Router, VoIP configuration...Help pls!!

[rr_r2i_2008]

Hello All,


Issue 1:
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Did any of you experience the issue of not being able to configure a router (NETGEAR), and then the VoIP (Packet8).

I have someone who got AirTel Broadband setup directly to a laptop which works fine, but have issues when the router is put in this mix.

Also tried Packet8 VoIP adapter direct from modem, but the red power light is blinking and no dial tone!

Issue 2:
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How about this...A few stuff from US (110V) such as laptop(s), router, VoIP adapter, cordless phone(s), cell phone power cord(s).

What is the best solution for a step-down transformer/converter. Buy 1 each for each (OR) is there anything like a multiple plug point/pad that could be used for all these 110V electronics stuff in our 240V system!

Sincerely appreciate your help!

Thanks!

[bostonwhizkid]

a)Regarding configuring NETGEAR and VOIP (in my case VONAGE) it does not seem that well. The Vonage tech-support person told me that the QOS setting needs to be adjusted, i could not figure that out The broadband i had was BSNL.
But i also have a IQARA cable modem. There i was able to configure VOIP and netgear wireless router.
Cable Modem->Netgear Router (cable password entered thru PPOE screen)->Vonage Linksys router

b) Regarding stepdown transformer this is what can be done.
Think about all the devices that require stepdown 110V. Add the wattage of all these devices. Get a stepdown transformer which is a little bit more than the sum. e.g. my sum was 300 i got a stepdown for 350 . I attached the US power strip to the output of this device. This might be possible in your case if all the devices are based nearby.

[rr_r2i_2008]

Thanks very much bostonwhizkid. I sincerely appreciate it!!

[nupita]

Issue 1

First thing you need to do is to examine the BroadBand setup. Usually in India, the ISP will set up the Broad Band connection to be active only when the user logs in. The connection is not always on. The log in information is setup on the computer connected to broadband. When you start the computer and log in to ISP service, you get the connection.

This may be the cause that when you throw in the router in the mix, it does not work.

Follow following generic steps

Find the login information for broadband from the computer set up. (User Id and Password).

Disable the automatic login for broadband from the computer.

Turn everything off.

Put the router in between Modem and Computer.

Power on router and Computer in that order with at least 30 seconds gap between each step.

Follow instructions for your router to set up auto login to broadband connection using the userid and password from step 1 above.

Turn everything off.

Power on Modem, router and Computer in that order with at least 30 seconds gap between each step.

This will make your router automatically login to ISP when Powered on and Your computer will get IP address from router instead of directly from IP service provider.

Now your will be ready to plug in any VOIP phone into router.


Alternatively

You can program the modem itself to automatically login to ISP. You will need to find the instruction for the modem to do that. There is a possibility that modem may be bricked and you may not be able to program it.

I modifed the BSNL modem last year to auto login.

[Rajram]

Issue 1

First thing you need to do is to examine the BroadBand setup. Usually in India, the ISP will set up the Broad Band connection to be active only when the user logs in. The connection is not always on. The log in information is setup on the computer connected to broadband. When you start the computer and log in to ISP service, you get the connection.

This may be the cause that when you throw in the router in the mix, it does not work.

Follow following generic steps

Find the login information for broadband from the computer set up. (User Id and Password).

Disable the automatic login for broadband from the computer.

Turn everything off.

Put the router in between Modem and Computer.

Power on router and Computer in that order with at least 30 seconds gap between each step.

Follow instructions for your router to set up auto login to broadband connection using the userid and password from step 1 above.

Turn everything off.

Power on Modem, router and Computer in that order with at least 30 seconds gap between each step.

This will make your router automatically login to ISP when Powered on and Your computer will get IP address from router instead of directly from IP service provider.

Now your will be ready to plug in any VOIP phone into router.


Alternatively

You can program the modem itself to automatically login to ISP. You will need to find the instruction for the modem to do that. There is a possibility that modem may be bricked and you may not be able to program it.

I modifed the BSNL modem last year to auto login.[/quote]
For the power conversion for routers etc, I am doing this:
1. I have a UPS backup system purchased locally which takes care of all the power fluctuations.
2. To this UPS unit I have attached a step down transformer with fuse etc.
built in.
3. I then attached the router to the UPS unit and all is working fine.