Zoom X5v ADSL modem/router Review
First Impressions
I bought the folloing kit 'X5v Integrated VoIP Solution with bundled Global Village service - Model 5565' after reading the review on adslguide.org
The first thing I did was check the firmware version and then I downloaded the latest firmware:-
X5v Firmware .exe
.....and flashed it.
Leaving VOIP on the back burner for a second, the ADSL router/firewall was a doddle to setup. I plugged my Wireless access point into it and I was working within seconds.
I can't see anywhere to setup DHCP reservations and I need to get tracert working configured to work too. Web interfce is a little slow, but straightforward
Now onto VOIP.
Out of the box Zoom configure this with GlobalVillage, however they do NOT tie you to this. Click on Advaced VOIP settings and uncheck the automatic configuration button and you're away and free to setup the router with whomever you want. I had it working with Sipgate within minutes and then reconfigured ot for VOIP user just as quickly. I've appended my configurations to this review, incase you want to setup this router with sipgate or VOIP User.
It would have been nice to have support for multiple SIP providers, eg use sipgate for incoming and say VOIPBuster or VOIP User for outgoing. But unfortunately it doesn't!
The Zoom teleport feature is superb - I have a DECT base station plugged into the back, serving 4 phones with both normal PSTN and VOIP (By using the # prefix).
Only drawback with DECT is that once on the DECT phone you cannot make another call on another DECT handset.
In my house I have a DECT basestation connected to the router. VOIP is only available on the DECT Handsets. PSTN is also available on these handsets. I have 2 normal phones, connected to my incming line and not through the router. I can only make PSTN calls with these.
To summarise:
If I receive a PSTN call on the DECT phone, I CANNOT make a VOIP call.
If I receive a PSTN call on a one of my normal phones, I CAN make a VOIP call on a DECT handset.
If I receive a VOIP Call on the DECT Phone, I CAN make a simultaneous PSTN call on my normal phone, but I CANNOT make a simultaneous VOIP or PSTN call on another DECT Handset.
I hope thats clear!
Overall based on features/Performance I would give the Zoom x5v a 4 out of 5 and for the price I paid (£34 inc vat & P&P) a 5 out of 5.
The following 2 configurations work great for me...
Configurations:
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**Sipgate on x5v:**
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/ Enable VoIP
/ Enable SIP Registration
Auto Account Configure
User ID: 1234567
Authorization ID: 1234567
Password: xxxxx
Display Name: MyName
Domain/Realm: sipgate.co.uk
SIP Registrar Port: 5060
SIP Proxy Address: sipgate.co.uk
SIP Proxy Port: 5060
Outbound Proxy Address: sipgate.co.uk
Outbound Proxy Port: 5060
SIP Registration Interval: 900
Authentication Method: Auth_MD5
Local SIP Port: 5060
RTP Media Port: 5004
Caller ID Modulation: CID_V23
Select Ring & Tone by Country/Region: UK - VoIP
Codec Preferences: 1. G.711u 2. G.729 3. G.711a
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**VOIP User on x5v:**
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/ Enable VoIP
/ Enable SIP Registration
Auto Account Configure
User ID: <web username>
Authorization ID: <web username>
Password: <web password>
Display Name: <web username>
Domain/Realm: sip.voipuser.org
SIP Registrar Port: 5060
SIP Proxy Address: sip.voipuser.org
SIP Proxy Port: 5060
Outbound Proxy Address: sip.voipuser.org
Outbound Proxy Port: 5060
SIP Registration Interval: 900
Authentication Method: Auth_MD5
Local SIP Port: 5060
RTP Media Port: 5004
Caller ID Modulation: CID_V23
Select Ring & Tone by Country/Region: UK - VoIP
Codec Preferences: 1. G.711u 2. G.729 3. G.711a
Added: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Reviewer: Grumpyfox
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Posted by voiptop on Jul 22, 2009 - 12:46 PM
Your rating: 
Stable and reliable device for business voip. Works fine with PPPoE LLC VPI=0 and VCI=35 |
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Posted by gjsmith on Mar 09, 2009 - 09:17 PM
Your rating:
I agree with the last commenter that this device is great for business VoIP. I believe it is best for small businesses though, not businesses with large VoIP phone systems. |
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Posted by Anonymous on Oct 31, 2008 - 05:57 PM
Your rating:
My new Voip zoom x5v
works great.The Business Voip Providers run perfectly with the router.The Business VOIP sytem needs a good router to function well. |
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Posted by pje1979 on Jun 21, 2006 - 01:24 AM
Your rating:
I can also confirm the Zoom X5V is a great VOIP modem/router. It was easy to set up with my Sipgate account and it's been working well for 6 months. |
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Posted by Jeff.Mowatt on Dec 08, 2005 - 05:32 PM
Your rating:
I can confirm this is an excellent product which I've tested so far on Global Village and Sipphone. I was in the market for a modem/router to front end a The Cloud hotspot and this not only fits the bill, it also gives me SIP telephony without being connected to a PC. I don't even need filters on my ADSL line.
All PSTN and SIP calls get routed to the same handset or DECT phone and if the IP goes down, it goes into PSTN mode by default.
Grumpy, thanks for the config, I spent many an hour trying to figure out the Sipphone settings. |
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