RE: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly
Don't forget QoS !!! -Original Message- From: Aloysius Thevarajah Lloyd [mailto:lloyd.aloys...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:35 AM To: Dave Donovan Cc: asterisk@uc.org Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly Currently I am using PC Engines Alix + m0n0wall in production environments. So far no problems. It is working really good. In the Past I have bad experience with VOIP+pfsense. I never try the most recent version 1.2.3. But I would say a VOIP friendly router should have the Following features 1. WAN Port - PPOE - DHCP - STATIC - PPOE + MLPP 2. LAN Port's - DHCP - VLAN - DHCP Option 66 3. VPN Support 4. Should pass the TFTP traffic from WAN to LAN 5. WAN Failover 6. Monitoring tools But I could not find any open source firmware support all of the above. Thank you. A.T.Lloyd On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Dave Donovan donovan.da...@gmail.comwrote: On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Dave Donovandonovan.da...@gmail.com wrote: I like the suggestion of using the Snoms for remotes. I never would have guessed that a phone had OpenVPN built in. Maybe the Alix is a good solution for your aggregation point. I'm going to reply to my own post here and add some disclosure, lest anyone get false hope or be misled. In my environment I'm running pfSense at my remote sites on refurb Dell P4s. I've bough the Alix systems and I'm testing them pending deployment. So far things look good. At my head office, I'm not running pfSense. I'm running Untangle because it has a web filtering, antivirus, antispam, etc and a cool interface for generating and distributing the OpenVPN install packages with the keys and everything all rolled up. It's gone wonky on me a few times and I've sworn to rip it out but then reconsidered the calmness of the following day. The Untangle system is not meant for the hacker set. It's the Trixbox of routers. Dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly
Yes QoS is most important -- My next question Is there any commercial router support all these features for Small Business Environment. Thank you. A.T.Lloyd On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Bill Sandiford b...@telnetcommunications.com wrote: Don't forget QoS !!! -Original Message- From: Aloysius Thevarajah Lloyd [mailto:lloyd.aloys...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:35 AM To: Dave Donovan Cc: asterisk@uc.org Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly Currently I am using PC Engines Alix + m0n0wall in production environments. So far no problems. It is working really good. In the Past I have bad experience with VOIP+pfsense. I never try the most recent version 1.2.3. But I would say a VOIP friendly router should have the Following features 1. WAN Port - PPOE - DHCP - STATIC - PPOE + MLPP 2. LAN Port's - DHCP - VLAN - DHCP Option 66 3. VPN Support 4. Should pass the TFTP traffic from WAN to LAN 5. WAN Failover 6. Monitoring tools But I could not find any open source firmware support all of the above. Thank you. A.T.Lloyd On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Dave Donovan donovan.da...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Dave Donovandonovan.da...@gmail.com wrote: I like the suggestion of using the Snoms for remotes. I never would have guessed that a phone had OpenVPN built in. Maybe the Alix is a good solution for your aggregation point. I'm going to reply to my own post here and add some disclosure, lest anyone get false hope or be misled. In my environment I'm running pfSense at my remote sites on refurb Dell P4s. I've bough the Alix systems and I'm testing them pending deployment. So far things look good. At my head office, I'm not running pfSense. I'm running Untangle because it has a web filtering, antivirus, antispam, etc and a cool interface for generating and distributing the OpenVPN install packages with the keys and everything all rolled up. It's gone wonky on me a few times and I've sworn to rip it out but then reconsidered the calmness of the following day. The Untangle system is not meant for the hacker set. It's the Trixbox of routers. Dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly
As is a device with enough cpu to process packets ! :) Aloysius Thevarajah Lloyd wrote: Yes QoS is most important -- My next question Is there any commercial router support all these features for Small Business Environment. Thank you. A.T.Lloyd On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Bill Sandiford b...@telnetcommunications.com wrote: Don't forget QoS !!! -Original Message- From: Aloysius Thevarajah Lloyd [mailto:lloyd.aloys...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:35 AM To: Dave Donovan Cc: asterisk@uc.org Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router/vpn devices that are VoIP friendly Currently I am using PC Engines Alix + m0n0wall in production environments. So far no problems. It is working really good. In the Past I have bad experience with VOIP+pfsense. I never try the most recent version 1.2.3. But I would say a VOIP friendly router should have the Following features 1. WAN Port - PPOE - DHCP - STATIC - PPOE + MLPP 2. LAN Port's - DHCP - VLAN - DHCP Option 66 3. VPN Support 4. Should pass the TFTP traffic from WAN to LAN 5. WAN Failover 6. Monitoring tools But I could not find any open source firmware support all of the above. Thank you. A.T.Lloyd On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Dave Donovan donovan.da...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Dave Donovandonovan.da...@gmail.com wrote: I like the suggestion of using the Snoms for remotes. I never would have guessed that a phone had OpenVPN built in. Maybe the Alix is a good solution for your aggregation point. I'm going to reply to my own post here and add some disclosure, lest anyone get false hope or be misled. In my environment I'm running pfSense at my remote sites on refurb Dell P4s. I've bough the Alix systems and I'm testing them pending deployment. So far things look good. At my head office, I'm not running pfSense. I'm running Untangle because it has a web filtering, antivirus, antispam, etc and a cool interface for generating and distributing the OpenVPN install packages with the keys and everything all rolled up. It's gone wonky on me a few times and I've sworn to rip it out but then reconsidered the calmness of the following day. The Untangle system is not meant for the hacker set. It's the Trixbox of routers. Dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
[on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
NetGear makes a unit however ive not tried it personally. http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/3GMobileBroadband/MBR624GU.aspx Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
The Linksys WRP400-G1 has a USB port for 3G wireless sticks, and it has a two port ATA. On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Stephan Monette monet...@unlimitel.cawrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
I also used Cradlepoint router, both portable and non portable ones. Both worked great. http://www.cradlepoint.com/products/phs300-personal-wifi-hotspot This is the one I love, as I can be my own wifi hotspot on the go, no power plug needed ;) - Original Message - From: Stephan Monette monet...@unlimitel.ca To: asterisk@uc.org Group asterisk@uc.org Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2009 11:06:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -Original Message- From: Sean Healy [mailto:s...@healixcomputing.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
I have read that DD-WRT can do 3G sticks with USB port routers (ASUS WL-520GU). There is a list of compatible hardware, but it appears to be out of date/not updated recently. I have a Rogers stick (ZTE) waiting on my desk for some time to try it out... just need some time. Other than that, I think Cradlepoint is without a doubt your best option. They are expensive, but they just work. You may want to verify that the model of stick will work, since i know when the ZTE was release, it would not work with the CradlePoint. Regards, Chuck -Original Message- From: Stephan Monette [mailto:monet...@unlimitel.ca] Sent: September-03-09 11:06 AM To: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
Also to note 3G sticks are expensive... you could get the Rogers stick at futureshop for $125 in March/April... then in May/June the prices jumped way up to $199+... of course, that is when the marketing started for the Cottage Internet... you could not find them for $125 any more. They want you to sign a 2 or 3 year contract, commit to dataplans, etc... Also their 30 days eval is bogus. There is a data cap on it, once passed, you can't return it (I suspect since you've worn it in so much). Canada Computers sells them for ~$125 again. So the prices should come down again. Chuck -Original Message- From: Chuck Mariotti [mailto:cmario...@xunity.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:34 PM To: Sean Healy; Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -Original Message- From: Sean Healy [mailto:s...@healixcomputing.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Stephan Monettemonet...@unlimitel.ca wrote: I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? I'm going to seem like a FanBoy here with two Alix posts in two days, but.. PCEngines makes an Alix board for just this purpose. I haven't tried them or researched them but I ran into them when deciding which board to buy for myself. Here's the link: http://pcengines.ch/alix6b2.htm There's something funny about that MiniPCI port though. I'm speculating that it's not fully compliant and was put on there specifically to work with a few of those radio cards. Dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
IPCOP supports Verizon USB air cards out of the box as the USB modems that they are. I receive awesome throughput. 500Kb up, 3-4 Mb down. I would bet that your telcom's hardware would be supported as well. Matt Dave Donovan wrote: On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Stephan Monettemonet...@unlimitel.ca wrote: I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? I'm going to seem like a FanBoy here with two Alix posts in two days, but.. PCEngines makes an Alix board for just this purpose. I haven't tried them or researched them but I ran into them when deciding which board to buy for myself. Here's the link: http://pcengines.ch/alix6b2.htm There's something funny about that MiniPCI port though. I'm speculating that it's not fully compliant and was put on there specifically to work with a few of those radio cards. Dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org -- Matt Mackes Network Administrator Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems Buffalo, New York 716.541.2190 matthewmac...@deltasoniccarwash.com - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
Thanks everyone for your replies. Because of the cottage location (you' guessed right, this is for the cottage), we had to buy the USB 3G Stick from Telus (Novatel stick). I paid full price for it since I didn't want to get hooked in a long term contract if it doesn't work well. I currently used it directly connected to my mini-Mac and it works great. But I'm not able to use it for VoIP (way too much packet loss). I can use it to remotely access our servers. But I need to share it between 2 Mac computers for my wife to access her %^#$#D% Facebook account. This is why I was looking for a router compatible with 3G sticks. Sounds like the Cradlepoint will do the job for me. I will also have a test drive with the IPCOP using one of our embedded systems and Intel Atom boards. I love this mailing list, we always get answers from many members. Cheers. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 On 3-Sep-09, at 1:07 PM, Chuck Mariotti wrote: Also to note 3G sticks are expensive... you could get the Rogers stick at futureshop for $125 in March/April... then in May/June the prices jumped way up to $199+... of course, that is when the marketing started for the Cottage Internet... you could not find them for $125 any more. They want you to sign a 2 or 3 year contract, commit to dataplans, etc... Also their 30 days eval is bogus. There is a data cap on it, once passed, you can't return it (I suspect since you've worn it in so much). Canada Computers sells them for ~$125 again. So the prices should come down again. Chuck -Original Message- From: Chuck Mariotti [mailto:cmario...@xunity.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:34 PM To: Sean Healy; Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -Original Message- From: Sean Healy [mailto:s...@healixcomputing.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
I use Nokia N95 phone with JoikuSpot - works good even from GO train: http://www.joikushop.com/index.php?action=productsmode=productDetailsproduct_id=33 Although phone better be connected to charger all the time Igor. Original Message Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks From: Stephan Monette monet...@unlimitel.ca Date: Thu, September 03, 2009 1:45 pm To: asterisk@uc.org Group asterisk@uc.org Thanks everyone for your replies. Because of the cottage location (you' guessed right, this is for the cottage), we had to buy the USB 3G Stick from Telus (Novatel stick). I paid full price for it since I didn't want to get hooked in a long term contract if it doesn't work well. I currently used it directly connected to my mini-Mac and it works great. But I'm not able to use it for VoIP (way too much packet loss). I can use it to remotely access our servers. But I need to share it between 2 Mac computers for my wife to access her %^#$#D% Facebook account. This is why I was looking for a router compatible with 3G sticks. Sounds like the Cradlepoint will do the job for me. I will also have a test drive with the IPCOP using one of our embedded systems and Intel Atom boards. I love this mailing list, we always get answers from many members. Cheers. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 On 3-Sep-09, at 1:07 PM, Chuck Mariotti wrote: Also to note 3G sticks are expensive... you could get the Rogers stick at futureshop for $125 in March/April... then in May/June the prices jumped way up to $199+... of course, that is when the marketing started for the Cottage Internet... you could not find them for $125 any more. They want you to sign a 2 or 3 year contract, commit to dataplans, etc... Also their 30 days eval is bogus. There is a data cap on it, once passed, you can't return it (I suspect since you've worn it in so much). Canada Computers sells them for ~$125 again. So the prices should come down again. Chuck -Original Message- From: Chuck Mariotti [mailto:cmario...@xunity.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:34 PM To: Sean Healy; Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -Original Message- From: Sean Healy [mailto:s...@healixcomputing.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
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I currently used it directly connected to my mini-Mac and it works great. But I'm not able to use it for VoIP (way too much packet loss). I can use it to remotely access our servers. But I need to share it between 2 Mac computers for my wife to access her %^#$#D% Facebook account. This is why I was looking for a router compatible with 3G sticks. If you just want to connect TWO computers together, consider just using a crossover cable. Set the machine with the 3G to be a dhcp server and to do IP forwarding, and NAT for the other. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks
Hey, if keeping your Mac running is not an issue, why don't you use OS X's Internet sharing capabilities. It works great. Also, should you need something more fancy, you can always use IPNetRouterX (http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_ipnrx_overview.html) :) - Original Message - From: Stephan Monette monet...@unlimitel.ca To: asterisk@uc.org Group asterisk@uc.org Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:45:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Thanks everyone for your replies. Because of the cottage location (you' guessed right, this is for the cottage), we had to buy the USB 3G Stick from Telus (Novatel stick). I paid full price for it since I didn't want to get hooked in a long term contract if it doesn't work well. I currently used it directly connected to my mini-Mac and it works great. But I'm not able to use it for VoIP (way too much packet loss). I can use it to remotely access our servers. But I need to share it between 2 Mac computers for my wife to access her %^#$#D% Facebook account. This is why I was looking for a router compatible with 3G sticks. Sounds like the Cradlepoint will do the job for me. I will also have a test drive with the IPCOP using one of our embedded systems and Intel Atom boards. I love this mailing list, we always get answers from many members. Cheers. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 On 3-Sep-09, at 1:07 PM, Chuck Mariotti wrote: Also to note 3G sticks are expensive... you could get the Rogers stick at futureshop for $125 in March/April... then in May/June the prices jumped way up to $199+... of course, that is when the marketing started for the Cottage Internet... you could not find them for $125 any more. They want you to sign a 2 or 3 year contract, commit to dataplans, etc... Also their 30 days eval is bogus. There is a data cap on it, once passed, you can't return it (I suspect since you've worn it in so much). Canada Computers sells them for ~$125 again. So the prices should come down again. Chuck -Original Message- From: Chuck Mariotti [mailto:cmario...@xunity.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:34 PM To: Sean Healy; Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: RE: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks Note, Novotel is impossible to get from Rogers now. We looked high and low to get one for the Cradlepoint for a client (ZTE not supported at the time). Then, 3 weeks later the stick died... We called everywhere and Rogers several times to get a replacement unit... no go. So you would have to get them used. ZTE MF636 is the model Rogers uses now so make certain it works. -Original Message- From: Sean Healy [mailto:s...@healixcomputing.com] Sent: September-03-09 12:27 PM To: Stephan Monette Cc: asterisk@uc.org Group Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] Router compatible with 3G USB sticks I'd recommend the ASUS WL-500g. Here's a guide, although you may need to roll your own modules for the Novatel. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/880784.html I've been able to do a lot of neat things with these ASUS routers. Stephan Monette wrote: Hi, I'm looking for a software router (Linux base) or hardware package that can connect to the Internet using a 3G USB wireless stick from Telus, Rogers or Bell. Has anyone ever used such equipment? Thanks. Stephan Monette Unlimitel Inc. Tel.: 1-877-464-6638, x221 Fax: (613) 482-1077 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: asterisk-unsubscr...@uc.org For additional commands, e-mail: asterisk-h...@uc.org
