PAP2 vs router choice during online sign-up?

Posts: 3 · New Forum Member Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 3

Hi,

I am not a Vonage customer as of yet, and have a question re: sign-up:

During the sign-up, is the customer given a choice among the different hardware units available? That is, PAP2 versus a WRT54GP2 or 31P2?

Specifically, I would like to request a PAP2, as I already have a DSL router at home. Will I be able to request this during sign-up?

Many thanks in advance --

Todd

Posts: 134 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: Mar 23, 2005 Posts: 134

They won't send you the WRT or the PAP2. Vonage only distributes the RT for some reason. If you want the WRT or PAP2 you will have to buy it in a retail store.

Posts: 4 · New Forum Member Joined: Mar 23, 2005 Posts: 4

The Linksys is a POS. The Motorola used after the router works great. You should have a router that allows QOS.

Posts: 3 · New Forum Member Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 3

NHTracker: Thanks very much for your answer.

denverbob: Could you please explain what you mean by "Linksys is a POS"? Also, which routers allow QoS and work w/ Vonage? Thank you for your help.

Thanks again,

Todd

Posts: 9 · New Forum Member Joined: Jan 23, 2005 Posts: 9

I can not recommend more the Linksys WRT54G. I am using it with QoS and it is rock solid, (also using the PAP2). The various hacked firmwares rock too.

The WRT54G is on sale at Radio Shack, Office Depot, and Circuit City. If you are willing to do the legwork, you can pricmatch OD and CC to RS and get it for ~$19.99 after rebates.

For more info on the firmwares, check out:

linksysinfo.org

wrt54g.com

But don't sweat the choices too much, the stock linksys firmware with QoS is just fine.

Posts: 8 · New Forum Member Joined: May 07, 2005 Posts: 8

I use the RT (free from Vonage) with a Netgear 614 wireless router. No problems here!