For convenience, some customers may choose to connect their TBB gateway to an ethernet port on a Wireless Access point, rather than wired directly to their Cable or DSL modem itself. In theory this should not be a problem. Modern wireless networks provide sufficient bandwidth to carry the VoIP packets.
However, should you choose to connect your gateway to a wireless network, you should remember that the reliability and quality of the VoIP connection is dependent on the reliability of your wireless network. Should it go down for any reason, you will lose the connection between your gateway and the Primus VoIP server. At this point, any calls coming in to your TBB number will be routed according to the backup configuration you have set in the MyTBB portal. Wireless networks can also impact latency, jitter, and packet loss, resulting in a degradation of call quality.
If you are using a 2.4Ghz cordless phone with this wireless network setup, it is very possible that your telephone will interfere with your network resulting in severe reliability issues. Even if your cordless phone is 900Mhz or 5.8Ghz, other electronic devices in your home may interfere with your network (e.g., microwaves, radios, etc.).
Another DSLReports user has contributed a FAQ of sorts on using VoIP wirelessly. Please note the disclaimers listed in that FAQ.
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by Styvas 
last modified: 2006-05-28 21:32:15 |
