Voip Hookup

[caseydoug]

Fisamo is correct, except that if they send you a PAP2, I believe that needs to go behind your router. I know it doesn't have a built-in router, and I don't think it has a second Ethernet jack (too lazy to go down to the basement to look ). In any event, it is my understanding that they are not likely to send you a PAP2.

[fisamo]

Thanks for the clarification--the PAP2 does have only one ethernet jack and would have to be connected behind a home router. I was speaking of the RT31P2, which Voipo seems to be almost exclusively sending out now.

[burris]

I haven't yet found a DSL/Cable modem, ATA or any device with its own built in router combo, to work too well.
I find better results and more flexibility in the settings with a separate router..with all the devices behind it. Better for security as well.

Just my opinion.

[usa2k]

I agree, as a long time VoIP user, a separate router is my preference. The nice thing about the RT31P2 is flexibility.

• R=Router
• T=Telephone
• 3=3 LAN Ethernet jacks (Your computers)
• 1=1 WAN Ethernet jack (Your Cable/DSL Modem)
• P2=2 phone jacks (2 separate phone lines)

You can begin with its router, and as your needs become more advanced, you can add a separate router, and connect the phone device behind it. No need to use the router part, but if things change, it's always there.

Most of my family are finally with High Speed Internet, but have not graduated to using a router. This is a good way for me to introduce them to both, the VoIP world, and the Networked Computer world.

I use this router. I have re-flashed it to an open-source software (In my case Tomato). I recommend this (Wireless is great!), or other routers that allow the longevity of community support software. There are several routers capable of such customization. For small steps in my extended family case, I will introduce them to the RT31P2, and see where it leads.