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skype phone with pc off?

  • 31-03-2007 6:55pm
    #1
    betonit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    im looking for some info on setting up my voip at home.

    I have no phone line. I have wireless bband(not adsl). I have skype installed on my laptop very happy with it.

    Today I bought a skype phone installed handset driver very good, i can make all calls and recieve skype calls on the new skype phone, excellent.

    I have wireless router in the house. Is there any way I can work the skype phone via the router ie have the skype phone on while the pc is off.

    thanks


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  • #2
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    Hi,

    You will require a WIFI handset (802.11) if you wish to make calls with your PC off. Another option is to get a VOIP phone with an ethernet connection (RJ45) which connects directly into your router the same way a PC does. Then configure it for Skype (if it allows it).

    Otherwise, handsets which connect directly into your PC via USB are just soundcards in a handset...nothing fancy really, plus your PC must be switched on. I have a Linksys cordless (NOT 802.11 WIFI) handset which connects via a USB base station much like a normal cordless house phone. Again, PC must be switched on for Skype to run.


  • #3
    betonit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭betonit


    thanks for that info


  • #4
    randombloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭randombloke


    I have a belkin skype phone which has the skype software pre loaded onto it. What this means is thet so long as my wireless router is switched on i can you use the cordless handset for skype phone calls. It's really handy, no need to even have a computer!!. You can even take it out with you and use it as a regular phone (if you have skype out) at any wireless hotspot, so long as it doesn't require browser login.
    You can find them on ebay, thats where i got mine


  • #5
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    http://accessories.skype.com/item?SID=7d76ce47bd486ac09c84a468c6c56a32be5:4540&sku=WSKP100PROMO


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