Obi212 vs Obi200+Obiline
blueman2:
Quote from: azrobert on May 09, 2019, 01:50:09 pm
I think that is the best approach. They would be able to make calls with the internet down. You also won't need any changes for 911. The OBi110 default for outbound is POTS. The OBi212 should be the same.
If they lost power they might not be able to make calls. The old version of the OBi110 had a relay, so when power was lost it would get hard wired to POTS. I don't think the OBi212 has this feature. You could keep one phone connected directly to POTS for this reason.
Yup, you read my mind. I was going to use a Y adapter on the POTS line, one going to Obi212 and other going to a dumb phone (no power required). Then they will always have an emergency phone. I will probably paint it red!!
It is really sad that we have to do this for our elderly, but there are just so many scams and they do fall for them. Tracking and blocking calls is the only way I know to reduce the risk of them falling for a really big scam.
ProfTech:
That sounds like a good plan. I used GV for about 1 1/2 years but never experimented with their Spam blocking feature. If it doesn't work to your liking you might consider porting their POTS number to Callcentric and using the great telemarketer blocking features they offer for free. But you'll lose the backup POTS capability. In our area local calls were free on ATT so I routed all local calls to POTS and long distance to Callcentric. It worked great but having the POTS line just for backup could be a big drag on the wallet. Be forewarned though, people have been reporting a lot of problems with the "New" GV that is apparently in place now.
*Edited* You will have to test it for yourself but I thought I remembered reading that they brought the failover relay back in the 212 so you might not need the Y adapter and separate phone.
blueman2:
Quote from: ProfTech on May 10, 2019, 03:49:58 am
...You will have to test it for yourself but I thought I remembered reading that they brought the failover relay back in the 212 so you might not need the Y adapter and separate phone.
Well, I ordered a Obi212 from Amazon, but got the 202. Returned it and ordered another one. And got the 202 AGAIN!! Amazon apparently has some issue where their system thinks the 212 and 202 are the same box. So still waiting.
But I did run across this info, which seems to indicate it has a mechanical relay that will connect FXO (line in) to FXS (phone) on power loss, as you suggested. That would be VERY nice feature!! I will confirm once I finally get Amazon to send me the right thing....
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Works with Up to Four (4) VoIP Services
T.38 Real Time Fax over IP
High Quality Voice over IP Technology
Built-In FXS Phone Port with 5 REN
Built-In FXO Line Port with Relay to FXS on Power Loss
Built-In Router with QoS for VoIP Traffic Prioritization
USB Port for Use with OBiWiFi5G Wireless Adapter, OBiBT Bluetooth Adapter or Storage Device
OBiTALK Web Portal: The OBiTALK Web Portal allows you to manage your OBi endpoints and your Circle of Trust.
The OBiTALK portal helps OBi users configure, add services and manage their OBi devices with ease.
Call Forwarding on All Calls, Busy Calls, Forward on No Answer
Caller ID – Name & Number
Call Waiting
Call Transfer
Block by Caller ID
Automatic Call Back
Do Not Disturb
Conference Calling
Anonymous Calling
Message Waiting Indication - Visual and Tone Based[/li][/list]
Marc:
Did you ever get the Obi212 working with the POTS line? I don't seem to find any instructions on how to do it. Anyone have it working who could tell me how to do it?
Thanks,
Marc
drgeoff:
Quote from: Marc on June 17, 2020, 07:07:17 pm
Did you ever get the Obi212 working with the POTS line? I don't seem to find any instructions on how to do it. Anyone have it working who could tell me how to do it?
Thanks,
Marc
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