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How to setup VOIP on Wifi connection

kevinmcc · 2010-08-17 11:30:12

Hi, I have a Wifi connection so do not have a router. I am wondering how I can go about setting up VOIP. I am looking to have a setup that does not rely on my PC being switched on. Is there any device I can buy that can pick up my wifi signal and that I could plug the Voip phone into?

17-08-2010 12:30PM

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Hi, I have a Wifi connection so do not have a router. I am wondering how I can go about setting up VOIP. I am looking to have a setup that does not rely on my PC being switched on. Is there any device I can buy that can pick up my wifi signal and that I could plug the Voip phone into?

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#2 17-08-2010 03:58PM

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VoIP quality relies on a good and stable broadband connection, so if you're using a wifi that you don't have control on, you're taking a risk.

The Siemens OptiPoint WL2 Pro handset can take a wifi signal to run a SIP service. No need for a computer to be on.

It's not super easy to set up though, see :
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055948887

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#3 18-08-2010 11:07AM

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kevinmcc wrote: »

Hi, I have a Wifi connection so do not have a router. I am wondering how I can go about setting up VOIP. I am looking to have a setup that does not rely on my PC being switched on. Is there any device I can buy that can pick up my wifi signal and that I could plug the Voip phone into?

Most newish mobile phones will now support SIP client activity. For example, I use Blueface for my VOIP and put Fring app on my Iphone. I can use my Blueface account anywhere that has a free WIFI signal.

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#4 18-08-2010 11:11AM

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Yes, that's the other solution. Nokia E series have and integrated SIP client otherwise any smartphone with a 3rd party SIP client (SIPDroid on Android phones, Fring or Acrobits on iPhones).

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#5 18-08-2010 11:53AM

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kevinmcc wrote: »

Hi, I have a Wifi connection so do not have a router. I am wondering how I can go about setting up VOIP. I am looking to have a setup that does not rely on my PC being switched on. Is there any device I can buy that can pick up my wifi signal and that I could plug the Voip phone into?

Most newish mobile phones will now support SIP client activity. For example, I use Blueface for my VOIP and put Fring app on my Iphone. I can use my Blueface account anywhere that has a free WIFI signal.

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