fortissimo
join:2003-10-17
Richmond, BC
| Re: Tips for Running VoIP from a Wireless Connecti If I understand correctly, ICS is a form of NAT routing, and will have similar NAT related issues. However, I've never looked into the details. I also am not sure about the ICS performance, if the computer is busy.
I'd say a wireless bridge, or a wireless AP will be a better solution. Many wireless AP can act as DHCP client on either side (I used to own 2 Netgear MA102 that do) (via config).
The problem is that if the connection is already via one NAT, and you add another NAT, then the combined of 2 NAT might stop some NAT traversal solutions. And even if it doesn't, removing one layer is still better. Plus it's good to not to have the laptop on at all times for that (so it can be more useful when indepedent).
Linksys mini router, WRT54GC, has received horrible reviews, is not the same inside as WRT54G, cannot be flashed with 3rd party firmware, and is not known to work in bridge mode (this I'm not sure). I bought one and returned it, before I even opened the package, after reading the reviews. Like the poster, I also thought it was a mini version of WRT54G, and was I wrong.
Some hotels charge a substantial fee for internet connection, so unless you already need internet, this might not be economically justifable for merely a Long Distance substitute. Typical large hotel chains I found, charge about US$10. to US$20. per 24 hours. (some for free, of course, if you know which ones).
Another issue is security: if the wireless side is unencrypted, and your SIP provider is also not encrypted, then it is possible to sniff the traffic wirelessly. This might not be important for most people, but I just like to mention it, as SIP by default is open traffic. |
