Cisco PAP2 Phone Adapter for Vonage Internet Phone Service
by Linksys
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Manufacturer: LinksysModel: PAP2
Product features:
- Unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada only $24.99 per month, other plans as low as $14.99
- All plans include call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and many more features
- Voicemail can be checked online or by phone or forwarded via email
- Use your current phone; keep your existing phone number or choose a new one
- 2 Ports for analog phones or fax, so you could have 2 separate phone numbers
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Customer Review: Simple and Easy Installation
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start by saying that I was fed up with the cost of my phone service. I was even at the point where I was thinking about dropping my local phone service and getting a second cell phone. Then I heard a demonstration of the Vonage phone service and that's all it took. End of soapbox.
I chose this basic phone adapter over the Linksys adapters offered by Vonage because I already have a broadband connection with a wireless router; the other units offered by Vonage are routers. Note that Vonage did not offer to scrounge up and include the PAP2 as part of my sign-up deal, as maybe an inducement to get me to sign up -- I had to purchase it separately.
The PAP2 just plugs into the back of my router, and as far as the router is concerned the adapter is just another ethernet device. Network hookup was that simple. Once I powered the adapter on, the lights on the front blinked for several minutes (data transfer? registering with Vonage?). When they went solid, I tried my first call. And was I pleasantly surprised.
Sound quality is superb. I was prepared to suffer some degradation in sound quality in exchange for saving 50% of my phone bill, but the sound is great! I left the bandwidth setting at mid-point (on my account at Vonage), which is the default setting for sound quality. There's a high setting to improve the voice quality and to solve any voice breakup, which I haven't experienced, and a low setting in case your other web appplications start to suffer from sharing internet bandwidth with the adapter (I guess).
All in all, I give this 5 stars. From my perspective, it looks like this Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) is ready for prime time.
Description of Cisco PAP2 Phone Adapter for Vonage Internet Phone Service
The Linksys Phone Adapter enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your cable or DSL Internet connection. Just plug it into your home Router or Gateway and use the two standard telephone jacks to connect your existing phones or fax machines. Each phone jack operates independently, with separate phone service and phone numbers -- like having two phone lines. With an appropriate Internet telephone service provider, youll get clear telephone reception and reliable fax connections, even while using the Internet at the same time for normal data operations.With Vonage, you can make calls through the Internet, potentially save on long-distance charges, and access a rich assortment of call features. Plans start as low as $14.99 per month, and the Premium Unlimited plan offers unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada for only $24.99 per month. And it's easy to use: For making and receiving calls, Vonage works just like a traditional phone service; no special access codes or account numbers are required.
Easy Hardware Setup |
All Vonage plans let you enjoy the call features you've become accustomed to?call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, three-way calling, call return, repeat dialing, and reliable long distance?plus other features that may be new to you. For example, you can receive your voicemail as an email attachment, and you'll have a phone number that travels with you. Visit http://www.vonage.com/amazon to see which plan is best suited to your lifestyle and budget. The low monthly rates are quite reasonably priced, in our opinion, and with them you may save considerably compared to traditional phone service. International calls are available for additional low fees, with one economical exception: calls from the U.S. to Canada are treated like domestic long distance calls, rather than international. Vonage also supports short-form emergency 911 services, where available. (Dialing 911 requires activation and operates differently than traditional 911. See Vonage's website for details.)
This Vonage Internet Phone Service Starter Kit is quick and easy to install in your home or business. All you need is a high-speed Internet connection (cable or DSL modem) and a touchtone phone. Setup is simple: Just connect one end of the included Vonage-certified Linksys PAP2 phone adapter to your Ethernet router or gateway and the other end to your telephone. Then sign up for Vonage phone service. An extra port on the adapter allows you to attach an additional phone or fax machine. You'll have instant access to both phone lines, each with a separate number, and you can even assign them different area codes (subject to availability). You can still surf the web while talking on the phone or receiving faxes. The phone adapter includes a generous three-year warranty from the manufacturer.
What's in the Box
Linksys phone adapter, power adapter, user's guide on CD-ROM, network cable, quick installation card, Vonage Internet Phone Service Starter plan, support information and promotional offers, registration card
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