Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
Thanks. I just disconnected the voice modem wires from the screw terminals. So far, so good - still have Ooma dialtone throughout. I think I now understand why I was getting the busy signal with those wires still connected but going nowhere. What I don't understand is why it works for awhile before dying.
I appreciate everyone's help. I'll report back if it is working/not working tomorrow.
Thanks!
I appreciate everyone's help. I'll report back if it is working/not working tomorrow.
Thanks!
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
Hopefully the whole problem was just some wires coming loose in that little box junction.
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Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
That little junction box is a real mess - and from the picture, has 7 cables going to it. My recommendation is to replace it with a punchdown block that is made to handle that many wires. It is no wonder that your dialtone was flakey - that little junction box is made for (at the most) 4 cables.SLOoma wrote:Thanks. I just disconnected the voice modem wires from the screw terminals. So far, so good - still have Ooma dialtone throughout. I think I now understand why I was getting the busy signal with those wires still connected but going nowhere. What I don't understand is why it works for awhile before dying.
I appreciate everyone's help. I'll report back if it is working/not working tomorrow.
Thanks!
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VoIP hardware: 2 Telo w/3 handsets & Linx / ooma core
Total Lines: 8 / Numbers: 11 / Handsets: 20
Lifetime Premier Member
Friends don't remember what Landline Integration was or why we did it.
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
Glad it's sorted: My new checklist readsThat little junction box is a real mess - and from the picture, has 7 cables going to it. My recommendation is to replace it with a punchdown block that is made to handle that many wires. It is no wonder that your dialtone was flakey - that little junction box is made for (at the most) 4 cables.
Check that you don't have DSL (dry loop etc) coming in to your house; you only had a single line phone service; you don't have some kind of smart-phone/pbx/DIY JUNCTION BOX or other equipment between your OOMA and the NIB.
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Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
Everything is working, so I will leave as is for now. It never gave me problems before.lbmofo wrote:That little junction box is a real mess - and from the picture, has 7 cables going to it. My recommendation is to replace it with a punchdown block that is made to handle that many wires. It is no wonder that your dialtone was flakey - that little junction box is made for (at the most) 4 cables.
Your checklist did remind me that I had disconnected the voice modem which connected to the junction box.southsound wrote:Check that you don't have DSL (dry loop etc) coming in to your house; you only had a single line phone service; you don't have some kind of smart-phone/pbx/DIY JUNCTION BOX or other equipment between your OOMA and the NIB.
Thanks all!
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
SLOoma, you have mixed up some of the quotes LOL
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
I have a similar problem. Panasonic phones work perfectly connected to the Ooma. When I plugged Ooma into my home phone network and then connected a second Panasonic set tot he phone plug I hear Ooma signal but when I dial I always have busy signal. Flash button does not help.
Nothing else is connected to the wall...no other services... Any idea what happens and what can I do to fix it?
Sincerely
Yakov
Nothing else is connected to the wall...no other services... Any idea what happens and what can I do to fix it?
Sincerely
Yakov
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
This thread is a good read on how to distribute dialtone throughout the house. Before anything else, make sure you disconnected your house network from the phone company.kame60 wrote:I have a similar problem. Panasonic phones work perfectly connected to the Ooma. When I plugged Ooma into my home phone network and then connected a second Panasonic set tot he phone plug I hear Ooma signal but when I dial I always have busy signal. Flash button does not help.
Nothing else is connected to the wall...no other services... Any idea what happens and what can I do to fix it?
Sincerely
Yakov
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
To distribute dial tone via your home wiring to multiple phones you must use the WALL port, it has additional drive capability. See https://www.ooma.com/support/knowledgeb ... hone-jacks for more info ...
Re: Distributing Dial Tone stopped working
The wall port does not provide a dial tone. It accepts a dial tone from a landline to integrate it with Ooma.gwwooley wrote:To distribute dial tone via your home wiring to multiple phones you must use the WALL port, it has additional drive capability. See https://www.ooma.com/support/knowledgeb ... hone-jacks for more info ...
Customer since January 2009
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
Telo2 with 2 Handsets and a Linx
Telo with 2 Handsets, a Linx, and a Safety Phone
Telo2 with 2 Handsets and a Linx