"Brian" <bandj@o2.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dge9h9$3bk$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk
> On 2005-09-16, Ivor Jones <ivor@despammed.invalid> wrote:
> >
> > Unfortunately. it *is* locked as supplied, the
> > configuration page from the link you mention takes you
> > to a screen where you can download your Sipgate account
> > information into the TA612V, that's all. There is no
> > way on the unit as supplied to configure individual
> > options on the VoIP setup, although you can do so for
> > the router functions.
>
> Considering Sipgate appear to have an open policy towards
> the use of any SIP phone and, as far as I can see, none
> of their other products are locked, it might be less
> confusing to make this clear on the website.

That's a good point, it might be worth suggesting it..?

> > I am told that it is possible to unlock the TA612V but
> > I don't know anyone who has managed to do this.
>
> Support at Sipgate maintain the TA612V cannot be unlocked.

That's interesting, they told me it was..! I believe a password has to be
obtained that relates to your MAC address, but I didn't try it when I had
a TA612V as I wasn't able to get the device working behind my router. I
sold it to a friend who has a cable modem and it works fine for him but he
has 2 Sipgate accounts so doesn't require it to be unlocked.

Ivor