Hardware Options

[usa2k]

We're weighing a few new options with hardware to try to get the costs down for resellers.

In the past we had good success with Grandstream HT-286 devices, but moved to a 2 line model GrandstreamHT-502 and had horrible experiences.

The 286 was always solid though, but since we needed a 2 line model for our offering, we couldn't use them.

We are considering offering the 286s as a provisioned option for resellers to purchase from us in addition to the PAP2s.

We could likely get the cost for you below $30 with them which could easily be recovered with a $29.95 setup fee which is the standard amount charged for many providers such as ViaTalk, Packet8, etc.

http://www.voipsupply.com/grandstream-gs-286

Is this something you guys would be interested in?

What of the Grandstream Handy Tone 486?
I bet the config files would be identical to the HT286

HT486 would handle users lacking a router. Pass-through might keep customers with routers happy too. I would be happy to beta test.
The mass market I suspect has little inclination to have more than a single phone line in their home.

Built-in router, NAT, Gateway and DMZ port forwarding.
Can also be configured to function as a two Ethernet ports bridge (NAT function is disabled)

http://www.grandstream.com/user_manu...UserManual.pdf

TechSpot lists HT486 for $37.95 Retail (HT286 lists at $32.45)

These two GS adapters would compliment each other very well.