[asterisk-users] compare Linksys SPA8000 and Grandstream GXW4008

[Vieri]

Thanks!

I've just ordered a Linksys SPA8000 to try it out and compare it with my Grandstream GXW4008 devices.

They are similar feature-wise. Linksys/Cisco should theoretically be a lot more stable/reliable...

The only thing I'm missing in the SPA8000 but is available in the GXW4008 devices are the dual ethernet ports (LAN/WAN).
However, I saw a video (youtube I think) where I saw a second NIC on the SPA8000 (called "aux"). Is it only for admin use or can it be used just like the other nic, to register to a PBX?

I'd like to give the SPA8000 NICs IP addresses on 2 different subnets, both connected to the same PBX server (but with two NICs) via 2 different switches (registration via DNS SRV). That's how I setup the GXW4008 and they work great if any one of the switches fails. I'm wondering if I can do that with the SPA8000 and what the second NIC on that device is for.

Vieri

--- On Sun, 1/18/09, C F <shmaltz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Linksys has far better products than Grandstream. I
> wouldn't even put
> them in the same email. Let alone on a subject line.
> It's like asking: Door stoppers vs Phones.
> 
> On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM, Positively Optimistic
> <positivelyoptimistic at gmail.com> wrote:
> > We have used a lot of the GXP400x series..  In my
> option, they have a high
> > failure rate...    we've been testing the SPA8000s
> in our lab...   my
> > opinion is that the architecture, everything from the
> software to the metal
> > chassis is superb to the grandstream.   The SPA8000
> has a fan built in for
> > cooling and a 25 pin amphenol connector which makes
> connection to a 66block
> > a breeze.    We plan to use them as customer CPE as we
> further deploy our
> > FTTx service offering...
> >
> > I'm hoping that linksys will release a 24 port
> version to compete with
> > Grandstream's offering there...
> >
> > JC