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    SKYPE INDIA





    When I first came to the USA ten years ago (yes, its been ten years), I used to spend more than 50 cents per minute calling India. A fair proportion of my small graduate research assistant salary was spent on international calls. Over the years, the phone call rate to India has progressively gone down (currently I am paying 11 cents for phone calls). Since i was introduced to Skype (which uses P2P technology to offer free internet calling), the cost for much of my international calling has reduced to zero. The sound quality is far superior than for most international phone calls. There is almost no time lag (which makes a huge difference).
    Right now, I am in Boston for the Internet and Society conference. From my hotel room, I have already had two international conversations, one with someone in India, another with someone in Brazil. I am also using Skype for communicating with my colleagues back in California (why pay roaming charges on a cell phone, or outrageous hotel phone bills).
    Apart from the slight disruption in sleep cycle (with the three hour difference), I can work from my hotel room in Boston, as if I was back at my desk in California. And that's primarily because of Skype. The sound quality on Yahoo and MSN audio chat just does not measure up. Also, I like Skype's use of the phone icon for showing active calls, and the sound of the phone ring when someone calls you on Skype. I even like seeing the number of Skype users online (1,002,689 right now).
    Yes, there are some usability issues. And the Skype conferencing facility still needs a lot of work. But Skype is living proof of the fact that usefulness can trump everything else. Skype fulfills a real, long-unmet need, and fulfills it better than anything else out there.
    If you are still using Yahoo/MSN/AOL for voice chats, then give Skype a try. You will be pleasantly surprised at the difference.

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    Hey you should also try the reliance global call for a change. Reliance global call are a virtual calling card service provider in USA for morde than 3 years and they have a great reputation as for price or the call quality and service. Reliance global call have recently reduced their rates to 1.99 cents / min. You can make call from anywhere and any phone.

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    Hey
    Can anybody inform if the skype videocalls work in India with the upload speed of 0.40mbps. Are you all speakinbg on audio calls or video calls.My experience with skype videocalls is terrible. I am unable to make any calls from my place Tiruchirappalli India.

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    My ISP BSNL speed upto 512 Kbps:

    Skype video either way ( usually to U.S) and chat possible at same time.
    I am not sure/checked/ about Video calls or audio calls.
    After I start chat mode, i switch on my video camera , and the other end also does the same thing.
    Para two:
    Update to latest version. ( I am also doing it now )
    Update version: 5.3.0.116
    Feedback.
    Last edited by essbebe; 06-03-11 at 01:10 PM. Reason: skype version

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    I stopped using normal telephones long back. For the past five years I have been using Yahoo Messenger or Skype for calling.

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    i am using both skype and sip,..

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    Quote Originally Posted by essbebe View Post
    My ISP BSNL speed upto 512 Kbps:

    Skype video either way ( usually to U.S) and chat possible at same time.
    I am not sure/checked/ about Video calls or audio calls.
    After I start chat mode, i switch on my video camera , and the other end also does the same thing.
    Para two:
    Update to latest version. ( I am also doing it now )
    Update version: 5.3.0.116
    Feedback.
    Thank you essbebe. I need your help in enabling my vonage through netgear router and telenet modem. Can you call my number , or give me your number sothat I can call you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raaman View Post
    Thank you essbebe. I need your help in enabling my vonage through netgear router and telenet modem. Can you call my number , or give me your number sothat I can call you.
    please do not put your phone number on the forum.. this against the rules..
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    @raaman
    Sorry. My health does not permit long conversations on phone, and I always try to help step by step ( even though time consuming), members here to the extent I can.
    Please EDIT and delete your Phone number as advised by @mickey.
    You can send PM ( Private message to me)
    In case it is needed, I will call you. telephone calls NOT charged FREE!!!

    I prefer the forum to post my replies , to get additional inputs from other members also.
    2.
    In the meantime please provide following details;
    vonage model No: VDV21-VD with LCD display ? ( mine)
    netgear router : Model No NETGEAR614V6 wifi router ( mine)
    and telenet modem.Model/number.
    3.
    If you are connected to Internet only with the Telenet modem 90%
    of the job is done.
    Simply use "Always On" PPPoE mode
    ( In modem WAN page Your ID/PW are stored /entered )
    Enable DHCP. Give range say 192.168.1.2range 192.168.1.10
    Rest all easy. after checking that Vonage works Ok.
    4.
    As it is do you get an Audio message when you lift the VOIP Phone ?
    or see any error message in the display?
    give feeedback.
    wait : for screenshots ref etc : more if needed.


    Vonage settings status page:

    http://www.indiabroadband.net/voice-...tml#post329345 (MagicJack on BSNL)
    Last edited by essbebe; 10-06-11 at 07:45 PM.

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    Thank you essbebe. I have edited the post but the information is already there in mickey's response. My Vonage model is VDV22-VD. There is no video display for any error code. Only the lights glow. Netgear router model is MR 814v2. Modem is telenet TNDSL 2120. I do not know toresetthe modem. i need guidance from start of how the jacks to be connected and the sequence of powering up the units. Kindly guide me.

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    Step A : keep aside Vonage and netgear wifi router
    Confirm how you are connected to Interent now ?
    Take Modem telenet TNDSL 2120.
    connect to your desktop computer and make settings as shown in this
    link.
    New Page 1
    [if pages are not same confirm].

    confirm can connect to Internet and surf.

    Then type 192.168.1.1/main.html
    do you get any Advanced options ?
    Last edited by essbebe; 10-06-11 at 07:45 PM.

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    Dear essbebe
    the pages do not look the same. It is like this.

    Board ID: 96338L-2M-8M
    Software Version: 3.02L.09.A2pB020a.d17l
    Bootloader (CFE) Version: 1.0.37-6.8

    This information reflects the current status of your DSL connection.

    Line Rate - Upstream (Kbps): 726
    Line Rate - Downstream (Kbps): 7787
    LAN IP Address: 192.168.1.1
    Default Gateway: 117.201.32.1
    Primary DNS Server: 218.248.255.141
    Secondary DNS Server: 218.248.245.1

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    Both are same.
    Hardware/software versions are same. Do not compare the values.
    See the Menu items on the left.
    Only color of the menu pages are different !

    Step 1:
    Adsl modem
    TNDS2120 ( same as Beetel 220BXI/Wa3002_g4 less wifi etc )
    http://210.212.160.18/broadband-conf/dareglobal.htm
    for settings. ( old version menu pages ).
    wait......
    Check this ;
    http://www.mydataone.net/router/utstar300r2unew.html


    confirm, you get connected to Internet and can surf now.
    System/modem starts automatically now.
    ( presume in LAN page you enabled DHCP option )

    Step 2 :
    Vonage :VDV22-VD.
    Follow diagram in Post No 9.
    http://www.indiabroadband.net/attach...al-picture.jpg
    Lift the handset and do you get any audio message/ Tone !

    Step 3 :
    wifi router.NETGEAR MR 814v
    Pending......

    feedback :

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    I get this picture after doing all as you have said. Some fields are disabled in mine but enabled in yours.

    VPI / VCI: 0 / 35
    Connection Type: PPPoE
    Service Name: 0.35
    Service Category: UBR
    IP Address: Automatically Assigned
    Service State: Enabled
    NAT: Disabled
    Firewall: Disabled
    IGMP Multicast: Disabled
    Quality Of Service: Enabled

    Kindly tell me what to do now.

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    TNDS2120 ( same as Beetel 220BXI/Wa3002_g4 less wifi etc )
    How you are getting connected to Internet now ?
    with which modem ?

    confirm this page is similar in TNDS2120. (and enable NAT. etc.)
    Last edited by essbebe; 06-10-11 at 12:50 PM.

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    Dear essbebe,
    I connect to internet through the TNDSL 2120 modem only. The WAN setup screen shot is like this.
    Wide Area Network (WAN) Setup

    Choose Add, Edit, or Remove to configure WAN interfaces.
    Choose Save/Reboot to apply the changes and reboot the system.

    VPI/VCI Con. ID Category Service Interface Protocol Igmp QoS VlanId State Remove Edit
    0/35 1 UBR 0.35 ppp_0_35_1 PPPoE Disabled Enabled N/A Enabled
    1/39 1 UBR mer_1_39 nas_1_39 MER Disabled Disabled N/A Enabled

    Kindly advise further. I suggest one phone talk will clarify. At your comfort please.

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    At about 4 PM ( be Online 4PM onwards )
    check your IP here.
    What Is My IP Address? Lookup IP, Hide IP, Change IP, Trace IP and more...
    say 117.xx.xx.xx
    PM to me along with your Phone number. ( also vonage number )

    Post here :
    in computer:
    START RUN
    window opens
    type cmd
    ok
    New window opens
    type ipconfig /all
    copy/paste data here.


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    Thank you for the sharing. I use Skype to make long distance or local call also. Local is free and I used it as tele-conference to settle some urgent stuff.

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    check now the IP address and send PM.
    Did you switch offf the modem earlier ?
    Enable DHCP in modem LAN page give range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.10
    Did you enable NAT ?
    waiting;
    check my modem.

    You cannot expect the modem pages to be same, and in this case it should be same which you say not correct.
    You have to make screen shot of each modem page and attach here.

    @raaman
    Download this application send ID and PW. by P.M.
    TeamViewer - Free Remote Access and Remote Desktop Sharing over the Internet
    Last edited by essbebe; 06-10-11 at 05:58 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Dear essbebe here are the screen shots three attachments enclosed. Kindly advise.
    Attached Images Attached Images

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    Default SETUP pictures for TNDSL 2120 modem

    UNreadable pictures. delete all.

    Check these and make same entries in your modem.
    Confirm You get connected to Internet as soon as you switch on system
    ( computer and Modem )
    Last edited by essbebe; 10-06-11 at 07:49 PM.

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    Confirmed to day on Phone 0431 24XXXXX
    @ramaan has set up Vonage with local help.on June 22nd .

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    Mr Nair,
    Thank you very much. The problem has been resolved with local assistance.

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