In article <FnHwj.111029$LD6.77466@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk>,
Al <ardl02029_5@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:[color=blue]
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><jonathansbackup@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>news:38edc43e-9c90-4d00-88e1-29e7d477fccd@n77g2000hse.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
>>I need a router so I can use VOIP via Sipgate with the PC switched
>> off.
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>> 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]
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>Draytek 2100 is my choice and have had one for 2 years at home.
>Has one FXS VoIP port but allows the connection of 3 SIP accounts with
>latest firmware.
>Have used various Draytek for other SIP connections I have installed with no
>hassle.[/color]

I've installed a log of Draytek routers over the years, but have sort of
gone off them recently. I found some serious NAT issues in them that
stopped a simple port-forwarding to work, and trying to use DMZ hosts
and NAT/port forwarding was a real problem too. Shame as they are
feature-rich (but maybe that's their problem!)

I'm looking at Zyxel boxes now, but not really made my mind up yet...

Gordon