PAP2T box problems

[Buzby]

I've just got a Linksys PAP2T box from Ebay, but it does not appear to be working.

Power light comes on and blinks 3 times, then the internet light comes on followed by the two line indicator lights for a second. They all then go off and the power LED turns red before it all starts again.

I've tried a couple of the recovery programs out there, but the can't communicate with the box.

Is there a fix out there, or am I now the proud owner of a useless lump of plastic?

Thanks in advance.

[NorthernElectric]

Have you tried this factory reset procedure?

[Buzby]

I tried that, Cliff, but the thing isn't getting anywhere beyond what I'm guessing is a P.O.S.T.

[Jack Ryan]

Try another plug-pack, just in case. If that doesn't work, go to 1 (purchase a PAP2)

Jack

[Buzby]

Tried another power pack...........no dice.

Time to hit up the seller for a refund and get another one.

[twocvbloke]

From reading up on PAP2T boxes prior to my getting one (I got lucky, was unused and not programmed!), some have a custom firmware which can be a PITA if they're not on a service they're programmed for, so could do as you have there and get stuck in a bootloop if the requirements aren't met, and often means it's pretty much goosed...

Hopefully yours gets sorted, either through replacement or with some fiddling (possibly a stock firmware reflash via the JTAG header inside the unit?), they're useful little things, even just as a simple intercom ringdown circuit device (see link below)...

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=6225.0

[Buzby]

From reading up on PAP2T boxes prior to my getting one (I got lucky, was unused and not programmed!), some have a custom firmware which can be a PITA if they're not on a service they're programmed for, so could do as you have there and get stuck in a bootloop if the requirements aren't met, and often means it's pretty much goosed...

Hopefully yours gets sorted, either through replacement or with some fiddling (possibly a stock firmware reflash via the JTAG header inside the unit?), they're useful little things, even just as a simple intercom ringdown circuit device (see link below)...

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=6225.0

I saw your bargain, Deux Chevaux, and was inspired.

I'm wanting to cut the cord. The only reason I have a landline was that my mother could call and take advantage of her call plan. With her now in a home, I'd rather go cheaper.

I bought the PAP2T after seeing that I could have telephones ringing the British way on an extra line.

I was also hoping to get our service moved over this month as my billing date is the 18th. Looks like I'm paying for an extra month of line.

[Buzby]

Requested item to be returned. Seller is hitting me with stuff I should do to make it work. Stuff I started 2 days ago, and I documented to the seller. So the dance begins.....

I've already ordered a Sipura 2100, which I understand is the same thing. It's only in MA, so I'm hoping it arrives on Friday or before so I can cancel the current service, and transfer the number.

[Babybearjs]

Rule #1: DON'T trust ebay sellers on used equipment. if the sale is AS-IS.... its probably broke to begin with.... I lost over $100 on purchases this last year because of this....

[Buzby]

Rule #1: DON'T trust ebay sellers on used equipment. if the sale is AS-IS.... its probably broke to begin with.... I lost over $100 on purchases this last year because of this....

Sorry for your troubles with Ebay, John.

Thankfully (and surprisingly), seems like they're a decent seller after all. My money has been refunded.