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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.

<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]



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.

<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

<jonathansbackup@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:38edc43e-9c90-4d00-88e1-29e7d477fccd@n77g2000hse.googlegroups.com
: : 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.

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.

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.


Ivor

In article <FnHwj.111029$LD6.77466@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk>,
Al <ardl02029_5@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:[color=blue]
>
><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.
>>
>> 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]
>
>
>
>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

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
>news:38edc43e-9c90-4d00-88e1-29e7d477fccd@n77g2000hse.googlegroups.com
>: : 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.
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>
>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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>>: : Any suggestions please.
>>
>>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.
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>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.
>
>[/color]

I would go for the FritzBox as well. (To be honest I have no experience with
the other devices mentioned above)
FritzBox works even behind another Router when configured as simple network
device. FB 7170 has 3 phone connectors and I have now 8 phone numbers active
(also some Sipgate).
[url]http://www.avm.de/de/Produkte/FRITZBox/FRITZ_Box_Fon_WLAN/index.html[/url]
(sorry German only )

FritzBox VoIP Fon WLAN 7170 (150 Euros) is now to be replaced by the newer
7270 (195 Euros) model.

regards, P

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[email]jonathansbackup@googlemail.com[/email] wrote:[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]


Linksys spa3102 ata has a built in router.

Thanks for those replies.

In the end I have ordered the Netgear TA612V from Sipgate as I have
not got a router at the moment - at least if I buy it from them
they'll help me set it up if need be or maybe it will be pre-set-up to
some degree!

<jonathansbackup@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:54dbb009-464b-44bf-ad67-d4ffd3f71c31@d62g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Thanks for those replies.
>
> In the end I have ordered the Netgear TA612V from Sipgate as I have
> not got a router at the moment - at least if I buy it from them
> they'll help me set it up if need be or maybe it will be pre-set-up to
> some degree!
>[/color]

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