a router is much better for stuff like that, not that hard to configure. the
adapter just plugs in to an open Ethernet port and you plug the phone in to
it and the phone works, they make routers even with the phone adapter built
in now.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent Harding" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: phone service


I'm thinking I should've gotten a router instead of a switch. The guy at the
computer store said it ends up being harder to set up, but does provide more
security. Does this adapter act like a router that you could hook one of the
computers to a second net port and be behind it like the vonage one claims
to? I could put the other system that I am only using to get files from
behind the adapter and everything should work as it does now.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: phone service


> Hi Brent,
>
> Well, if you're not putting your computers behind a router (no reason
> you shouldn't be, routers are hella cheap!), of course you'll need an
> IP address of some kind.
>
> You're right about Free World Dialup, but I was using it only as an
> example.
>
> Once you have an IP address (either from your provider or from your
> router), the service is very easy to set up. BTW, I just got a Uniden
> multi-handset 5.8 GHz digital two-line cordless phone and love it.
> Sounds good and is pretty easy to use.
>