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Linksys PAP2T


$60.00 Released May, 2007

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Will work from anywhere in the world that has an Internet connection. Saves a lot of money on long distance calling. Consistent performance with most network providers.

The Cons:Some ship locked up by VOIP service providers. Some known compatibility issues with some wireless routers such as the Linksys WAG160N.

The Linksys PAP2T is an Internet phone adapter that allows someone to use an analog phone or fax machine over a broadband Internet connection. It connects to a router via a 10/100 Ethernet port and features two standard telephone ports that each operate independently, with separate phone service and phone numbers.

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The PAP2T is also 100% compatible with standard telephone features, including Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Voicemail. Ultimately, the PAP2T is designed to function as a 100% free phone service, allowing users to make calls and faxes without ever spending a dime.

Features

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  • Two voice ports (RJ-11) for analog phones or Fax machines
  • Impedance Agnostics - 8 Configurable Settings
  • Call Waiting, Cancel Call Waiting, Call Waiting Caller ID
  • Caller ID with Name/Number (Multi-national Variants)
  • Caller ID Blocking
  • Call Forwarding: No answer, Busy, All
  • Do Not Disturb
  • Call Transfer
  • Three-way Conference Calling with Local Mixing
  • Message Waiting Indication - Visual and Tone Based
  • Call Return
  • Call Back on Busy
  • Call Blocking with Toll Restriction
  • Delayed Disconnect
  • Distinctive Ringing - Calling and Called Number
  • Off-hook Warning Tone
  • Selective/Anonymous Call Rejection
  • Hot line and Warm Line Calling
  • Speed Dialing of 8 Numbers/Addresses
  • Music on Hold

Data Networking

  • MAC Address (IEEE 802.3)
  • IPv4 - Internet Protocol v4 (RFC 791) upgradeable to v6 (RFC 1883)
  • ARP - Address Resolution Protocol
  • DNS - A Record (RFC 1706), SRV Record (RFC 2782)
  • DHCP Client - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (RFC 2131)
  • ICMP - Internet Control Message Protocol (RFC792)
  • TCP - Transmission Control Protocol (RFC793)
  • UDP - User Datagram Protocol (RFC768)
  • RTP - Real Time Protocol (RFC 1889) (RFC 1890)
  • RTCP - Real Time Control Protocol (RFC 1889)
  • DiffServ (RFC 2475), Type of Service - TOS (RFC 791/1349)
  • SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocol (RFC 2030)

Voice Gateway

  • SIPv2: Session Initiation Protocol v2 (RFC 3261, 3262, 3263, 3264)
  • SIP Proxy Redundancy - Dynamic via DNS SRV, A Records
  • Re-registration with Primary SIP Proxy Server
  • SIP Support in Network Address Translation Networks - NAT (incl. STUN)
  • Secure (Encrypted) Calling via Pre-Standard Implementation of Secure RTP
  • Codec Name Assignment

Voice Algorithms

  • G.711 (A-law and μ-law)
  • G.726 (16/24/32/40 kbps)
  • G.729 A
  • G.723.1 (6.3 kbps, 5.3 kbps)
  • Dynamic Payload
  • Adjustable Audio Frames per Packet

Fax Capability

  • Fax Tone Detection Pass-Through
  • Fax Pass-Though - Using G.711
  • DTMF: In-band & Out-of-band (RFC 2833) (SIP Info)
  • Flexible Dial Plan Support with Interdigit Timers and IP Dialing
  • Call Progress Tone Generation
  • Jitter Buffer - Adaptive
  • Frame Loss Concealment
  • Full Duplex Audio
  • Echo Cancellation (G.165/G.168)
  • VAD - Voice Activity Detection with Silence Suppression
  • Attenuation / Gain Adjustments
  • Flash Hook Timer
  • MWI - Message Waiting Indicator Tones
  • VMWI - via FSK
  • Polarity Control
  • Hook Flash Event Signaling
  • Caller ID Generation (Name & Number) - Bellcore, DTMF, ETSI
  • Music on Hold Client
  • Streaming Audio Server - up to 10 sessions

Security

  • Password Protected System Reset to Factory Default
  • Password Protected Admin and User Access Authority
  • Provisioning/Configuration/Authentication:
  • HTTPS with Factory Installed Client Certificate
  • HTTP Digest - Encrypted Authentication via MD5 (RFC 1321)
  • Up to 256-bit AES Encryption

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    will work from anywhere in the world that has an Internet connection

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    saves a lot of money on long distance calling

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    consistent performance with most network providers

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    small and light, easy to bring with you when travelling

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    voice quality is excellent, sounds like a normal phone connection

Cons
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    some ship locked up by VOIP service providers

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    some known compatibility issues with some wireless routers such as the Linksys WAG160N

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james h goode
james h goode: #linksys_pap2t Does the PAP2t require that the computer be operating. How do you obtain a phone nuymber. Are there monthly fees. How does it compare with Ooma. thanks Sep 23, 11
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james h goode
james h goode: #linksys_pap2t Does the pap2t require that the computer be operating. How do you obtain phone numbers and is there a monthly fee. How does it differ from Ooma. Sep 23, 11
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vsaxena911
vsaxena911: #linksys_pap2t Can you make free long-distance calls with this? Feb 23, 10
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