Grandstream HandyTone 496 Fax / Analog / Digital Interface Card (HT-496)

Pros: Freedom to choose any VOIP provider, good sound quality, compact size.

Cons: Slow LAN port bogs down. Configuration stops working. Tech support.

The Bottom Line: If you need an unlocked VOIP ATA, consider the cheaper model 286. With a Grandstream device, menus may stop working; the problem seems to be inadequate heat dissipation.

Review: Update 2007 (August): I am glad to see this review continues to get Helpful (even Very Helpful) ratings after more than a year, so it seems time to update with the latest information. Grandstream has updated the firmware for this device, and produced a ...