Which Obi is right for me? Use 202 as modem?
Felix:
Quote from: giqcass on April 19, 2013, 06:53:16 pm
If you use the fax so infrequently try out a virtual fax service. I like this one. http://www.gotfreefax.com/
Or any other listed here... FWIW, my wife is using ExtremeFax, which is now part of RingCentral
Quote from: chucksflyin on April 19, 2013, 05:55:26 pm
So I guess the only reason to get the 202 over the 100 is for the upgraded hardware.
Did you miss the part about two phones (vs 1 in 100) and 4 service providers (vs 2 in 100)? Unlike other routers built into ATA (which I never used) the router in 202 can be used in bridge mode. I use it to conveniently plug a network printer.
And, of course, 202 has a USB port. While what you can do with it today is very limited, - hopefully, new exciting features are coming soon...
chucknmonica71:
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Did you miss the part about two phones (vs 1 in 100) and 4 service providers (vs 2 in 100)? Unlike other routers built into ATA (which I never used) the router in 202 can be used in bridge mode. I use it to conveniently plug a network printer.
And, of course, 202 has a USB port. While what you can do with it today is very limited, - hopefully, new exciting features are coming soon...
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No, I didn't miss it. I should have clarified though - for MY use, all I need is one phone and one (or possibly 2) service providers. That's what I meant by "the only reason to upgrade". Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the reply and advice. I ended up getting the 100 as I think it will fulfill my needs just fine. If, at a later date, I decide I need more features, I'll upgrade to the 202 or whatever latest version is out at the time. I now have the 100 installed and I'm very impressed with the voice quality. I'll be porting my home number soon. Thanks again to all.
PS - funny story - I bought a new modem and installed it the other day so I could drop the 7 bucks/month rental fee. Two days later I got a letter in the mail from Comcast saying something to the effect of "we notice you have been renting a very outdated modem, and would like to offer you an opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology"..... LOL, thanks for nothing! And the kicker - the same model of modem I HAD been renting, can be purchased for about 10 bucks on Amazon/Ebay!!!! Grrrrrrrr........ At least my download speeds have gone up by a factor of 4. So as it turns out I've been paying for "high speed internet" for a long time, but the crappy modem for which I've been overcharged for many years has been strangling my speed. Double Grrrr.......
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