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Image Gallery: T-Mobile Talk Forever HotSpot @Home service

By // February 21, 2008, 1:16 PM PST

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  • T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home retail package

    By Matthew Miller

    T-Mobile may not have a 3G data network, but they are on the cutting edge with helping people ditch their home phones and use VoIP services. The latest service allows you to use your standard home cordless phone with a new T-Mobile line. The service does require a new special modem, available for US$50 with 2-year commitment.

  • Back of the retail package

    The back of the retail package shows the ports on the router in clear colored detail.

  • 911 notice on outside of inner white box

    There is a plain and simple 911 notice on the inner package that makes sure you call and register your address for 911 service.

  • Inner contents of retail packaging

    You will find a CD, setup guide, A/C adapter, ethernet cable, SIM card, and the router in the retail package.

  • Manual, setup guide and SIM card

    There are a couple of documents included in the package, along with your new SIM card.

  • Cables and vertical stand

    You get an ethernet cable, A/C adapter, and a vertical stand in the box.

  • Front of setup guide

    The setup guide walks you through the process of setting up the router in a very simple step-by-step method.

  • Back of the setup guide

    The back has details on finalizing the setup and using your phone with the new service.

  • Voice mail feature explanation

    Your home voice mail is the same as a mobile phone system, but I personally wish there were a few more features for your home phone.

  • Vertical stand bracket

    This sturdy stand is used to mount the router vertically.

  • T-Mobile router

    The Linksys/Cisco router is optimized for vertical mounting.

  • Extending the antenna

    The antenna is shipped in a stored position, but should be flipped up for optimal signal strength.

  • Wireless security key button

    T-Mobile has this same security key button on the Talk Forever and HotSpot @Home Mobile routers.

  • Front indicator lights

    Phone, wireless, internet, and T-Mobile security key indicator lights.

  • More front indicator lights

    Ethernet connection lights and the power light appear, along with the HotSpot @Home logo and branding.

  • Back ports

    Power jack, reset button (red dot), and two phone line ports.

  • Ethernet ports

    You can connect up to 4 wired devices to your router. I have my Mirra backup drive and Slingbox connected to my router.

  • Internet ethernet port

    The top port is for connecting your ethernet port to your router.

  • View of the entire router back

    In this shot you can see the entire arrangement of ports on the back of the router.

  • SIM card cover

    This cover on the back of the router protects the two SIM card slots.

  • Two SIM card slots

    You can activate two lines with this router and service. You need to make sure you plug your phone into the same port as the SIM card, but selecting 1 or 2 does not matter.

  • Inserting the SIM

    You simply insert your SIM and then lock it into place to get started.

  • HotSpot @Home logo

    The logo is branded on the device.

  • Front Linksys branding

    There is some Linksys/Cisco branding on the front where the router rests in the vertical stand.

  • CD contents

    You will find the Quick Setup Guide, manual, and FAQ on the CD. The Windows PC setup wizard is also included.

  • Router hooked up to my system

    Here are the cables I have connected at this time.

  • Indicator lights in action

    Most of the lights are green glowing or flashing lights on the front of the device.

  • No phone action

    At first my SIM was not activated so there were no lights for either phone.

  • Lovely blue LED

    The glowing blue LED over a phone indicator means you have an active SIM. The light will actually blink when there is voicemail in the system.

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T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Talk Forever Home retail package

By Matthew Miller

T-Mobile may not have a 3G data network, but they are on the cutting edge with helping people ditch their home phones and use VoIP services. The latest service allows you to use your standard home cordless phone with a new T-Mobile line. The service does require a new special modem, available for US$50 with 2-year commitment.

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