Can someone PLEASE share a EASY and WORKING solution for 911 with the Obi110?

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otherwhirl:
There are all of these threads on here that are quite confusing.

Anyone here actually have a WORKING solution with their Obi110?

I'm not a super geek or anything like that , so the simpler the better. :)

Thanks!

ProfTech:
The Obi 110 comes pre-configured out of the box to make 911 calls through the Line port which is supposed to be connected to your standard AT&T phone line or whoever you currently use for phone service. No configuration is necessary at all on your part. If you either do not have or do not intend to connect a phone line to it that is the only time you need to make any changes in the settings at all. We need more information about how you intend to use the Obi to answer your question.

otherwhirl:
Hi,
Thaks for the quick response.

So will this require that I have service with AT&T or a similar service should I use the out of the box option already in place for the Obi110?

My ultimate goal is to not have to use any other service other than GV (and/or another reliable free service...)

In terms of Equipment, all I have is my Obi110 and my standard trimline phone plugged into it. Of course I also have my ISP (Comcast)

Thanks!

RonR:
otherwhirl,

With no service provider other than Google Voice on your OBi, about the best you can do is call a regular telephone number when you dial 911.  If you call your local police or fire department, they may be able to give you a regular number that will terminate at the same dispatcher as 911 calls do.  Be aware, however, that calling in this manner will not automatically give the dispatcher your name, location, etc. as a true 911 call would.

The following configuration change will map 911 calls to a regular number through SP1:


Physical Interfaces -> PHONE Port -> OutboundCallRoute:

{([1-9]x?*(Mpli)):pp},{(<#:>):li},{(<911:12341234567>):sp1},{**0:aa},{***:aa2},{(<**1:>(Msp1)):sp1},
{(<**2:>(Msp2)):sp2},{(<**8:>(Mli)):li},{(<**9:>(Mpp)):pp},{(Mpli):pli}

where 12341234567 is the number you wish to be called when you dial 911.

Dav3yDark0:
otherwhirl,

There are a number of VoIP providers that can offer you E911 service for a small monthly fee. I think Callcentric offers it for about $1.50/month, and there are many other providers who have similar offerings. Currently, for my own setup, I have my magicJack on the LINE port of my OBi110 to use for 911 service.

Dave

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