Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

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roadrunnerray
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Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by roadrunnerray » Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:57 am

Can I connect my Ooma Telo base unit directly to my computer via a USB cable
and then plug the HD3 phone into the Ooma Telo unit?

Will this work?

Thanks for any thoughts.

murphy
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by murphy » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:23 am

No. The Telo connects to an Ooma server directly using a vpn.
The HD3 connects to the Telo wirelessly using DECT 6.
Customer since January 2009
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
Telo2 with 2 Handsets and a Linx

roadrunnerray
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by roadrunnerray » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:27 am

Many thanks Murphy.

Is there any way I can use my HD3 phone without plugging the base unit into my router?

murphy
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by murphy » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:29 am

No.

Mine has been connected to my router since 2009.
Customer since January 2009
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
Telo2 with 2 Handsets and a Linx

roadrunnerray
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by roadrunnerray » Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:38 am

Thanks, I had wanted to use the phone when traveling without needing to connect to a router.

murphy
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by murphy » Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:17 pm

I don't use it but there is a smartphone Ooma app that can be used to make calls using your Ooma number as long as the smartphone has a data connection, preferably over WiFi.
Customer since January 2009
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
Telo2 with 2 Handsets and a Linx

thomasm
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Re: Connecting Ooma directly to my computer

Post by thomasm » Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:06 am

Ooma offers a Wi-Fi adapter for the Telo. This could be an option if the place you are staying at offers Wi-Fi service.

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