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Best VoIP Routers

VoIP router is a combination of a high-speed Internet router and an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) in one piece of hardware. The router functions to forward data packets to the next destination on the network while the ATA adapter is used to connect one or more telephone lines. The ATA adapter in a router enhances the routers capability to connect to standard analog telephone lines, digital phones and non-standard telephone systems such as Voice over IP based networks.

How does VoIP router functions?

VoIP telephony involves voice communication using high speed Internet. A VoIP router is a crucial element in VoIP telephony. It allows you to use the Internet and take advantage of telephony services offered through Internet.

The main function of the router is to receive data from the Internet, analyze the header information and determine where the data needs to be sent. It also takes the data from one network and sends the data over the network.

Basically there are two options available if one wants to use router with VoIP phone services: Either you buy a VoIP router that is bound to a service provider or buy a router that can function with a variety of providers. The only disadvantage of the second option is that one has to manage all the configuration and software installation by oneself. But on the other hand, choosing these types of routers allows you to change your VoIP service provider without the need for a change in hardware.

A wireless VoIP router also allows you to connect your phone connection to your Internet connection. You can connect your IP phones and computer through Wi-Fi connections.

Cisco VoIP router is manufactured under the brand name Linksys. Linksys VoIP router WRT54G is one of the best VoIP routers. The router is a three in one device, which is based on 802.11g protocol. The device works as a Wireless access point (WAP) which allows you to connect Wi-Fi devices that are based on 802.11b and go to a wireless network. It functions as a hub that allows you to connect four computers and acts as a 4-port switch to connect Ethernet devices.

ZyXEL Prestige 2602HW ADSL VoIP Router has some admirable features such as 802.11b/g wireless access point capabilities and a host of security features. The router also has VoIP capabilities allowing you to make calls over the Internet. The Zyxel Prestige router is ideal for big businesses that look for options for saving on telephone bills. The router provides you the ability to call other VoIP devices and normal landlines.

VoIP broadband routers have the ability to deliver good speed and range which allows you to stream HD video content while listening to digital music, playing online games and also making VoIP calls. The high speed features allows you to perform different Internet tasks simultaneously.

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