Comments on: Ask Mr. Andrews: How Do I Select the Right ATA? http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata Everything you need to know about VoIP Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:54:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: VOIP India http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-61932 VOIP India Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:20:17 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-61932 Hello, I found it very informative, all my technicality solutions was well discribed in your article. I am reading it again to make my self aware of the information to provide to my customers. Brijesh Hello, I found it very informative, all my technicality solutions was well discribed in your article. I am reading it again to make my self aware of the information to provide to my customers.

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]]> By: Jackie Funk http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-57412 Jackie Funk Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:08:02 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-57412 Just saw this very informative posting. For those folks with a Linksys ATA, Aptela just created a You Tube Training Quick Tip on how to configure the 2102. Thought I'd pass this along - http://www.aptela.com/blog/post/video-tip-configuring-a-linksys-ata/ We welcome your feedback! Jackie Just saw this very informative posting. For those folks with a Linksys ATA, Aptela just created a You Tube Training Quick Tip on how to configure the 2102. Thought I’d pass this along – http://www.aptela.com/blog/post/video-tip-configuring-a-linksys-ata/

We welcome your feedback!

Jackie

]]> By: Debra W http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-39452 Debra W Sat, 09 May 2009 02:24:44 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-39452 Hey Corey, just checking in to see if you have found anything else out since the email i last sent 9. Debra W Hey Corey, just checking in to see if you have found anything else out since the email i last sent 9. Debra W

]]> By: Debra W http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-37882 Debra W Mon, 04 May 2009 23:51:40 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-37882 Wow, you have been very helpful! i was really hoping to use one of your products and work with one of your consultants for purchase and installation i did some reading on the dual phone- it did not list anything specific on the use of picking up an extension, so do know that it is going to be any better than what i have I stumbled on a couple of other interesting products: FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 ...but it is not listed for use in the US and i don't know what they mean by annex A or B was referenced in this forum http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/index.php/t73023.html then i stumbled on this Phone Adapter for Skype - Model 5900 http://www.zoom.com/products/voip_products.html but i have to have it plugged into a usb hub- one extra piece of hardware- just not sure it will work and finally (Single Analog FXS/FXO Gateways ) http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/Skype+Gateways ... not to sure on the reliability of these vendors? anyways i really appreciate your input - alot of this language is over my head! Thanks again Corey Wow, you have been very helpful!

i was really hoping to use one of your products and work with one of your consultants for purchase and installation

i did some reading on the dual phone- it did not list anything specific on the use of picking up an extension, so do know that it is going to be any better than what i have

I stumbled on a couple of other interesting products:
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270
…but it is not listed for use in the US and i don’t know what they mean by annex A or B
was referenced in this forum http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/index.php/t73023.html

then i stumbled on this Phone Adapter for Skype – Model 5900
http://www.zoom.com/products/voip_products.html
but i have to have it plugged into a usb hub- one extra piece of hardware- just not sure it will work

and finally (Single Analog FXS/FXO Gateways )
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/Skype+Gateways
… not to sure on the reliability of these vendors?

anyways i really appreciate your input – alot of this language is over my head!
Thanks again Corey

]]> By: Cory Andrews http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-37862 Cory Andrews Mon, 04 May 2009 23:04:58 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-37862 Debra - I am fairly certain there are some companies that make Skype compatible ATA devices that would have both what we can an FXS (RJ11 port into which you plug your analog phone or fax machine) as well as a PSTN (FXO) port to allow you to toggle between the PSTN and Skype, and use the 5.8GHz wireless analog phone of your choice. I will do a bit more research, we don't have such an animal in our product catalog, but I have very little doubt that it exists. It's too bad VTech or Uniden don't take one of their slick 5.8GHz or DECT wireless phones and put an ethernet in the back and bundle in Skype service. You could build some simply diaplan routing intelligence into the device, have it default to SkypeOut service on outbound, long distance and international calls, and use the PSTN for inbound calls and local outbound calls. I'll let you know what I dig up! Debra – I am fairly certain there are some companies that make Skype compatible ATA devices that would have both what we can an FXS (RJ11 port into which you plug your analog phone or fax machine) as well as a PSTN (FXO) port to allow you to toggle between the PSTN and Skype, and use the 5.8GHz wireless analog phone of your choice. I will do a bit more research, we don’t have such an animal in our product catalog, but I have very little doubt that it exists.

It’s too bad VTech or Uniden don’t take one of their slick 5.8GHz or DECT wireless phones and put an ethernet in the back and bundle in Skype service. You could build some simply diaplan routing intelligence into the device, have it default to SkypeOut service on outbound, long distance and international calls, and use the PSTN for inbound calls and local outbound calls.

I’ll let you know what I dig up!

]]> By: Debra W http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-37852 Debra W Mon, 04 May 2009 22:32:03 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-37852 Thank You! I am reviewing your recommendation and reading through the installation and user guide. I am a little hesitant as the resource to purchase is from the skype shop. The 1st phillips phone i purchased lacked quality and a bit of hassle sending it back. I'm just not sure on the sound quality of this type of phone. All and all - not too concerned that i have the skype contact list availability- just really like having a second line as the source for making long distance calls as a business line for myself and my friend who does not use computers period and has trouble hearing. I have since been scouring the net , i am still confused on gateways and adapters thinking i would like to research a little more down that path than be subject to another test round form the skype shop. is that viable or am i going down a dead end? Thank You!

I am reviewing your recommendation and
reading through the installation and user guide.

I am a little hesitant as the resource to purchase is from the skype shop.

The 1st phillips phone i purchased lacked quality and a bit of hassle sending it back.

I’m just not sure on the sound quality of this type of phone.

All and all – not too concerned that i have the skype contact list availability- just really like having a second line as the source for making long distance calls as a business line for myself and my friend who does not use computers period and has trouble hearing.

I have since been scouring the net , i am still confused on gateways and adapters thinking i would like to research a little more down that path than be subject to another test round form the skype shop.

is that viable or am i going down a dead end?

]]> By: Cory Andrews http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-37842 Cory Andrews Mon, 04 May 2009 21:41:37 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-37842 Debra - the DualPhone 3088 looks really promising. You can take a look at it here http://dualphone.net/Presentation-844.aspx Debra – the DualPhone 3088 looks really promising. You can take a look at it here http://dualphone.net/Presentation-844.aspx

]]> By: Debra W http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-37822 Debra W Mon, 04 May 2009 19:22:14 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-37822 I love the skype service, fees and versatlity. I have been using the netgear cordless 2-line phone system. Other than some sound quality issues and i don't have the ability to pick up an extension i want to go back to a 2 line cordless phone system with a base unit, much like the set-up i had with vonage 2 years ago. I plan on keeping my PSTN line, so then I will need an ATA with an FXO port... Correct? I have a zoom series 1058 combo wireless router-modem . Am I correct in understanding – once I find the right adapter I will be able to use the VOIP line plugged into the internet without the computer? In your blog 4. answer, to try the Dlink DPH-50u i would still need the computer link 24-7. I work off of a laptop so i am in search of a Vonage like configuration using skype. Which ATA Would you suggest in your product line? I love the skype service, fees and versatlity. I have been using the netgear cordless 2-line phone system. Other than some sound quality issues and i don’t have the ability to pick up an extension i want to go back to a 2 line cordless phone system with a base unit, much like the set-up i had with vonage 2 years ago.

I plan on keeping my PSTN line, so then I will need an ATA with an FXO port… Correct?

I have a zoom series 1058 combo wireless router-modem . Am I correct in understanding – once I find the right adapter I will be able to use the VOIP line plugged into the internet without the computer?

In your blog 4. answer, to try the Dlink DPH-50u i would still need the computer link 24-7. I work off of a laptop so i am in search of a Vonage like configuration using skype.

Which ATA Would you suggest in your product line?

]]> By: Cory Andrews http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-18712 Cory Andrews Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:53:33 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-18712 Bob, you might take a look the Dlink DPH-50U http://www.voipsupply.com/dph-50u or the Radian RST401 http://www.voipsupply.com/rst401 Bob, you might take a look the Dlink DPH-50U http://www.voipsupply.com/dph-50u or the Radian RST401 http://www.voipsupply.com/rst401

]]> By: Profk http://blog.voipsupply.com/ask-mr-andrews-how-do-i-select-the-right-ata/comment-page-1#comment-18622 Profk Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:54:43 +0000 http://blog.voipsupply.com/?p=2702#comment-18622 I am a Skype user, and am converting to Verizon FIOS from Comcast cable (which was too unreliable for VOIP). I have a 2-line Siemens Gigaset 8825 multihandset system with 7 handsets and a superb answering system, and want to keep it. I plan to keep one copper phone line for reliability. I'll use the copper line 1 for incoming calls, faxes, my burglar alarm, and 911. I want to use Skype on line 2 for outgoing calls. Vendors seem reluctant to state which providers their ATAs are compatible with. I read somewhere that the Linksys PAP2T-NA can work on Skype. Can you confirm that? If you don't carry a Skype-compatible ATA, which uinits offer the broadest compatibility? I understand Vonage is having problems (who isn't?), and don't want to be locked into a single service. Bob I am a Skype user, and am converting to Verizon FIOS from Comcast cable (which was too unreliable for VOIP). I have a 2-line Siemens Gigaset 8825 multihandset system with 7 handsets and a superb answering system, and want to keep it. I plan to keep one copper phone line for reliability. I’ll use the copper line 1 for incoming calls, faxes, my burglar alarm, and 911. I want to use Skype on line 2 for outgoing calls.

Vendors seem reluctant to state which providers their ATAs are compatible with. I read somewhere that the Linksys PAP2T-NA can work on Skype. Can you confirm that?

If you don’t carry a Skype-compatible ATA, which uinits offer the broadest compatibility? I understand Vonage is having problems (who isn’t?), and don’t want to be locked into a single service.

Bob

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