Grandstream HT801 Single-Port Analog Telephone Adapter
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Vonage installs custom firmware on this device before shipping it to customers.
There is no wireless support; an ethernet cable is required.
That will necessitate the use of a PoE splitter with a micro USB 5V output. I use an Amazon-purchased "AuviPal Gigabit PoE Splitter." Because the HT801 is a 10/100 megabit device, it does not require a gigabit splitter. I just happened to have an extra one on hand that wasn't in use.
Selected User Reviews For Grandstream HT801 Single-Port Analog Telephone Adapter
If you have a Western Electric 500 from the late 1950s and you want it to ring and dial a call, this WILL WORK! br>br>You'll need an internet connection as well as a VoIP service (mine is free). 85 per month plus a penny per minute, or less than $5 per month for unlimited service). Follow the instructions from your VoIP provider, with one exception: Pulse dialing should be enabled in the Web GUI.
This was purchased to replace a previous Grandstream ATA that had been fried by a lightning strike on the internet cable. I had some trouble getting the right configuration, but Callcentric (my voip provider) was a huge help with their knowledgeable and courteous advice. I was able to send screenshots of my configuration settings, and they quickly responded with assistance that resulted in the device being successfully registered. The configuration issue was my fault, not the device's, and the Grandsream configuration web site worked well for me. br>br>The HT801 is a significant improvement over my older, less expensive GS product, as it is more stable and does not drop calls. Having a reliable home phone is well worth the extra cost. I'm also pleased with the sound quality; I'm a happy man.
So, according to all of the manuals I've found, the admin password is 'admin,' but that doesn't work. I did come across another password, but it doesn't seem to work as well. The password for the User account is 1234, which allows you to access the device and view its configuration but not make any changes. These devices can be ordered with custom firmware that includes a custom admin password for ISP companies, according to what we found online. As a result, I'm curious if the ones shipped from Amazon have a customized firmware. My intention was to use this with 3CX because it is fully supported by the 3CX GUI, but I am unable to configure the device because no changes are saved, so I guess I will be returning to the Patton M-Series.
This was supposed to be a brand new adapter. When I tried to install it, however, I ran into problems right away. When I contacted my VOIP provider, the first thing they inquired about was whether I had purchased it used. Because the MAC address had already been assigned to another customer in 2017, we had to make do with what we had on hand. The MAC address is supposed to be unique, for those who aren't familiar with it. I was unable to use this adapter as a result of this. As a result, either the device was refurbished or the manufacturer was reusing MAC addresses. This is unacceptable in any case. I purchased it from Best Products Prime, and I have no way of knowing whether or not the seller was aware of the problems. As a result, I did not give the seller a rating.
CallCentric (VOIP provider) and this adaptor get along swimmingly. It does not include a manual, but one can easily be found on the internet, so there are no issues. Grandstream also provides excellent technical support. Note: Because this isn't a "plug and play" situation, some technical know-how will come in handy.
This unit's Grandstream firmware contains two-year-old critical security vulnerabilities. (Rated 9. On a scale of one to ten, this is an eight on the severity scale. ) Patches to fix the problems have been available for more than two years, but they have yet to be included in their firmware releases. Support stated that they do not have a timeline for when the issues will be resolved. It's safe to assume that two years later, they either have no plans to fix them or were unaware of them when we reported the problem. If remote unauthenticated users being able to run arbitrary code as root on this device isn't a concern on your network, then this device may be suitable for you. If you don't think that's a good idea, turn off SSH on the Basic Settings page right away. If you work in a security-conscious environment, such as ours, you may run into issues with their continued support for SSLv3 on the HTTPS web configuration page. (IE6 is the last browser I can recall requiring SSLv3, so there are no valid excuses in 2019. ) ) Grandstream customer service advised us to post this as a "feature request" on their user forum. We're replacing more than a dozen of these units with something that can pass a basic security scan because that was the final straw for us.
Adapter for Analog Phones with Multiple Ports. First and foremost, it was a reconditioned model. YMMV! Installation was simple and quick, earning five stars. It's ready to use as soon as you've plugged it in. One star deducted due to the fact that the voice mailbox was overflowing - That's not the case. For not returning phone calls, one star was docked. One star deducted because there were no instructions included. The lack of a cable (RJ45) connection deducts one star. I believe the unit was never fixed and was simply repackaged in a dingy old cardboard box.
The majority of this was due to the VOIP provider (Voipo), not Grandstream, but their support page is a little confusing for a newbie like me. We finally got the connection set up after we got the two working together. We only pay $3 per month, so it's well worth the effort. Now, for each of the lines.
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