Using old BT3940 in Voip?

Hi all,
Can I use these handsets with a Voip service? Keep reading about the Grandstream HT801 and Giga N300A (cant see them for sale though, bunch of N300 on ebay) analog converters, not sure what the difference is or just ditch them and get a Gigaset trio.
Thanks

The easiest to setup will be a fresh Gigaset (with perhaps a trio of handsets) install using an N300(A) IP base to do the VOIP (and even keeping an analog landline in the mix should you wish).

Have a look on ligo.co.uk

N300-IP and N300A-IP, near identical except teh A has answer machines included. However, they are also sold as GO - 570GO, 700GO, 650GO &c

My preferred vendor for Gigaset is LIGO.

https://ligo.co.uk/telephones?manufacturer=9&c2c_voi... and scroll down to page 2

In reply to a post by Pheasant:

The easiest to setup will be a fresh Gigaset (with perhaps a trio of handsets) install using an N300(A) IP base to do the VOIP (and even keeping an analog landline in the mix should you wish).

Have a look on ligo.co.uk

An excellent choice. The N300A can be configured with up to 6 VOIP services, plus a fixed line. It also has an answering machine, 3 actually, that can each be assigned to one or more of your configured services.

Edited by cjn (Sat 03-Jun-23 22:30:49)

So I can still use the BT ones with the N300 and Gigaset if need be in the future? Might be the way to go

In reply to a post by ady702:

So I can still use the BT ones with the N300 and Gigaset if need be in the future? Might be the way to go

I wont profess to know the compatibility of your particular handsets, but in general non-Gigaset handsets can connect using the GAP (Generic Access Profile) - fine for very basic calling functions.

However you will lose much of the richer functionality the base is capable of unless you have up to date Gigaset handsets.

Explained better here:

https://ligo.co.uk/blog/can-use-gigaset-handset-diff...

It's the same for any brand really. The best compatibility and functionality is if both ends come from the same place.

Thanks guys, got an N300 off fleabay. Will see how I get on with the BT phones otherwise will order a trio Gigaset.

👍

Is the fixed line just plug and play?

In reply to a post by ady702:

Is the fixed line just plug and play?

Yes. It will show up on the Gigaset web interface. You can also assign a different ring to it. When dialling out, I have set the option that allows me to use fixed or voip.

Do you still need to connect a line to the master socket? For some reason I thought it was just a cable to the router

In reply to a post by ady702:

Do you still need to connect a line to the master socket? For some reason I thought it was just a cable to the router

Only if you want/have access to an analogue line (like the BT line from the master socket, or a virgin equivalent).

If you just want VoIP (could be from one VoIP provider or several) connect the box to your Ethernet network / router.

Make sense?

Thanks Pheasant makes sense.
I have ported my number from Plusnet to AAISP Voip now, so won't need the analogue line.
I was just trying to figure out how to connect the BT handsets to the N300, as their base had a line from the master to it. Should have just got some nice shiny Gigaset ones lol

Yep. The only way to connect any handsets to an N300 is via DECT, as it’s not an ATA.

Cheers buddy

In reply to a post by ady702:

Thanks Pheasant makes sense.
I have ported my number from Plusnet to AAISP Voip now, so won't need the analogue line.
I was just trying to figure out how to connect the BT handsets to the N300, as their base had a line from the master to it. Should have just got some nice shiny Gigaset ones lol

If you use Gigaset Dect handsets advance functions like transferring directory entries from one handset to another should work. Advance functions of other brands of handsets likely won't work.

Thanks Michael, I will try that out. Going to order the E390.
Anyone know if AAISP voicemail is free?

Ok so I have a set of E390s phones and the N300 setup. N300 shows both handsets registered (with same details followed: https://support.aa.net.uk/VoIP_Phones_-_Gigaset_N300)
When goto Telephony > Number assignment, there is nothing listed under Handsets ?
Not sure what setting I am missing?
In my AA account I can see both handsets registered under Target menu too.


EDIT: nevermind I didn't register the handsets to the N300 as they were still registered to the base E390A......work now lol

Edited by ady702 (Tue 11-Jul-23 18:03:11)