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roymain

Tips for Running VoIP from a Wireless Connection

Ok this may not be quite a "FAQ for Running VoIP from a Wireless Connection", but it does

collect the answers to my own frequently asked questions on the topic. I must state

up-front that none of this information comes from me. I am also sure that I have missed a lot. Hopefully all of you can help fill the gaps. The content below is only the result of my research into postings of other forum members. So thanks to my predecessors and thanks to those who blessed us all with their pearls of wisdom.

Why would you want to use a wireless connection with VoIP?
1. You may be sharing your home Internet connection with a neighbor
2. A wiring constraint in the space where you want to put the VoIP ATA adapter
3. You want to take advantage of a wireless hotspot with your VoIP
4. Your hotel only has a wireless connection available
5. You just want to prove you can do it
6. You have nothing better or more interesting to do with your time
7. You want to get your geek fix for the day
...

So far I am aware of the following ways to run VoIP from a wireless Internet connection:
1. Use an Ethernet Wireless Bridge
2. Use Windows Internet Connection Sharing from a computer with a wireless adapter
3. Use an altered Wireless Router
4. Use a softphone (VoIP software)
5. Use a wireless VoIP Phone

beda

hi thanks for the info
i have a query
i have taken a BSNL EVDO connection in bangalore i want to know why its not getting connected to a VPN of my company I spoke with BSNL & my company tech guy But no satisfactory reply. ANy idea how to connect any technical updation is required? any software settings to be made? i use win Xp
Thanks in advance

falcon74

VPN has a significant overhead due to the secure tunneling. This is a protocol overhead, which you cannot do anything about. Typical EVDO data-transfer rates are so downright lousy that running VPN over it is almost certain to be a failure, or atleast problemmatic.