Landline phone with own router on FTTP

[bruce_miranda]

Just got FTTP and everything is working fine off the VF router. Phone lines are plugged into the VF router, VF router's WiFi is switched off. 3rd party Mesh has been switched to Bridge mode and plugged into the VF's ethernet port.

However I am shocked at how feature poor the VF router is. e.g. There are no Parental controls at all. I know I can get rid of the VF router and plug my own Mesh router into the Openreach ONT, but what about the Landline. 

Are there any 3rd party routers in the market that have a telephone socket at the back to allow the home phone to be plugged in? 

[cf996]

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@ZinGeRs wrote:

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Thanks both presumably I type "Vox 3.0" in the blank section for the SIP User-Agent?

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Yes, without the quotes.

[chrisnasah]

Hello all,

Just did a search to see if someone had a solution so that i could move away from Vodafone awful router.  It seems like people have this working now, is it possible someone can do a summary as to what hardware is required and what i should request from Vodafone to get this working please.

Thanks

[ZinGeRs]

Hi

You need

A suitable router

Your broadband login details,

Your VoIP details including servers

A suitable VoIP device (my grandstream 801 once set up correctly works an absolute treat and happily will share the config)

Lastly patience I messed up my config in two areas by rushing through the steps

[chrisnasah]

Hi,

Where did everyone get their details from, was it through the chat?

Also how critical is it that i am on a static IP?

[ZinGeRs]

Oh forgot that, you need a static IP (free to request) will not work otherwise as your IP will keep changing 

[chrisnasah]

@cf996
@bruce_miranda
@ZinGeRs

I am going for HT-812 device so will require you support if i get stuck please. 

One thing i wanted to confirm as i am running my own firewall i will need to open various ports for this, can anyone confirm what i need to allow inbound to HT-812.

At first i might try to get it working by allowing all inbound connection and will be looking to lock it down.

Regards to static IP can i not use the DDNS address instead of IP?

Thanks

[ZinGeRs]

Isn't it the same ports as the 801? Look back through the thread it mentions the ports

[Ripshod]

For those reading this thread and considering giving this a go the Grandstream HT801 is currently less than £50 brand new from amazon. Have fun. 

[chrisnasah]

Hi,

I went with HT812 for an extra pound

[cf996]

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@chrisnasah wrote:

Regards to static IP can i not use the DDNS address instead of IP?

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You can set the "NAT Traversal" setting to STUN on the device. Having a static IP is the most reliable option but you don't need it.