Smart Plug ‘N Talk
3 Sep
I can finally come out of the shell and talk about Smart’s latest technology release — Plug ‘n Talk. I met with Smart representatives earlier today and I was able to witness a demonstration of this very cool gadget. It is a hybrid VoIP unit. In a nutshell, the unit which is essentially a thumbdrive accepts a Smart Buddy Simcard, plugged into a Windows computer with internet connection and can take outgoing and incoming voice calls and SMS/MMS messages incurring Philippine local rates. The hybrid nature of the technology is derived from the model whereas the party using the unit uses an over-IP technology which connects to Smart’s network in the Philippines and from there a circuit-switch communication occurs. The reciprocal applies when the unit becomes the receiver. In other words, it’s a VoIP-Circuit-switch technology.
Though I know the launch date, I will not provide that information as well as any pricing. I’m just to excited to post the technology’s overall concept. For more information, visit the hyperlinked site above.
During the demonstration, the call is quite loud and clear, however I won’t be too optimistic. There still is that VoIP characteristic. I’m only after the text messaging because it only costs P1/outgoing message to any Smart/TNT and P2 for Globe/TM/Sun and the MMS which costs the same as what they charge in the Philippines. I’ll have my dongle hooked into my PC and find TXTM8S.
Pluto B,
Your the best man..thank you so much for fixing my PNT..after long patience my PNT is now working great…
All,
contact Pluto B if you have some problems with your PNT..
Hi All,
look at this link: http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/SmarTalk.htm
you can load your plug N Talk and have unlimited calls to the Philippines.
Pochuk, I saw the same ad and I am now interested with PnT because of this idea, if they call us using the promo. It’s not only for me but also for my friends and housemates here abroad. I am planning to ask a friend who is in Pinas for vacation to buy for me this PnT if the unlimited promo can be used by our friends & family in Phil to call us through the PnT.
Please, can somebody help us answer this query???
Hi guys, base on the smart hotline, pnt is not allowed to used any promo. But the person who availed smarttalk at the philippines can call pnt unlimited.
Smart Unlimited Promo is for Smart Prepay and Postpay in the Philippines ONLY. They can call Any PLUG N TALK for UNLIMITED TALK TIME. PHP100.00 is good for 5 days and PHP500.00 is good for 30 Days. Those that do not buy the SMART TALK 100 or 500 can us ordinary loads but will have to REGISTER. If you buy the PHP100 ad 500 all they have to do is dial *6400 plus the PLUG N TALK 11 digit number. EX. *6400091971XXXXX
hello.. i just wanted to seek for help. i recently updated my device to build 21b. after the update they can’t hear me clearly but i can hear them very well. they said the line became choppy. any help please? thank you in advance..
Pinay,
Build 21b does nothing with your audio. If you are still using the PNT supplied earphone/mic, I would recommend that you get rid of it. Get a normal Headphone/Mic that plugs into your computer. Go to the Device Setting of the Plug N Talk and change the sound/mic source from Generic to that of your PC more likely Realtec and you will get a better and more stable audio source. If you PC is Blue Tooth capable then Use Blue Tooth cause this will allow you to more around specially with the New Promo family and friends calling you Unlimited.
Loadpadala
Thanks Pluto B for helping me with my DNS Server Error. I was stuck here hopeless in Ho Chi Minh and he gave his time fixing my Plug and Talk problem.
i have a plug n talk and it says 408 request timeout ad when im about to start the aplication it says that registering smart pluig n talk what’s wrong with it? pls help me
Gelai,
contact me at pluto.bautista@gmail.com and I will assist you.
HI,
I’m at a lost here…i have a 503 DNS Error. I’m trying to use it here in the Philippines but it doesn’t work…We just bought it and we haven’t been able to use it not even once…Please help
hello…thank you for solving my DNS error here…thank you maraming salamat po…just add DNS in your TCP/IP setting 121.1.3.208
How to resolve a DNS error problem:
1. open the following file with notepad: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
2. add the following line at the end of the file:
203.87.189.252 outsmart.smartbro.net
3. save the file
Hi Pluto B
I have the same problem as marie…
sdk ileagal configuration error. The link you provided has already expired could please re upload or provide another link please.
appreciate it thank you.
Empleh,
please send me an email to pluto.bautista@gmail.com and I will send you a new link.
P
links are dead. can you add new links for the fix? thanks pluto!
It is working nicely here in Korea, but sometimes I also get 408 message this doesnt take long though, it might be on the provider or the smart network itself.
But I notice if this PNT is plugged-in, my windows explorer would hang and enabling my virtual drive is impossible. Workaround is take out and finish what has to be done and then plugged back PNT.
A fix for the SDK problem can be found in this link. link will be available till Aug 7th.
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/720381162/7590a511f5866de00daa208b31c3f71f
download the file and extarct it to your “myphone” folder.
Pluto
if you are having 503 dns error, edit C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts and add the following line at the end:
203.87.189.252 outsmart.smartbro.net
*if it doesnt work or when you ping 203.87.189.252 and times out, have a friend ping outsmart.smartbro.net and use that ip instead.
oh great… Pluto B already solve this problem and i missed it last night.. it took me forever to figure this one out! hahahah
hi. kakabalik ko lng d2 sa france, bumili dn ako ng PnT. i tried it sa netbook ko, di nag launch yong softphone application. ang lumalabas lang e window ng removable disk (F): pero walang laman kht ano. help! tnx…
hi, just had PnT from the philippines…..i keep on having the “encode not supported” message. i already reset my modem and netgear wireless router but it still didn’t work. now i haven’t tried options like disabling (SP1) in the WLAN setting…..co’z i dont know how….and the other option of changing IP to static IP something and ask the provider for the right DNS……so technical……..what is the best thing to do to solve my problem…..please please help me….thanks
besneybabe,
once you plug in the device to your PC you should also see a new cd rom drive called “SMART” under “my computer”. right click on the icon of the cd rom drive, and select “Open AutoPlay…” . let me know if the problem was solved. if no, you can contact me directly at pluto.bautista@gmail.com
hi, I have a problem calling to some numbers error 480 = Temporarily
unavilable, previously it was okay, but now it getting worsed,,,please need your help,,,thanks
Hi
I am currently in melb aust. I have been using PnT sucessfully until I received “500-error” message. Can you please kindly help me find a remedy for this? thanks and much appreciated.
If you are having problem with “encode not supported” you can try Anonymus’ suggestion. After disabling SPI I have not received such issue anymore. I am based here in Guam and have used PNT so far without any issue. Voice quality is okay. I am receiving and sending SMS text messages without any more issue. Before I can only receive SMS text messages.
Just a tip for Netgear users:
SPI Info:
Go to Advance and locate WAN Setup.
Additional Info:
Disable SPI Firewall – The SPI (Stateful Packet Inpection) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of Service attacks. This should only be disabled in special circumstances.
ask kolang kung pag bumili ka ng PnT,,wala ba syang monthlt bill?tc
hi, please help. my pnt was working for almost a month until it decided not to load the softphone. I can see the message loading plug and talk softphone and it will disappear but i cant see the softphone. What should I do? I read some post here about the “myphone” folder? How can I see it? I don’t see it in the usb.thanks
The myphone folder is hidden. in order to see it, you need to enebale hidden files in the view settings of internet explorer. Guidelines regarding how to do it can be found in the following URL http://www.plugntalk.com/support.htm
Dear all,
I was wondering if you could help me with any sugestion about this error when trying to install the nonoh application.
When I try to execute it, a message box will appear it says:
“The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005). Click on OK to terminate application.”
I am using Windows XP, SP2.
I searched as you have say for that myphone folder but found none….
Any idea
Many thanks in advance!
Theo
Hi I have been using the smart PNT for a few months now. It’s great. I was reluctant to update it to 2.1 but a few days ago i did. Now I get the messages of 408 – request time out or 500- Server Internal Error. Can someone please respond to help me fix this or tell me how to downgrade it to the previous version? Help will be truly appreciated. Thank you. Btw, I use my PNT from the US and firewall is off. Thanks again.
Also, if anyone has not yet updated to the PNT to the new 2.1, I would really appreciate it if you would copy the file in the USB and post in online. Thank you
Dokwa, yes the friends and family back home can avail of the Promos to call or text the PNT. More promo coming suggest you go ahead but just make sure that VOIP is allowed in the country where you are in. UAE definitely a NO.
THEO, check Pluto’s posting. He has your answer
Hi I’m a seaman, and all of my friends and colleague are using this wonder PNT and we have also some problem like the PNT is running but no soft phone on the desktop and error like windows close the program the only thing we did was put a new copy of PNT in USB (the copy was from PNT unit also that working ok)
I think the only answer for all the problem was to install a new copy of PNT in USB,
HI! I HAVE QUESTION A BOUT THE PROMO PISO MINUTO OFFER, BEC. THE 2942 SEND ME A TEXT THAT I BEEN REGISTER FOR THAT PROMO AND GIVE ME THE INSTRUCTION HOW TO CALL, BUT WHEN I USE IT IT SAID 484-INCOMPLETE ADDRESS.ANO IBIG SABIHIN NON? HND TALAGA AKO PUWEDE SA PROMO?E BAKIT PINADALAN NILA AKO NG TEXT?ONE MORE BKT DI KO MAGAMIT YUNG LIBRE KO TEXT? IS THERE ANYTHING A HAVE TO DO WITH MY PNT?
Justin,
You can pick up the old version from this link
http://www.sendspace.com/file/qexqiy
Lotlot
You cannot use the PNT for Short Codes.. it is not allowed at the moment. Promos are for Local Use Only in the Philippines. Sorry
My Plug N’ Talk doesn’t work with windows 7 can anybody help me. Please.
Hi I am getting the SDK problem I went to download the the New Version and get a Error -> THE FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED..
Pluto you you or some one else upload the Smart_PlugNTalk.zip file again
and email the new download link.
Thanks in Advance
Dean
Email : dean0777@hotmail.com
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Pluto B says:
July 31, 2009 at 1:49 AM
A fix for the SDK problem can be found in this link. link will be available till Aug 7th.
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/720381162/7590a511f5866de00daa208b31c3f71f
download the file and extarct it to your “myphone” folder.
Pluto
hanggang ngayon di ko pa rin nagagamit binili ko noong July ng magbakasyon kami sa manila,. laging time out hehehe dito ako sa Azerbaijan baka may makakatulong…TIA
The Plug ‘n Talk works perfect with windows 7. it is fully compatible.
Hi,
Just wondering if any one has any idea that if i receive calls from Manila from a Smart Line that has unlimited calls to any PNT phones? Will the y still be charged the fee.
Thanks
pls help.. 408 time out. even once i couldn’t connect
bat yung plug n talk ko ayaw mgload ngayon??
my plug n’ talk device is missing the 3-SDK configuration file. Please let me know how can i configurate this….
plss help 500 error
Do i Have to put the DNS settings on t he main and not on the alternate? Im using the internet here in my office and when I tried to look on the settings, there was a default settings done by our IT here.. Im afraid that if im going to do somethng or change it will lose my internet connection. What should I do.. Any Advice?
now ive change everything, 408 error arises already.. I tried making a ping on outsmart.smartbro.net, but no response.. even to my friend.. is this one still working or theres a new IP add?
pllsss help me,, 500 errorr
My PNT will not even load. I tried two computers. When I tried loading the program through the start menu (with the PNT plugged in) it gave me the following error:
3 SDK Configuration file is missing
Can somone please help me?