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johnnyboy · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 24

ktg · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 11

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sbw07 · MagicJack Contributor Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 74

ktg- you need to allow hidden folders to be shown. To do that:
1. Click Start
2. Open My Computer
3. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options
4. Select the View Tab
5. Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders
6. Click Yes to confirm
7. Click OK
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ktg · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 11

ansonosmond · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject: Modem Handset

I would like to know if it is possible to use the 56k modem to run a regular phone also? I would like to get away from the USB adaptor that magicjack gives to you. It seems to be giving me trouble when it is plugged in for several days.

I have the output of the magic jack plugged into one of my phone lines to run all of the phones in my house. (I disconnected the line goinging outside of my house, since I only use my cell phone) After a couple of days it seems to hang up and needs to be restarted. It would be awsome if someone could figure that out.
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johnnyboy · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 24

steve1975 · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 20

just try it. be adventurous

30secs · MagicJack User Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 36

johnnyboy, any chance you can help us macbook users?

couch-potato · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

I too want to be dongle free - with a handheld phone.

I am running out of USB ports - the dongle already broke one USB port, the second one is now loose and wobbly - anytime I want to use my digital camera I have to remove the dongle - when I switch from MJ dongle to digital camera and back to MJ again everytime I connect or disconnect anything to the USB port it gives off sparks - I am sure it is going to quit working soon.

Please somebody find a way to make MJ dongle-free work with the modem port - somebody with more technical knowledge than myself.

johnnyboy · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 24

gomesweb · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Jhonnyboy, this works like a charm. It's really awesome. I got my first MJ a while back, and have been sifting through this forum for many days now.
I travel frequently and this is the greatest tip I've used so far. Much obliged!

gomesweb · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Question:
Everything worked fine till I rebooted my notebook. Now, when I click on the new shortcut I created for the hard drive MJ, the MJ window tells me to "Please activate you MagicJack to continue..." at the bottom.
Even though I'm still allowed to make calls normally, I was wondering if that's normal, a glitch or will it become a problem later on?
Again, much obliged.

P.S. I'd also like to reiterate my thanks to jhonnyboy and all the techies on call Very Happy

jojochez

I don't think this tip was stated previously in this particular forum, please excuse if it is>>>

After following all instructions stated in the previous posts:

If you copy the shortcut to magicJackLoader.exe in your startup folder, MJ will start automatically at computer boot up. Startup folder is located at: c:\Documents and Settings\"user login"\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Just copy shortcut in this folder.

Also, If any of you have the same problem I had with having to unplug/plug the MJ after you reboot your computer, copying that shortcut
in the startup folder solves that problem. Meaning, follow all instructions for dongle-free MJ but leave MJ plugged in with phones attached.

Hope I stated this correctly and that this helps....

gritz123 · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 5

thanks for the trick! excelent post. any trick to rewire a modem mack to work with magicjack?