Hi Kedyl,
I use my OBi202 with three separate GV accounts AND a fax machine--and, found that using a separate router works better for me...but, I found the following link useful:
http://www.obihai.com/OBiAdminGuide.htm#_Toc333506036There's a lot of info...but, under the 3rd heading, "Physical Interfaces of the OBi Device", you'll see a link, "Internet Connection Set-Up and Configuration" that may clear things up for you???
BTW: Just a couple of hardware suggestions if you DO decide to change the set-up:
I spent 2-3 days over the Christmas holidays researching all the different VOIP devices, plans, modems, routers, and even learned about DD-WRT and VPN! I even spent about 30 min over the phone with an OBiPlus CSR who was very helpful. This is what I learned:
1. Make sure you are using a DOCSIS 3.0 (D3) modem...especially if you are using a high-speed ISP from a cable company (Charter, Comcast, Time-Warner, etc.) vs. DSL...with your OBi202. The QoS will improve dramatically with the correct modem. I just switched from DSL to Charter, and although they gave me a free D3 modem, I chose to purchase my own (Motorola SB6141) and a DD-WRT router (Netgear WNDR3700 with "DD-WRT pre-installed") from Amazon.
If interested, check out the router from the seller's own website:
https://www.flashrouters.com/netgear-wndr3700-ddwrt-router.phpbut, purchase it via Amazon instead, and you won't be charged shipping fees---though it's the very same Seller!
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q4DGTU/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=Check out this link for a little geeked-out info on the importance of using DOCSIS 3.0 for better Quality of Service (QoS) with VOIP:
http://volpefirm.com/blog/docsis-3-0/protocol1/ 2. Make sure that you are using a digital DECT 6.0 phone. It operates at 1.9 GHz, rather than the older 2.4 and 5.8, and won't interfere with your router. "The new DECT phones are often confused with being 6Ghz phones due to the "DECT 6.0' label on the boxes. The DECT phones operate in the unregulated 1.9Ghz frequency, where devices have to negotiate amongst themselves for air time. Right now, the main advantages of the 1.9Ghz range is [that] it does not overlap with computer WiFi signals (2.4Ghz). DECT phones will have a better 'real world' range because of this, and won't jam up your home Wireless B/G/N router."
Reference:
http://www.epinions.com/content_1277730948?sb=1I already had the DECT cordless phones, but the purchase of the SB6141 modem, and WNDR3700 DD-WRT router (granted, a little expensive on the front-end) REALLY make the most of my OBI202! These two hardware purchases have given me crystal-clear GV calls...and all three devices will create a net monthly savings of $72/month, which will allow me to re-coup the front-end expense in less than 5 months. I'll be saving $865 per year by dropping Sprint, and my AT&T land-line.
My iPhone 4S is both jail-broken and unlocked, so I now use T-Mobile's "Pay-By-The-Day" plans. I use their $1/day plan:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/pay-by-the-day-cell-phone-plans I really can't stress it enough: If you are serious about using the OBi202 to it's full-potential [Hint: Buy their USB BT adapter to use with your smartphone] make the investment in the proper modem, router, and DECT 6.0 phone(s). The call quality is like 'night-and-day' with the proper set-up! I cannot tell the difference between the VOIP clarity and my old land-line clarity. It's THAT good!
Hope this helps!
~ Danielle
