Reza, One thing that I am noticing is that many clients can't live without the internet in their business (usually some business critical function they can't live without). The cost of a redundant solution is high and I am thinking that it would be very cool if a router could be used in small businesses that could fail over to a cheap solution.
A 3G stick is cheap, the monthly is reasonable. What would be even more impressive I think would be if the unit could link up to an iPhone or other tether capable phone in just such emergencies. A VP (or anyone with one) could technically hook it up to the router if the main internet line failed, go to a web page on the router (or a button) and connect. Or just automatically create the link. So active/passive (or even an active/active connection would be cool)... once the main line saturates, the 3G modem can take over... Once the primary is back up and running, it should auto-disconnect. That would be useful... along with a ton of other things like creating a wifi mesh from a single 3G router so you can cover a larger area. Regards, Chuck -----Original Message----- From: Reza - Asterisk Consultant [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: July-31-10 2:37 AM To: Asterisk Users Group Subject: [on-asterisk] 3.5G Router to connect your USB 3.5G Modem, aka. Internet Stick. Just to share with the community here, I've had amazing success with a particular brand of 3.5G Wireless Router at its beta stage - details which I will share later on as I am still doing some tests. I found this router fascinating as I deployed voip based phone services to remote areas where DSL or Cable was not an option. However the 3.5G signal was excellent as we were still within cellular zone. I've also run Asterisk connected to this 3G router and done tests. Latency is approximately 150-350 ms *and even with this high latency* both ULAW and G729 was quite impressive, considering the stick I was using was giving me anywhere between 400kbps to 1 megabit upstream. I literally ran 5 simultaneous phone calls through this and quality was perfect. Network analysis showed 0% packet loss. As much as I am excited about this new router (still in beta) - I'm curious to know if others in here share the same enthusiasm and see other real world applications with this? Please let me know if you would be interested in such type of product. Depending on the interest and enthusiasm from the TAUG group, I would have no problem to further communicate with the vendor with the hope that they could provide our group few units as loaner units for those who are curious for a test drive. Best, Reza. -- Toronto based VoIP / Asterisk Trainer, I.T. Consultant and Hosted PBX Solutions Provider. +1-647-476-2067. http://www.linkedin.com/in/seminar --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
