Uverse + VOIPo

[jlachowin]

Need some tips (if any) for using VOIPo over a Uverse Pro (3.0 Mbps) internet connection. This is for my parents, and they live an hour away, so I would like to do the research before I get there.

My mom was shipped a Grandstream ATA. This is what I was planning on doing.

1. Assign static IP to the ATA inside the Uverse RG
2. Forward UDP 5000-65000
3. Forward Uverse calls to VOIPo number in order for my mom to get a feel of the VOIPo service before porting completely to VOIPo.

The ATA will be hooked up directly to the RG to one of the LAN ports.

Anything else I need to be worried about? Thanks!
Justin

[abward]

You will probably want to put the GS into Bridged mode, or turn off the DHCP server in it so that you will not conflict with the Uverse box.

[usa2k]

You will probably want to put the GS into Bridged mode, or turn off the DHCP server in it so that you will not conflict with the Uvers box.
+1
GS into Bridged mode, and turn off the DHCP

That would avoid double NAT if the GS LAN was used.

It sounds like there are a few ports on the Uvers Modem.
(Assuming RG = Router Gateway = Uvers Modem.)

[jlachowin]

Yep, RG = Uverse Residential Gateway, it serves up the TV, Internet and Phone, but I'm replacing the phone service. I will put the GS in bridged mode, although I would never plug anything into the LAN side of the GS.

[jlachowin]

Success! I plugged the Grandstream ATA after the Uverse router, and set it to a static IP and that is it. I didn't forward any ports as we don't have any issues. Call quality is very good.

I'm forwarding all Uverse calls to the VOIPo number, and having my parents test it for 1-2 weeks, then I will initiate the number port to VOIPo. Thanks.