On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:22:46 +1030, Tim wrote: [...] >> I connect to a SMC7004VWBR router/firewall wirelessly, but well enough for >> skype. I would be using my computer as a gateway, of sorts, with this >> device? > > Not normally. That router is the gateway to the internet for everything > on your LAN. It's a standalone device, and you don't need any computers > running to use it. > > That is much the best way to do VOIP. You don't need a power-wasting PC > running all the time. While it may be the best way to do VoIP, it's not an option for me, as I don't have physical access to the router :( [...] > As the other person said: You need a VOIP provider, just pick one that > you're happy with. Start off by looking for one that publishes set up > instructions where you can find them before having to sign up. There > are some that are set up to work with some pre-configured devices, and > don't provide information for using other devices. > > Another gotcha is how do you call someone on another VOIP network? [...] Whatever it is that a softphone, such as Skype, is doing, I want to do with hardware. I don't need the functionality described. Is it possible to configure the computer and the ATA to make VoIP calls, such as I currently do with Skype? I've looked at the Skype phones which plug into the USB port of a computer, but don't like that option. thanks, Thufir
