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.

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I'd love an ATA that can go in front of my router and do QOS for the Voip traffic, especially one that can operate in Bridged mode.

Bring on the HT486! I'll be more than happy to try one out.