Can an ATA Access the net from a laptop with a wireless internet connection? TIA.

[Lisa]

Can an ATA access the net from a laptop ( HP, WinXP, P4, 1Gig) with a
wireless internet connection? TIA.


What I need to do is to connect my ATA (analogue telephone adapter) to my
notebook's Ethernet connector and grant access to the ATA through the
notebook's wireless internet. Is it possible?

I'll explain further, I am on the road most of the time and I have an ATA
that I use as my business phone. For the last year or so I used to go into
my hotel and plug the ATA into the wall network connection and use it with
no problem. Recently more and more facilities are switching to wireless
access and wifi and there is no way for me to use the ATA because it only
has a wired Ethernet connector (input). Now, I have my laptop as well and I
can get on the net with no problem at these places using my wireless
adapter. Can I plug my ATA into the laptop Ethernet connector and somehow
gain access to the net through the laptop? I hope my question is clear
enough and I further hope that some kind soul would be able to help.

I want to try this route first to try to steer away from having to buy a
wireless router and lug it around with me on the road! TIA.


Lisa

 

[Rock]

Can an ATA access the net from a laptop ( HP, WinXP, P4, 1Gig) with a
wireless internet connection? TIA.


What I need to do is to connect my ATA (analogue telephone adapter) to my
notebook's Ethernet connector and grant access to the ATA through the
notebook's wireless internet. Is it possible?

I'll explain further, I am on the road most of the time and I have an ATA
that I use as my business phone. For the last year or so I used to go into
my hotel and plug the ATA into the wall network connection and use it with
no problem. Recently more and more facilities are switching to wireless
access and wifi and there is no way for me to use the ATA because it only
has a wired Ethernet connector (input). Now, I have my laptop as well and
I can get on the net with no problem at these places using my wireless
adapter. Can I plug my ATA into the laptop Ethernet connector and somehow
gain access to the net through the laptop? I hope my question is clear
enough and I further hope that some kind soul would be able to help.

I want to try this route first to try to steer away from having to buy a
wireless router and lug it around with me on the road! TIA.

I don't know anything about ATA's but have you contacted the tech support
for the device to find out?

 

[Lisa]

Thanks Rock,

here is a definition for "ATA" from the net;

=====================================
What is an ATA?
An ATA is a device which acts as a hardware interface between a PSTN analog
phone system and a digital network or VoIP service. Using an ATA, you can
merge your PSTN phone system and VoIP service, or connect a LAN to your
phone network

=========================================

My question, basically, can I connect the ATA "standard RJ-45 jack to the
laptop RJ-45 jack and share the internet that is the laptop gets "already"
from the wireless connection? Thanks again.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Thanks Rock,

here is a definition for "ATA" from the net;

[snip]

His original question/answer still stands: have you contacted tech
support for your ATA??

You're not going to get anywhere here.

 

[GHalleck]

Thanks Rock,

here is a definition for "ATA" from the net;

=====================================
What is an ATA?
An ATA is a device which acts as a hardware interface between a PSTN analog
phone system and a digital network or VoIP service. Using an ATA, you can
merge your PSTN phone system and VoIP service, or connect a LAN to your
phone network

=========================================

My question, basically, can I connect the ATA "standard RJ-45 jack to the
laptop RJ-45 jack and share the internet that is the laptop gets "already"
from the wireless connection? Thanks again.

I think I know what you are writing about. What is the name
and model of the actual ATA device? But if the laptop already
has a RJ-45 connector, then why not get a simple router or
hub? There seems to be no reason for the ATA interface.

 

[GHalleck]

I think I know what you are writing about. What is the name
and model of the actual ATA device? But if the laptop already
has a RJ-45 connector, then why not get a simple router or
hub? There seems to be no reason for the ATA interface.

One additional question: Is the purpose of the ATA for voice
communication only? That is, you want to connect a telephone
set to the wireless LAN?

 

[Lisa]

Thanks Rock,

here is a definition for "ATA" from the net;

[snip]

His original question/answer still stands: have you contacted tech
support for your ATA??

You're not going to get anywhere here.

Uncle Grumpy, The manufacturer has nothing to do with it? The ATA works fine
as long As I can plug its Ethernet cable into a working internet connection.
It is working fine At home plugged into the router of course. I am looking
for a work around here and I think someone with networking knowledge can
help. Thanks again.

Lisa

 

[David Hettel]

What you could try is going into Control Panel | Network Connections | Find
the wireless icon, right click on it, and then click bridge connections. See
if that works for you. If asked what to bridge to, pick your wired LAN port.

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[Lisa]

GHalleck, I think you are talking about something else? You missed me here!?
I am talking about a VOIP adapter. What I am looking for is a way to share
the internet on the LAPTOP so my VOIP can work. Heard something about "cross
over" cable but have no clue where to go from here.

BTW, the ATA I have is a Sipura!

Thanks, Lisa

 

[Lisa]

One additional question: Is the purpose of the ATA for voice
communication only? That is, you want to connect a telephone
set to the wireless LAN?

Correct!! The laptop gets on the wireless LAN at the Hotel through the
wireless adapter. The Laptop has an Ethernet Jack as well, I want to know if
the VOIP ATA can access the net through the Laptop's Ethernet jack? If I can
do that, and I think I can, then I don't have to lug my router with me on
the road as well!!!


Lisa

 

[Lisa]

Thanks Dave, I tried that but it did not work! Do I have to use a crossover
cable between the labtop and the ATA?

I think we are getting somewhere! I think you are the only one who knows
what I am trying to do! Thanks again.

 

[GHalleck]

GHalleck, I think you are talking about something else? You missed me here!?
I am talking about a VOIP adapter. What I am looking for is a way to share
the internet on the LAPTOP so my VOIP can work. Heard something about "cross
over" cable but have no clue where to go from here.

BTW, the ATA I have is a Sipura!

Lisa,

The answer on how to set up the connection is buried somewhere
here:

http://www.voiplink.com/Linksys_Analog_Telephone_Adapters_s/51.htm

This is a technology that we we not use due to the way we have
purchased our cellphone agreement. IOW, I have no need for VoIP
at the moment.

HTH and GL.

 

[Curt Christianson]

Hi Lisa,

First off, I know next to nothing about networking, and even less about
wi-fi.

After looking at your diagram (nice drawing too), I understand exactly what
you want to do. After looking through Google at many sites, I don't think
it will do what you want. As far as I can tell, you will have to lug around
your equipment. I just don't think your ATA output would work being plugged
into your RJ-45. I realize both are digital in nature, but I think they are
at a different level.
--
Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://www.aumha.org/

 

[Lisa]

can someone, plese, help me out with this...

here is a diagram of what I want to do. I am sorry if I could not explain
myself but I am not really a technical person. Thanks again to everyone.

 

[Mistoffolees]

can someone, plese, help me out with this...

There has been a lot if information put into this thread at
finding a solution. But the best ones seem to be those that
recommend that you contact Linksys or whomever made the ATA
adapter. If I were going to use VOIP, I would do it the same
way as I would in the office by connecting a telephone headset
(i.e., with mike and headphones) into the computer and having
the application take care of the internet connection, be it
wireless or hard-wired. But most of the time, the voice part
is done over cell phones.

 

[Mistoffolees]

There has been a lot if information put into this thread at
finding a solution. But the best ones seem to be those that
recommend that you contact Linksys or whomever made the ATA
adapter. If I were going to use VOIP, I would do it the same
way as I would in the office by connecting a telephone headset
(i.e., with mike and headphones) into the computer and having
the application take care of the internet connection, be it
wireless or hard-wired. But most of the time, the voice part
is done over cell phones.

One addendum...we are reviewing BlueTooth as an option in
future laptops. It might do everything that you described.