Billion Modems

[chop]

I want to get one of the Billion wireless modems, but can't make up my mind. So I need some help from informed forumites?

1 - Does the VOIP modems really work?
2 - Is VOIP difficult to set up?
3 - Can you use it with Skype?
4 - And is it worth paying extra for VOIP (about R700 extra)?
5 - Is VPN really needed, can't it also be done with software?

 

[Drone 42]

If you are going to use Skype you don't need the built in VOIP function, I will say it is a nice to have but not necessary, and for the extra price it might not be worth it to you. If you are looking for a nice wireless entry level router I will suggest the Billion 7202GR2 especially if you consider the price. It is a good value router.
https://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/product.asp?stockID=87339

 

[chop]

If you are going to use Skype you don't need the built in VOIP function, I will say it is a nice to have but not necessary, and for the extra price it might not be worth it to you. If you are looking for a nice wireless entry level router I will suggest the Billion 7202GR2 especially if you consider the price. It is a good value router.
https://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/product.asp?stockID=87339

I'm leaning toward the 7202 due to the price but if the VOIP can link to Skype and I can receive calls [i.e. phone rings] when my pc is off I might pay more.

Do you perhaps know if it does?

 

[Daveogg]

Dont buy the router with build in Voip.

Rather if you want to use skype go for the 7202GR2 and the Dualphone.

If you want to use SIP, eg voipbuster , voipdiscount the again get the 7202GR and a linksys spa3000.

 

[chop]

Dont buy the router with build in Voip.

Rather if you want to use skype go for the 7202GR2 and the Dualphone.

If you want to use SIP, eg voipbuster , voipdiscount the again get the 7202GR and a linksys spa3000.

Only 1000 Rand and it's cordless, only crap thing is that it has to be connected to the pc with usb.

But I think I might do that, thanks.

 

[drowssap]

5 - Is VPN really needed, can't it also be done with software?

if needed you could use hamachi as featured on one of the podcasts i listened to. It's *F-R.E-E*. Gr8 reviews from grc.com

 

[chop]

Thanks for your help guys.

I'm going to order the 7202GR2 later today.