[jerryphd]

Hi!

Would someone recommend me what Linksys SIP Adapter should I buy for personal use and why? I have DSL service at home:

Model : SPA-1001
Model: PAP2-NA
Model: PAP2T-NA
Model SPA-3102
Model: SPA-3102-NA

What are differences between -NA and without?
What are differences between Model: PAP2-NA and Model: PAP2T-NA?

Thanks in advance.


Jerry

[humba3]

You really have to provide more details about what you're looking for. I.e. 1 or 2 simultaneous outgoing calls. 1 or 2 SIP accounts. Hop-on, hop-off functionality, with or without router?
-NA = North America.. so devices will ship with the appropriate plug but that's about it.

[jerryphd]

Hi! Humba3,



Thanks for your help. I am looking for device that support 1 SIP account (2 is OK but not use at this time) and for hop-on/off functionatility. Also do you know any free service other than Ipkall? Thanks in advance. Jerry.

[eric]

Originally Posted by jerryphd

Model : SPA-1001
Model: PAP2-NA
Model: PAP2T-NA
Model SPA-3102
Model: SPA-3102-NA

What are differences between -NA and without?
What are differences between Model: PAP2-NA and Model: PAP2T-NA?

The SPA-1001 has been discontinued and is replaced with the PAP2T-NA.

The PAP2 is an older model that doesn't have new firmware development, it is still around for large VoIP providers that don't want a mix of deployed hardware. We don't recommend it for consumers looking to buying a new ATA. It also costs more than the newer and faster PAP2T.

The PAP2T is the latest model 2 FXS adapter from Linksys.

The SPA3102 is the latest model 1 FXO, 1 FXS, router, adapter from Linksys.

-NA means that the device is not associated with a particular VoIP provider (unlocked). Devices without -NA usually have another -XX designation and are locked to a specific VoIP Provider.

If you are looking to purchase used equipment, make sure it is a -NA model. Other models may or may not be truely "unlocked" and will not be supported by Linksys or other prodivers.

More information and data sheets for the PAP2T-NA and SPA3102-NA are available on our store pages.

[jerryphd]

Thank you very much, Eric. It's great information and exactly what I was looking for.

Jerry

[humba3]

Other models may or may not be truely "unlocked" and will not be supported by Linksys or other prodivers.

Linksys also uses the two letter extension for systems sold in other parts of the world
E.g. the generic European version is -EU, or if the device has been localized (not applicable to the SPA line but for other devices like home routers), then you have teh language there.. e.g. WRT54G-DE is the version sold in Germany (with a German UI), WRT54G-FR is the version sold in France (with a French UI), etc.

[yf]

I am looking for device that support 1 SIP account (2 is OK but not use at this time) and for hop-on/off functionatility. Also do you know any free service other than Ipkall? Thanks in advance. Jerry.

Jerry:
SPA3102 is your solution. It is the only device that offers hop-on/off (SPA 3000 is phased out). It also has a built in router. It allows you to register a single VoIP account (called Line 1). However, you can also register another VoIP account for the Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN) line connected to it. It also allow you to use 4 additional gateways for outgoing calls.

IPKall is not a service provider. It only provides free DID within Washington State. You have to have a SIP account to obtain a DID from IPKall. SIPnumber(SIP Number: Free VOIP SIP Number with unlimited incoming minutes) offers a free number somewhere in Iowa. The difference between IPKall and SIPnumber is you can register SIPnumber server to your softphone/ATA. You can also forward your Iowa number to a SIP account for free (works like IPKall).

There are several free SIP accounts providers:
1) FWD (www.freeworlddialup).
2) CallCentric: With CallCentric you can buy a local DID and you can also buy outgoing service. If you don't you can stick to the free service.
3) Voxalot (VoXaLot - Home). It is in Australia but they have a server in Europe and the U.S. The unique feature they have is you can add all the other SIP accounts to your voxalot account and just register your softphone/ATA with the voxalot setting. It is like reading your emails from different email services from one email account. I did not try this service yet. So I have no comment on how reliable and efficient it may be.

[nandito]

Hi i am looking to get the SPA3102-NA. Will this let me connect my regular phone line and my VoIP line to the same handset ? I am using the VoIP using the VoIP for incoming and outgoing calls but need the PSTN line for the buzzer system in my condo which is hardwired into the phone jacks. If it is possible to connect the two will i be able to switch to the PSTN line to send commands to open the door ?

[nandito]

Hi i am looking to get the SPA3102-NA. Will this let me connect my regular phone line and my VoIP line to the same handset ? I am using the VoIP using the VoIP for incoming and outgoing calls but need the PSTN line for the buzzer system in my condo which is hardwired into the phone jacks. If it is possible to connect the two will i be able to switch to the PSTN line to send commands to open the door but use the VoIP primarily to make phone calls ?

[Jeff.cqvoip]

Originally Posted by jerryphd

Hi!

Would someone recommend me what Linksys SIP Adapter should I buy for personal use and why? I have DSL service at home:

Jerry

If you already have a good NAT/Router that your PC is behind, then the PAP2T-NA is a good choice. That is what I use.
I have self configured mine for use with two different VSP's with good results.

Just remember, when adding a VoIP ATA behind your existing NAT/Router, you will need to "at least" set the router to port forward SIP UDP ports 5060-5063, and RTP ports 16384-16482. If not done, this is the cause for most headaches behind a NAT/Router.

If you want a Linksys ATA with built-in NAT-Router, then the SPA2102-NA may be a good choice.