[asterisk-users] Re: GSM gateway and FXO ATA

[Rich Adamson]

Martin Joseph wrote:
> On 2006-08-22 01:59:09 -0700, Tomislav Parčina <tparcina at lama.hr> said:
> 
>> Hi list!
>>
>> I'm trying to connect Analog GSM gateway (2N Ateus) with Asterisk 
>> 1.2.5  over Grandstream HT488 ATA.
> <snip>
> Personally I found the FXO port on the HT-488 to unworkable except as a 
> backup for power outages.
> 
> I found several problems with it.
> 
> 1) serious echo issues (I have a long loop).
> 2) If the phone is answered on the first ring the call goes off to la la 
> land.  Explaining to users (or myself) that you need to wait for the 
> second audible ring on the handset's before answering isn't acceptable.
> 3) The device hangs and reboots itself occasionally.
> 
> This is all just an FYI.
> 
> Marty
> 
> PS I did test with the latest HT-488 firmware and all issues were still 
> present.

I'd agree with the above 1000%. It should be taken off the market.