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Configure the GrandStream HandyTone 488 for use with GizmoProject

I got my GrandStream HandyTone 488 ATA a few days ago, and spent a few hours trying to set it up without much luck. Finally, with the help of a friend, I was able to get it to work using the following steps.

- Connect the device to a router and a phone (follow instructions at http://www.grandstream.com/user_manuals/HandyToneQuickInstallGuide.pdf)
- Open an internet browser and connect to the ATA at http://192.168.2.1/
- Logon to the device config page with "admin" as the password
- Enter the following settings in the "FXS Port" page.

SIP Server: proxy01.sipphone.com
SIP User ID: 1747xxxxxxx
Authenticate ID: 1747xxxxxxx
Authentication Password: myPassword

- Just go with the default values for all other fields
- Click the "Update" button and reboot the device

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I could get the ATA to work without the following changes to the router settings.

In the router setting page, port-forward the following ports to the IP address of the HT-488 device (default value is 192.168.2.1).

Port Range: 5060-5062 for SIP
Port Range: 5004-5009 for RTP

My steps to set up port forwarding was similar to the ones listed on http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netgear/MR814/Gizmo_Project.htm (except that Port Range: 5060-5062 was forwarded to 192.168.2.1 and port Range: 5004-5009 forwarded to 192.168.2.1)

Some web postings (including the forum on GizmoProject.com) recommend that the "STUN server" field be specified, but I could not get the device to work if I set this value. Leaving it blank made it work (with the above settings).
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Note that I have configure the ATA only for Gizmo to Gizmo .
Gizmo/ATA vs Skype: So far, the Gizmo's voice quality has been good with the ATA (much better than the quality with the softphone), but has a little background noise. I have to say that Skype's quality (uisng either the softPhone or the Philips VOIP841) is a little more clearer, but the difference is not significant for everyday conversations. GrandStream ATA+GizmoProject seems promising & I plan to try it for a few more days.
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