What is an IP-enabled router? Find out here

More and more Internet providers are converting their network to operate over IP. However, to use this new connection technology to make phone calls, you need an IP-enabled router. Read here to find out what requirements an IP router must meet and how you can recognize one.

What is an IP-capable router

The abbreviation "IP" in IP router stands for "Internet Protocol" and refers to a router in which telephone calls are made over the Internet rather than the fixed network. For this to work, the router must be able to operate without a splitter and support VoIP. This is the case if the router in question already has a built-in DSL modem and a telephone system is integrated into the device.

How to tell if your router is IP-enabled

If your Internet provider converts your connection to IP operation, it is often still possible to continue using old telephones and faxes. Connect these for this, instead of the splitter simply directly to the IP router.

1. It is also possible to continue using your current router if it has an IP function.
2. If you do not know whether your current router supports IP technology, it helps to look at the technical data of the device, which you will find in the operating instructions for most routers.
3. If you have a router from Telekom, the following models are suitable for use on an IP connection: Speedport Entry, Speedport Smart, Speedport Hybrid, Speedport W723V, W724V, W921V and W922V.
4. Also the latest Fritzbox routers, such as the Fritzbox 7590 and the Fritzbox 7530, are suitable for use on IP connections.