Also, it says that analogue phones must be connected to the adaptor (sipgate also says this), I wonder if there's any provision for connecting a digital handset?

Because what you think of as a digital handset (such as a DECT phone) is still officially an analogue phone. A digital handset is of the type you get on corporate exchange systems in offices and hotels etc.

For calling abroad however, whilst point-to-point is crystal clear, PSTN to VoIP depends on the latency of the overseas user's connection to the DrayTEL servers. If it's patchy, the call quality isn't great and you end up mising half a second of conversation every now and then which isn't really a problem (I've had far worse with MSN et al). In this way, it's no different to online gaming where you play against someone abroad, it all depends on their connection to the servers.

Hi Ian,

No probs, there are a number of boxes you can buy, including all-in-one routers with VoIP and wifi. I think it's worth sticking with separates though, just like you would for good audio and hifi kit

If you do get a PAP2T, make sure it's a fully unlocked model (most are) as you'll be able to use it with any VoIP provider then. There are instructions floating around on the Web to unlock the boxes yourself but it relies on a particular firmware as LinkSys have been clamping down on this.

You can get the PAP2T from a number of online retailers, try broadbandbuyer.co.uk or broadbandstuff.co.uk. Make sure you get the telephone adaptor with it though, this converts an ordinary UK plug into the smaller US plug that the LinkSys has. Both of the retailers above sell it for a few quid with the box but it costs a lot more on the high street.

One last thing, the PAP2T has sockets for 2 phone lines so if required, you can connect 2 separate telephones with different numbers or 1 telephone and a fax machine

Regards,

Dark Horse

CAN ANYONE HELPPPPPPPPPPPP WITH MY DRAYTEL ACCOUNT AND MY PAPT2..I NEED TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS CALL WAITING