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Newegg Shell Shocker: Obihai OBI202 $59.99

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BestFind wrote: I have now received the Obi202 that I bought and have also received the VOIP unlock code from FPL. What now? Do you have step by step instruction onto how to configure my Obi202 with FPL?
I would recommend posting in this thread instead for FPL issues: merged-freephoneline-ca-free-local-soft ... ip-821229/

I do recommend using the Obitalk portal for initial setup until newcomers get things working the way they want to, especially if they plan on using Google Voice. After you're comfortable and setup properly, stop using the portal.

1)The easiest way to setup a VoIP account on an Obihai ATA is to visit http://www.obitalk.com/obinet/
2)Then create an account/register.
3)Then add your Obihai ATA to the portal.
4)Then click the SP# (for FPL use SP1) you wish to configure.
5)Then scroll down the page and select the "next" button for "Obitalk Compatible Service Provider" (you will have to pay for a VoIP service, unless you have a Google Voice phone number).
6)Click "Accept" on the 911 pop up window.
7)Select "freephoneline" from the list.
8)If you're using Freephoneline for 911 service, then ensure "Use This Service for Emergency 911 Calls" is selected.
9)Fill in Username and Password (provided by FPL after logging in at https://www.freephoneline.ca/showSipSettings; SIP Usename and SIP password).
10) Click "save"


I was reviewing your post and saw that it seems that one can go thru obitalk or IP address but not both.
correct
Since obitalk.com seems to ask for $10 (eventually outside of my warranty period) I would want perhaps to start to do manually.
They only charge $10 USD for updating firmware via the Obitalk web portal outside of your warranty period (and if you to email or call them for technical support outside of the warranty period). That's it. There's two other ways of updating firmware.

You can still use the web portal to do whatever you want, after updating firmware, outside of the warranty period.

Can You give me a link that can guide me?
Visit https://www.obitalk.com/info/faq/OBi202 ... b-from-WAN

http://forum.fongo.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=16090
(For manual setup)

or

http://forum.fongo.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=16196 (use this if you're not using your own router; that is, if you were provided a crummy modem/router combo from your ISP then chances are this guide is going to work better for you)
(for manual setup)

Edit: Should you encounter one-way audio issues or dead air, visit merged-freephoneline-ca-free-local-soft ... st24955445
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BestFind wrote: Since obitalk.com seems to ask for $10 (eventually outside of my warranty period) I would want perhaps to start to do manually.
You may need to do the following in order access the OBi202 via IP: https://www.obitalk.com/info/faq/OBi202 ... b-from-WAN

By the way, if you don't disable Obitalk Service (in addition to other settings), Obihai can remotely upgrade firmware on your device without your permission, in the middle of a storm with power flickering, while you're out somewhere. If the power goes out in the middle of a firmware upgrade, you run the risk of wrecking your ATA. Do you want a bricked device? I don't. A UPS might be a good idea, by the way (http://www.newegg.ca/UPS/SubCategory/ID-72. Doesn't have to be from Newegg. Tons of places sell them).

If firmware can be upgraded remotely, Obihai has access to your ATA and can make changes. That's fine if you need technical support. It's not fine if you're into privacy.

After 1 year is up, in order to continue using Obitalk.com to upgrade firmware, you'll need to pay a $10 USD annual fee. However, you don't need to pay if you upgrade firmware manually. Best to learn now how to do it manually, unless, of course, you like paying annual fees.

There's two ways to update firmware for free even if the ATA is out of warranty:

A. Dialing ***6 (and then pressing "1" if an update is available)

http://www.obihai.com/docs/OBiProvisioningGuide.pdf (page 15)

This is a faster method than using the Obitalk web portal since you don't have to log into anything.

B. Manually updating firmware via the device:
http://www.obihai.com/docs/OBiDeviceAdminGuide.pdf (page 43)

Also found after visiting http://www.obihai.com/docs-downloads and clicking on "OBi Device Firmware"


New firmware releases offer new options that sometimes aren't quickly added to the web portal. Consequently, imo, it's best to stop relying on the web portal. You can (and, imo, should) use the Obitalk.com portal for initial setup (and keep in mind that you must use the web portal to activate Google Voice on your ATA), but eventually, people should learn to stop using it, in my opinion--unless, of course, you want to use OBiExtras ($4.99/month USD service). I don't.


To ensure Obihai and a ITSP provider can't, without your permission, update your device's firmware remotely, you must do the following (all three steps):

1. Dial ***1, and enter the IP address you're told into your web browser

2. Navigate to System Management-->Auto Provisioning

a) For Auto Firmware Update ---> ensure method is disabled

b) For ITSP Provisioning ---> change method to disabled (uncheck default box)

c) For OBiTalk Provisioning--->change method to disabled (uncheck default box)
Keep in mind changes made in Obitalk.com web portal will no longer transfer to your device
after this change is made.

(submit)

3. Navigate to Voice Services-->OBiTALK Service-->Obitalk service Settings
a) uncheck enable and uncheck the default box
You will not be able to call other Obihai devices using their respective Obitalk numbers after making this change. Also the OBi Echo test will no longer work if you disable OBiTALK Service.

(submit/reboot)

Credit goes to Pianoguy for teaching me about this issue.

Anyway, again, you'll find a lot of info over here: newegg-ca-obi200-39-99cad-obi202-59-99c ... k-1882793/
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Thanks so much.

I followed your steps and everything work like a charm.

I do have 2 more questions.

1. I want to now port over my Bell land line number. I know how to do it, however FPL says it would take 12-14 days to complete. How do I know when this is done? Would FPL advises that my land number is now on FPL?

2. I have a long distance provider(Call Select) attached to my Bell landline for long distance calls. Does this link gets broken when I move to FPL? How do I know when I dial 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx or 011-44 etc that FPL is now carrying the call and charge me instead of Call Select?

Thank you again. I feel a new sense of freedom from being slave to Bell in all these years (41 years!). Really was forced to look at alternatives from Bell ruthless and undeserved escalation of fees every year/quarter!
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BestFind wrote: 1. I want to now port over my Bell land line number. I know how to do it, however FPL says it would take 12-14 days to complete. How do I know when this is done? Would FPL advises that my land number is now on FPL?
FPL will email you to let you know your phone number transfer is complete.
from http://support.freephoneline.ca/entries ... r-porting-
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BestFind wrote: Thanks so much.
I recommend testing with an incoming call to your FPL number.
I have a long distance provider(Call Select) attached to my Bell landline for long distance calls. Does this link gets broken when I move to FPL?
Yes
How do I know when I dial 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx or 011-44 etc that FPL is now carrying the call and charge me instead of Call Select?
Well, the call won't complete unless you add Worid Credits to your FPL account first. So don't add credits, try a call outside of FPL's free calling area, and wait for the error message that says the call is not covered by your tarrif plan.

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