Magic jack technical connection help, please

Question

The network connections are in the basement, my wifes new desktop, the wall phone jack, a Netgear wireless router and the cordless phone base that has 4 phones. My Wi-Fi lap top is upstairs where I hang out.

I am confused on how I can try the magic jack without disconnecting the the base etc. I want to make calls upstairs. there is a phone jack up here, but I misplaced the filter for DSL. Plus the cordless has no wire. I going nuts. should I buy a cheap corded phone for up here? for when I want to call long distance? I think you need a monitor to see caller ID etc. am I wrong? I'm dying to try it but want to do it right. Can I plug the wired cheap phone in my wireless lap top??

Please help, I know this sounds crazy.

Answer 1

Magic Jack plugs into a USB port on one of your computers. It will work better with a good high speed connection. Can be a bit flaky with slower sources, like DSL. You get what you pay for. I would NOT buy one. Heard too many horror stories

Answer 2

Majgc Jack is no magic at all, but a complete scam.

They will charge you and spam  your computer with ads (like JUNO free internet) to pay for the rest. Good luck

Its cheaper to just skype people...

Answer 3

If you have a cordless system with a base and 3 satellite units, just plug the base unit into the MJ which I assume is located on your upstairs desktop and then you can use any of the satellite units.  You don't need to worry about a filter since it is a VoIP device and not a regular phone line.  BTW they will charge you if you order anything but 1 MJ, standard shipping only.  If you order rush shipping (which is a joke) or more than 1 unit they charge immediately.  Of course they don't tell you this...