04-28-2023 05:24 PM
I seem to be making eBay sellers wealthy (sort of) by buying CISCO ATA products. I have used Obi (Plantronics) and Grandstream ATA units but found both lacking in some features, so I thought I'd try Cisco. Both Obi and Grandstream are straightforward in loading UpToDate Firmware and configuring them for VOIP. So, I first ordered a Cisco ATA 190 only to find that it can only be configured to work with other proprietary Cisco software. I got a recommendation from the Cisco community to order a 191 or 192 (no specific model). I ordered a 191 (which got cancelled) then found another seller who sent me a working 191 K9-V02. I reset it but there is no way to update firmware to configure this unit to talk to VOIP providers. Now some say you must get the ATA191-3PW-K9, not the vanilla K9 to set up the SIP calling.
So first. Is there anyway using a PC based TFTP server that I can load the correct software on my ATA 191 K9? If not, can somebody suggest the exact correct part number to use a Cisco ATA product to talk to VOIP.ms for my 4th eBay order as a home user. Thanks Dave.
04-28-2023 05:38 PM - edited 04-28-2023 06:27 PM
In the other post, I specifically said ATA 191/192 can support 3PCC/MPP firmware.
The ATA 191 that arrived is, most likely, flashed with Enterprise firmware (and not 3PCC/MPP firmware). I could be wrong but I do not believe Cisco has an SKU for a ATA 191/192 conversion license like the 78xx or 88xx.
NOTE:
Personally, if you have past experience with Obi products, I would recommend sticking to the same product because they have a long life, cheaper and are easier to configure, maintain and operate (by a very wide margin).
04-28-2023 06:14 PM
You cannot convert an ATA between firmware loads; it’s stuck with whatever train it shipped with, Enterprise (CUCM/CME) or MPP. The data sheet shows the correct PID to be ATA191-3PW-K9.
Even with the correct hardware you need a SMARTnet support contract to download software though. Getting that on a grey market serial number, assuming it’s even genuine hardware, will be very difficult.
04-28-2023 06:26 PM
@Jonathan Schulenberg wrote:
it’s stuck with whatever train it shipped with, Enterprise (CUCM/CME) or MPP.
Thanks for the confirmation, @Jonathan Schulenberg.
04-28-2023 07:38 PM - edited 04-28-2023 07:40 PM
I would also like to add that do not be tempted to buy/use SPA 121 and SPA 122.
Cisco have put a "time bomb" in the firmware in the shape of an expired QuoVadis root certificate which completely renders the unit a worthless piece of plastic. It is a simple fix but Cisco is using a convenient excuse that the model is end-of-support and refuses to release a firmware to fix this self-made bug.
04-30-2023 11:41 AM
Gave up on my Cisco experiment. Went back to my Obi202. I would like to thank the community for the assistance it provided me in understanding Cisco's ATA offerings Seems not to be best for the home user compared to Obi. Dave
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