Outage - 1AM Central

**abward** · 03-11-2009 06:27 PM

You apparently have one of the bad Grandstream ATAs (so, it happens), and you refuse to trade it for a PAP2T since you don' t have/want a router. Why are you not telling VOIPo to send you another (working) Grandstream?

Sorry, but what am I missing something here? I don't think the ATA you have now is going to get any better.

Tim, are you shipping out any replacement Grandstreams, for those that need them?

**stason99** · 03-11-2009 07:57 PM

While you’re waiting for a reply from Tim, let me post:

Honestly, I don’t think a replacement 502 will be better the mine. Seems like they all loose registration. I’m waiting now to see if PAP2T you guys are using is the solution to the problem. Time might show that it’s not the solution and another problem with PAP2T might come up. If you, PAP2T users, confirm that it is reliable then I will probably order PAP2T and buy a router, or switch to another provider.

**Xponder1** · 03-11-2009 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by stason99

While you’re waiting for a reply from Tim, let me post:

Honestly, I don’t think a replacement 502 will be better the mine. Seems like they all loose registration. I’m waiting now to see if PAP2T you guys are using is the solution to the problem. Time might show that it’s not the solution and another problem with PAP2T might come up. If you, PAP2T users, confirm that it is reliable then I will probably order PAP2T and buy a router, or switch to another provider.

Buy a router. The router in the 502 is crap anyway. Then get the Linksys ATA solved all my problems and I could not be happier. I recommend a Linksys WRT54GL http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Cisco-...6826845&sr=8-1

Then remove the crappy linksys firmware and install DD-WRT or Tomato.

**stason99** · 03-12-2009 08:46 PM

Yes, I was going to do that, but little bit later. Thank you! Later because I’m not sure PAP2T solved all of the problems. It’s too early to conclude that since you guy are using it only 1-2 weeks, correct?
Also, I’ve read that many people had troubles configuring Westell 6100 DSL modem into bridge mode to work with a router. I’m not sure how to do that. That’s why I’m so reluctant to switch for PAP2T.

**chpalmer** · 03-12-2009 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by stason99

Yes, I was going to do that, but little bit later. Thank you! Later because I’m not sure PAP2T solved all of the problems. It’s too early to conclude that since you guy are using it only 1-2 weeks, correct?
Also, I’ve read that many people had troubles configuring Westell 6100 DSL modem into bridge mode to work with a router. I’m not sure how to do that. That’s why I’m so reluctant to switch for PAP2T.

You could just find yourself a simple switch since your modem already has a router in it...

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/6658

Configuring as bridge.

http://www.lava.net/support/Westell_...allation_Guide

**stason99** · 03-13-2009 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by chpalmer

You could just find yourself a simple switch since your modem already has a router in it...

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/6658

Configuring as bridge.

http://www.lava.net/support/Westell_...allation_Guide

Thanks. But do switches have QoS? What is generally better in my case - a router or a switch?

**chpalmer** · 03-13-2009 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by stason99

Thanks. But do switches have QoS? What is generally better in my case - a router or a switch?

QOS is a switch function in the I.T. world. But Im talking about a managed switch... $$

I didnt look but maybe your Westell has qos built into and available on it...

A broadband router (the stuff you buy at office depot and kmart) is a routing device and switch combo... two devices in one... If it has wireless then its three devices in one.

Most of the routers I get to play with are single port in and out devices that feed into a switch...

So there really would be no difference if you used a switch with your modems built in router or bought a combo unit... Other than quality differences. A 5 port switch can be had for very cheap...