For a non business, I have a rather extensive home network which includes 3 computers two routers and two 5 port switches. Other than normal 3 computer usage the remaining devices use VERY LITTLE bandwidth. The second router (protype) is connected to beta hardware for which there is no manual or instruction and the device is IP sensitive that combines Window and Linux software and includes a serial port connection and I am not sure how it will react to address changes. Until I have written proven set up instructions for this device I have a preferred set up for the telephone adapter. I want to plug the VOIPo telephone adapter into my router that is directly behind my modem. My modem is a "2 Wire" from U-Verse running at 16mps with a Linksys WRTU54G-TM plugged into the modem. The brand on the router is T-Mobile supplied by them for my "@home" service. (VOIP from T-Mobile). I have purchased 5 or these routers for friends at $9.95 including next day delivery and they have all worked flawlessly in normal wireless router set ups. This router has two phone ports and I thought about using those before sanity set and and I thought it would be best to let the VOIPo experts support their equipment rather than me with my limited ability trying to use workarounds that might frustrate the Cisco Kid. Will the telephone adapter plug into the router and still have all the features work normally. Do I need to request a specific adapter that would work better than others plugged into my router? All suggested about the phone adapter set up are welcome and appreciated.

My next question has to do with porting my existing phone number. My contract with T-Mobile will be completed in about 30 days and I want to be sure that I do not lose my home phone number. I am not overly concerned with changing on the exact day my contract is completed but it is very important to keep my phone number. I know I will need to sign a form to allow VOIPo to port my number but I would like to know when to sign up and when to send them the form. I do not want to pay early termination fees nor do I want to pay high cell phone fees any longer than necessary. This is a little more complicated than it should be because the dates of contract completion is different on the cell phones and the home phone and I cant have a VOIP phone without the cell phones. What are the best steps to complete the changeover in a timely manner with as little down time as possible for a home phone number?

My daughter is also interested but she had questions about faxes. I read as much as I could find in the knowledge base but I am still confused. Her faxing comes in little bunches - she will go two or three weeks with just a few faxes and then 2 or 3 days of 40-50 faxes. She has a separate fax line from Bell South pus her home phone and 6.0mps DSL. Does VOIPo have a way to dependably handle this type of service for faxing. If she needs a separate line for faxes then she will pay for it. If this is not available then she will keep her fax line with Bell South. Will a normal phone line conflict with the VOIP
service? In the old days of DSL (since a home phone was required) you could not plug a VOIP line into your house phone wires and use phones plugged into the wall. With a dry DSL loop - is there an electrical current in the line? If there is not could you plug the VOIP line into the home phone wires and use existing phones plugged into the wall?

I tried several times to get thur the phone system at VOIPo and waited 26+ minutes and 22+ minutes with never a live person. That does not inspire confidence but I have read enough reviews from people that like the service to indicate the results may be worth the trouble. I have been using VOIP phones since the early days and overall have been pleased with the savings and performance once they were set up. T-Mobile has been BY FAR the best VOIP service I have ever had. For $9.95 monthly easy set up and perfect service with high quality audio for two years, I wish I could say the cell phone service was as good.

Thanks in advance for your help