31P2 router supports DHCP for automatic address acquisition, UPnP , and built-in NAT (Network address translation) keeps intruders out of your network. Get the Linksys RT31P2 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports and share your Internet connection, printers and files while enjoying the features and benefits of VoIP service! Order now!


Customer Reviews:   Read 36 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Worst Customer Service Ever - Most Disappointing   February 2, 2008
N. Iqbal (Aurora, CO United States)
When I terminated Vonage service, they charged the disconnection fee of around $30.00; however, they never advertise this anywhere. I was not aware of the hidden fees by vonage. I am outraged by this.

It took me almost 20 minutes to tell them I want to disconnect the service, but the operator would not accept this and wasted lots of my time, and I had to tell them again and again that I just want to disconnect the service, finally they did.

Now that I dont have vongage anymore, they have bombarded my mailbox with specials, and they need to stop this as well.

I am not recommending Vonage to anyone, especially because of bad support.







2 out of 5 stars phone ports die   December 15, 2007
Rogue Mac (Essex, MA United States)
I got this unit with my Vonage service. After about a year, phone port 1 went bad so Vonage moved my service to port 2. Now, about 2 years into my service, port 2 will go non-functional for hours at a time. I went through extensive troubleshooting with Vonage and the diagnosis was that the Linksys unit was defective. Two years is an unacceptable life span, as far as I'm concerned. By the way, the router portion of this unit has never shown any problems.


5 out of 5 stars RT31P2 Linksys with Via-Talk Upstate NY USA   November 23, 2007
REPUBLIC (NEW MEXICO-USA)
I use this router with Via-Talk upstate NY.
Once I got it up & going it works great!
I like Via-Talk. If I am talking a technical issue it
is lots easier when the person your talking to
speaks & understands English. Via-Talk is less $$ too.
I got my router from Via-Talk directly.



2 out of 5 stars Crap!   April 12, 2007
L. Arthur (Denver, CO)
Got the router, installed it, used it with Vonage for last 2 years:
1) Slow to reboot
2) Have to reboot after EVERY configuration screen.
3) Drops your calls when rebooting (some routers don't!)
4) Every 2-3 months the router gets "constipated" and gets very sluggish and unreliable requiring a HARD reset and reconfiguration (see #2 above).
5) This model is LOCKED to Vonage service.... can't change Voip service providers.
6) After 2 years the router simply quit working. All the lights work, but it doesn't route anymore and it doesn't let you make phone calls anymore.
7) Small glitches with its routing ability. The more configuration you do, the slower the routing becomes. Very underpowered processor doing the routing.

So yes, Vonage is inexpensive phone service.... but when you have to buy a new router every 1-2 years it isn't as cheap as you initially think!!



4 out of 5 stars Two good years, then she quit...   March 19, 2007
John P. Lewis (Chesapeake, VA USA)
I didn't have many problems with this unit until recently, when I was unable to place or receive calls. For the past six months, I had to do an occasional reboot (once/twice a month, maybe) when it would lock up and render my phone and internet service useless. The past couple of days, no dial tone and my incoming calls went right to voice mail. Spent an hour on the phone w/tech support troubleshooting today, only to have him tell me what I already knew - I needed a new adapter. I called customer service threatening to cancel if they didn't provide me with a phone adapter (I didn't pay for the first one, if they wanted to keep me as a customer, I wasn't going to pay for the second one). The account manager said no problem, and said they'd ship me out a new one pronto w/two day shipping.

I haven't had any problems with my Vonage service. Call quality has been suprisingly clear (thank you Cox for great broadband) and in the 2+ years I have been with them, this is the first real issue I have had, and they were quick to keep me as a customer. Good job Vonage!






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