On 2 Nov 2005 at 9:06, Baker Randal PSNS wrote:
I have Vonage as sole phone line & using with Dlink router (802.11g + 4 wired
ports).
The Vonage Linksys PAP is plugged into one of the wired ports & works fine. I
have
also used other generic routers. However, I understand that the Linksys router
has QoS
(quality of service) which permits setting priority for the Vonage port so if
bandwith
becomes tight the phone service gets priority. The Dlink router and others
don't have
this. Comments about fax are correct; my Brother multifunction MFC does not
work
when plugged into the Vonage pap although some fax machines and fax modems can
be made to work. For $9.99 you can get a dedicated fax line on the vonage
> I am seriously considering going with Vonage and dumping my land phone line.
> I have cable broadband and I'm tired of paying inflated dollars for a weak
> product. I have stripped down, basic telephone service from Qwest and with
> all the taxes it is more than what I'll pay if I go with Vonage which will
> give a ton of features.
>
> My question is related to routers. I have a wired system using a Dlink
> DI-808HV router. Vonage has a few different offerings for getting voIP.
> (Linksys RTP300 or WRTP54G). There are other offerings for voIP from other
> network product manufacturers as well. Can I select a different device
> other than that offered through Vonage? Am I buying a bunch of headaches by
> installing a wireless router tied to the wired router to get voIP? I can
> see where a wireless access for a laptop would be great but I'm unsure if
> I'm installing additional headaches and security problems.
>
> Anyone have any views, do's or don'ts about this?
>
> R.Baker
>.
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