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Linksys RT31P2 Router with Vonage VoIP Internet Phone Service Starter Kit

Linksys RT31P2 Router with Vonage VoIP Internet Phone Service Starter Kit

List Price: $135.00
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Features:
  • Place local and long-distance calls using a Vonage service plan
  • Low monthly rates; calls to Canada are treated like U.S. long distance
  • All plans include call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and more
  • No special access codes; just pick up and dial anyone, anywhere
  • Advanced Linksys router with 3 10/100 switched Ethernet ports, 2 RJ11 voice ports


Description:

Bring all your computers and telephones together under one comfortable umbrella, and save on long-distance charges, too. Designed for use with Vonage's VoIP service, this Linksys RT31P2 router avoids the need for a separate phone adapter and includes two phone jacks. After setting up your Vonage account, you'll have instant access to two lines, each with a separate phone number; you can even assign them different area codes (subject to availability). Best of all, using the phones won't interfere with your Internet connection--you can surf the web while receiving faxes or waiting on hold.

Easy Hardware Setup
Router has built-in VoIP phone adapter with two jacks: ideal for phone and fax.

Unlike other Internet telephone service providers, Vonage does not require special access or account numbers to make a phone call. Instead, just dial your party's phone number on your favorite telephone keypad. Vonage offers several calling plans, and all let you enjoy the call features you've become accustomed to--call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, three-way calling, call return, repeat dialing, and reliable long distance--plus other features that may be new to you, like free in-network calling and a phone number that travels with you. Vonage also supports short-form emergency 911 services, where available.

Visit www.vonage.com to see which plans offer which features. The flat monthly rates are quite reasonably priced, in our opinion, and with them you may save considerably compared to traditional phone service. International calls are available for additional low fees, with one economical exception: calls from the U.S. to Canada are treated like domestic long distance calls, rather than international.

The Linksys router allows you to connect up to three PCs and two telephones or fax machines, and they'll all share a single Internet connection through which you can smoothly transfer files of all kinds. Share a printer, trade music or video files, or simply move your latest presentation notes over to your laptop--with web-based configuration, all these options are available at the click of a button. Linksys backs the router with a generous three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Linksys RT31P2 broadband router with two phone ports, power adapter, setup CD with user's guide, network cable, Vonage plan and support information, Quick Installation card, registration card

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