From: kym blair (kymblair@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Sep 20 2002 - 09:17:10 GMT-3
Several people asked whether the ISDN Simulator from vconsole.net is any
good. (I have been using a Teltone ILS-2000 for about a year and really
like it because it has both "U" and "S/T" ports so I can hook up to a 2500
or 2600 without needing an NT1. I also like the Teltone because it can
simulate many models of ISDN switches; note: the Teltone Demonstrator which
most people get has only "S/T" ports and only basic-NI1 software.)
I bought two of the vconsole.net simulators for my niece and nephew because
they are cheap ($799) and they arrived today. The vconsole simulator is
really small ... about the size of a thick paperback book, and has
attractive paint. It also has both "U" and "S/T" ports. It can simulate
Basic-NI1 and NET-3 (European); has a pull-down menu, so it looks like there
will be other software in the future. It comes configured with spids; also
comes with very-easy-to-use PC software and a serial cable so you can
reconfigure. I changed my spids to match what I've been using on my Teltone
(and which is used in many scenarios):
PORT A
phone 1 8358661
phone 2 8358663
spid1 0835866101
spid2 0835866301
PORT B
phone 1 8358662
phone 2 8358664
spid1 0835866201
spid2 0835866401
Been using the new vconsole.net simulator all day and it works great! My
router configs are exactly like what I do with a Teltone.
One other thing: I was a little nervous about buying an unknown, so I asked
questions. The owner of vconsole.net is the guy who produced the 3920
simulator, Cat 5000 simulator, ATM simulator etc last year. He bought 30 of
these ISDN simulators and sold them in August for $700. They went so fast
that he bought another 100 and sold them for $799. Several of my friends
also got these, as I'm sure many others have too. Vconsole.net seems
reputible, has a good product, so will probably stay in business. I haven't
checked about what warrantee comes with the simulator. If that's important
to you, better read the web page or ask first. Don't hold me accountable if
you get a lemon.
One potential issue for people in Europe or Asia: the power cord has the AC
Adapter in the plug ... which is 110 volts. It converts to 9 volts 500mA
for the box. If you have only 220 volts, you'll have to find your own AC
Adapter. Maybe vconsole.net has them available; I didn't ask.
HTH, Kym
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