"Gordon Henderson" <gordon@drogon.net> wrote in message
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> In article <7LqdnSsgYelaOLHbnZ2dnUVZ8s-qnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> Alan <killspam@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:[color=green]
>>Gordon Henderson wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> In article <h7KdnUPfecp7ELHbnZ2dnUVZ8turnZ2d@giganews.com>,
>>> Alan <killspam@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>>>> Morning
>>>>
>>>> Looking for a device to attach to my Internet connection (via switch)
>>>> network that will allow me to dial out via VOIP or by an ordinary BT
>>>> line (POTS?)
>>>>
>>>> Any names or suggestions appreciated (don't wish to be tied to one
>>>> supplier)
>>>
>>> The generic name for what you want is an ATA - Analogue Telephone
>>> Adapter. There are dozens of makes out there. If you buy one off an
>>> independant reseller then it won't be tied to anything - you just have
>>> the box which you can program (web interface) and enter in the details
>>> of the SIP account which you can buy from many other resellers.
>>>
>>> Everyone has their favourite ATA - right now, mine is the Siemens
>>> CP460IP which comes with a DECT phone and it relatively simple to setup.
>>> I've deployed quite a few of these for my clients now.
>>>
>>> Gordon[/color]
>>
>>Thanks chaps
>>
>>Ah so its called an ATA - thanks for that
>>
>>I already have an up to date DECT phone and ideally am looking for an
>>ATA that defaults to POTS, but allows me to dial VOIP when I want ie I
>>continue (at least in the short term to use BT)
>>
>>Does anyone have any experience of this baby?
>>
>>[url]http://www.grandstream.com/ht386.html[/url][/color]
>
> I've deployed a few Grandstream 488's. They seem to work OK, but their
> router functions are overkill for most needs.
>
> I have a couple surplus to requirements (clients moved on to Siemens
> units) - drop me an email if interested.
>
> Gordon[/color]
I had a Grandstream 486 which I did not rate especially not if you want
majority of calls to go over PSTN. Fritzbox is my personal favourite
although on the pricey side, so could be overkill for your requirements.