<jonathansbackup@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:38edc43e-9c90-4d00-88e1-29e7d477fccd@n77g2000hse.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>I need a router so I can use VOIP via Sipgate with the PC switched
> off.
>
> I'd been looking at the Netgear TA612V which seems to be available via
> Sipgate but I get the impression it's no longer in production, I'm
> sure I could get one, but I am wondering if there is anything newer
> that might be better and cheaper.
>
> I have a Virgin cable broadband connection and one desktop computer
> and so need a router purely so I can use Sipgate VOIP when the
> computer is switched off - I want to connect my home phones to the
> router.
>
> I don't have any sophisticated requirements - just need some pointers
> to a router suitable for this relatively simple purpose. It would need
> to be a well known brand with decent support.
>
> Any suggestions please.[/color]

Do you need to go for the expense of a whole router? Assuming you already
have a router on your cable connection, you could just get an adaptor such
as a Linksys PAP2 (broadbandbuyer.co.uk £31) and plug it into your
existing router.

Alternateively if it is a router you need then i'd recommend any of the
Draytek ones with VOIP but they aren't cheap

Paul