Linx VoIP Phone and Device

As a current user of multiple Ooma Telos, and multiple Linx units, I'm very satisfied with the Linx performance. For years, I've been forced to keep a traditional land-line available for use with a fax machine. Ooma Linx is a game changer for me with that respect. More on that in my review. First things First - A Linx REQUIRES that you purchase an Ooma Telo and use the Ooma Phone Service. The Linx ties to the Telo,and uses the phone service from Ooma. Because it's wireless, you don't need to run phone lines everywhere. Because it's digital-wireless, you get very good noiseless audio from the system. The Like the Ooma, the Linx has a phone jack which allows you to use traditional land-line type phones with it. These items can be answering machines, fax machines, corded phones, wireless phones, caller ID boxes, and possibly (although I have not tested this) devices like DirectTV boxes or TiVo boxes. In a nutshell, the Linx provides a remote wireless phone jack for your Ooma system. Pros: 1. Wireless. Linx lets you have a phone jack virtually anywhere in your house without running cables. 2. Digital. the wireless communication between the Linx and the Telo is digital, meaning less noise, better range, better security. 3. Encrypted. While some equipment may be "digital", not all equipment is encrypted. Linx uses DECT6.0 encryption. This means nobody can snoop or listen in on any of your calls. 4. Status light on unit. If it's glowing blue, you are good to go, if not, you can determine what's up by the color. 5. Fax machines WORK with Linx. There is a configuration - but they work great! 6. Existing traditional phone equipment works with the Linx. 7. VERY flexible configurations. I could go on and on about what Oomas benefits are but this is a review for the Linx! Cons. 1. If you lose power,you lose your phone line. Ooma & Linx (and your internet as well) require power unlike traditional phone lines. I recommend connecting your internet equipment & ooma to a UPS (uninterruptable power supply). 2. In the pros, I list that a fax machine will work, and that is absolutely true. However, like modems, fax transmissions have evolved to take advantage of better phone lines and can now utilize faster phone line connection speeds than older fax machines could. When using a VoIP service such as Ooma or Vonage, you will not be able to use your fax machine at the fastest possible settings. It's not a bad thing but it is something I should mention. I have had zero issues sending and receiving faxes using a newer type fax machine with Ooma, Just remember this if you are expecting the absolute highest speed from your fax. (If you want/need that, then stick with a traditional land-line - or use a service) In a nutshell, I recommend the Ooma, the Linx, and the service for anyone who wants reliable, inexpensive, and flexible phone service without a traditional land line.

Works great with Ooma Telo II! Simply Plug it in in wall outlet near base Press registration button for 3 seconds Ooma will tall "Registration mode is activated" Then will tell registration is complete and one LED will turn blue second LED will blink orange or red for a while (do not unplug it until both LEDS are blue.. Simple and easy as it can be. Check that both devices have dial tone.. if one does not or both at the same time (if you have Premier Subscription you will have 2 phone numbers - I use one as Main which I ported from Vonage and one as fax number. Reboot base station it should work On fax machine Turn off ECM mode and decrease bound rate to lowest possible (on my fax machine it was 0) Switch to Auto-answer Test your fax for sending and receiving by faxing Print test page to HP fax testing number 1-888-473-2963 You should receive fax back in a few minutes and receive fax back from HP. I have no idea why so many people complaining that it doesn't work when it does. You get free fax features for 9.99 a months.. other VOIP companies charge from 12.95 to 29,99 months.. Why you guys complain so much when in reality you should say thank you

I purchased this so I could use a 2nd phone number I have with my Ooma Premier Service strictly as a fax number. Setup was easy and the fax was working within a couple of minutes.

A snap to setup and connect to Ooma base station. Plug, play and forget about it! Works seamlessly.

I have this set for my fax machine - works perfectly! Since we have the Premier service, I have a second number from OOMA - I use that as a separate fax line. I designated that # to only go to the Linx and it to ignore the main house line - so now I have a dedicated fax machine and fax line.