Re: NextAlarm and ABn Adapter Question

["Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Here's what it does...
It's basically a PBX extension box. (Short version) It connects directly to
their software, intercepts the dial attempt, and uses CID for the
communication to a receiver.
They don't need the account number....don't need the installers code, in
fact, they don't make any programming changes to the panel at all.
When the panel goes off hook to dial, and dials whatever number, the device
intercepts, and re-routes the call to them. This is new technology, and it's
protocol is called "asterisks".
Blows through any firewall, router, etc...
Like one giant PBX, with extensions. UL? Nope.
It's the $99 of what's to come for residential.

"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:SLLaf.9$ER4.452@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I'd like to know more about this ABN "adapter"...sounds like it steals the
> dial out and somehow converts it to what?...how does it connect to
> internet?...what backups are there? How would nextalarm know what the
panel
> is SUPPOSED to send anyway?  Sounds goofy to me.
>
>
> "moe" <moe@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uKIaf.28515$NJ.23996@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | $33/qtr is a good damn price.  maybe you should think twice about
> switching.
> |
> | "Leor Amikam" <amikaml@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> | news:ge-dnSxyyLDy__feRVn-iw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | > Hi,
> | >
> | > I am currently looking at switching from my Bellsouth landline
provider
> to
> | > Vonage VOIP.  Been testing it out
> | > for about a week now, and works very well - with one exception.  I
> quickly
> | > found out than my ADT-monitored security system is not compatible
> | > with VOIP.  I was looking to get rid of my ADT service anyway, which I
> | > have
> | > used for ~7 years now, and replace with a lower-cost
> | > service (am paying $33/qtr - ouch!).  So, I have seen several threads
on
> | > the
> | > web for NextAlarm.com.  They now offer
> | > notification over broadband, which I have.  My alarm base is an Ademco
> | > VISTA
> | > 10SE, which they claim is compatible
> | > with the ABN adapter box (phone-in, Ethernet-out) that you have to
> | > purchase
> | > and install for $100.
> | >
> | > So, has anyone tried a similar solution, and if so, what were the
> results.
> | > I have seen some good reviews on nextalarm.com
> | > on the internet, and for $10/mo, it would sure beat what I am paying
> now,
> | > and I want to be able to keep my
> | > Vonage service and have an alarm service.
> | >
> | > Thanks!
> | > Leor
> | >
> | >
> |
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