On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:13:37 -0000, "Ivor Jones"
<ivor@thisaddressis.invalid> wrote:
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><jonathansbackup@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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>: : 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.
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>I can recommend the Fritz!Box range from AVM ([url]www.avm.de/en[/url]) but they're
>not cheap. 2 or 3 phone ports, depending on model, plus wireless if
>required.
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>However, if you only need an ATA to plug into an existing router, then
>something like the Linksys PAP2 with 2 phone ports would be suitable.
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>Ivor[/color]
An earlier post suggested buying a PAP2 if you already have a suitable
router. I agree that this is a good option. I would advise that you
buy a new one and don't go for an iffy ebay second hand one, also make
sure what you buy is unlocked.
Out of the same stable, take a look at the Linksys 3102.
There is a product, the Linksys WRP400, that is new to me, so I can't
comment on it except that, being Linksys, I find it interesting and I
would be interested in comments from anyone who has used one.
There is a similar device with an ADSL moden built in also. The WRP400
is particularly attractive because it has 2 lines and sells at a
relatively good price (£56)
[url]http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/Specifications.asp?ProductID=5200[/url]
Personally, I MUCH prefer the dial plan system of the Linksys devices
to that of the Fritzbox. The Fritzbox does have a simpler set up but
the end experience, for the person using the phone, is much more user
friendly with the Linksys dial plan system.



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