nicegirl
join:2001-09-06 |  Sunrocket + Verizon DSL Westell Versalink combo
Anyone have experience using SunRocket with the Verizon DSL Westell Versalink combination modem/router?
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PJIV
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join:2004-07-13
Niagara Falls, NY
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I have extensive experience with it! I was going nuts in the beginning, but got all my problems solved.
Configuration:
Versalink 327W (Doing the PPP, Passing the IP to the Gizmo)
Gizmo (QOS ON!, ALL ports forwarded to D-Link)
D-Link DI-624 (Static IP!)
Computers, Playstation 2 (wireless)
I have the Versalink modem doing the PPP connection, as the Gizmo would not hold the PPP connection for me, and I put the Gizmo IP address in the Single Static IP. I have the Gizmo I have the other router for the QOS to work on the Gizmo, forwarded ALL ports to my D-Link just in case. I also configured the D-Link to have a Static IP for the WAN side (which comes from the Gizmo) to help when I reset the gizmo, gets the internet back up quicker.
Questions? Comments? |
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06 | reply to nicegirl
expecting to receive the verizon equipment this week
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PJIV
Premium
join:2004-07-13
Niagara Falls, NY | You will not have troubles at all, just get your internet working, then hook the Gizmo to one of the ports, and then your computer or router to the LAN port of the gizmo so the QOS will work. |
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06
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Hello PJIV!
I just set up the Versalink 327W. I connected my computers and Packet8 DTA directly to the Versalink's built in router.
I am going to try SunRocket and if satisfied cancel Packet8.
Question: When I connect the SunRocket Gizmo to the Versalink 327W, do I need to connect a second router to the Gizmo to network my computers?
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Cyberian75
join:2004-03-16
Beaverton, OR | Versalink has 4 LAN ports, so you can use those for your home network. Make sure you turn QoS on for Versalink.
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Michael
FWD #608975 (bear with me when you call as I've got a speech impediment.) |
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06 |
How do I turn Qos on for the Versalink?
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Cyberian75
join:2004-03-16
Beaverton, OR | It's under Configuration -> Advanced WAN (or LAN). |
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PJIV
Premium
join:2004-07-13
Niagara Falls, NY
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To answer your question no you would not, however I found the versalinks QOS was not as good as the Gizmos. So I went and hooked up another router after the Gizmo to network my computers using that router. Try it, I have only 128 up on my DSL so I need QOS working in order for good quality calls. If you have good upload speed then you might be okay using the Versalinks QOS. |
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06
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Thanks all for the helpful input!
Re: Qos on the Versalink
I see how to enable Qos, but I don't know how to give the Voip device priority. How does simply enabling Qos on the Versalink improve call quality? Maybe I can improve the Packet8 quality by enabling Qos?
Re: A second router.
When I set up the Gizmo, I can try your configuration PJIV. Also, I tested my upload speeds to be ~640kbps.
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06
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Re: Sunrocket + Verizon DSL Westell Versalink combo
Hello PJIV!
I just connected the gizmo, and everything seems to be working well.
I have the gizmo plugged into 327W's wired LAN, along with two other computers. Also, I have two computers connected to the 327W's wireless LAN.
I have not connected a second router, nor fiddled with QoS. Maybe everything is OK as is?
But if I choose to follow your configuration, how do I set:
Gizmo (QOS ON!, ALL ports forwarded to Second router)
Second router (Static IP!)
Does the gizmo have a web configuration page?
Thanks for your helpful input!
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PJIV
Premium
join:2004-07-13
Niagara Falls, NY | Re: Sunrocket + Verizon DSL Westell Versalink com
yes the Gizmo has a web config »192.168.251.1/ password is welcome.
Everything can be set there. No need going into this now because there are so many routers out there, and their all different. |
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nicegirl
join:2001-09-06
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Hello PJIV,
For now, I will keep the current configuration as is.
But if I decide to fiddle with the QoS and a second router, the second router would most likely be the D-Link I had been using until this week.
I made five big system changes almost simultaneously this week. I changed ISP provider from Cablevision to Verizon DSL, changed modem from Motorola to Westell, changed router from D-Link to Westell, changed VOIP provider from Packet8 to SunRocket, changed VOIP box from DTA to gizmo.
Initial experience is everything is ok.
Thanks,
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PJIV
Premium
join:2004-07-13
Niagara Falls, NY | If it's working for you, I would not change a thing. You'll be happy with Sunrocket I'm sure. |
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