Grandstream adapter choice

wizard · 22 Sep 2022 at 17:34

Which one should I go for - Grandstream 802 or the 812. Pricewise, they are similar.

812 states - "Includes a built-in NAT router which can handle routing speeds up to 100MBps" Not sure what this means.

the-evaluator · 23 Sep 2022 at 09:13

It means that the 812 isn't just an ATA, it's also a router. You've most likely already got a router so don't bother with the 812.

Go for the 802, or the 801 if you only need a single POTS port. I've had an 801 for a couple of years, it does the job very nicely. They're not the most user friendly things in the world but once they're setup you're good to go.

the-evaluator · 23 Sep 2022 at 09:34

Having said that they're a set and forget thing, I'm reminded that firmware updates can be a bit tricky as not all of them can simply by done through the web management interface:

It's easy enough to setup a local HTTP server (I'll do it through Python on a Linux box), but it's a pain that it's necessary.

wizard · 23 Sep 2022 at 10:21

the-evaluator said:
It means that the 812 isn't just an ATA, it's also a router. You've most likely already got a router so don't bother with the 812.

Go for the 802, or the 801 if you only need a single POTS port. I've had an 801 for a couple of years, it does the job very nicely. They're not the most user friendly things in the world but once they're setup you're good to go.

I think 801 is the best option for me from what you have said.

How much configuring does it need for a first time set up? Is it plug and play?

If required, I would go with a VoIP provider who is willing to help with it.

the-evaluator · 23 Sep 2022 at 10:27

It's some time ago I set mine up so I can't remember how involved the setup was. I do remember that it was more than just entering the SIP server and credentials.

If you end up going with Sipgate I can share my settings.