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Skype USB/PSTN adapter

  • 13-09-2005 9:48am
    #1
    Ro-76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭


    I just got a fantastic adapter for skype. It's basically a USB /PSTN adapter which connects to the phone line, PC and any standard phone.

    You can use the phone as normal, or just add * in front of any number and it is then routed through skype (skypeout). To call other skyoe contacts, you just enter their speed dial number. Incoming skype calls ring on the phone.

    It's very easy to setup, and seems to work very well. The ony drawback is that the PC needs to be on to use skype, but O use mine as a PVR anyhow, so it's not a problem. I had thought about buying a VOIP ATA to connect to the router, but these usually necessitate a separate phone, or by default they route the calls through VOIP.

    I bought it from this guy:

    http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZmysticauctions4


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  • #2
    Zapho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭Zapho


    Hmmm looks good, handy way for me to use my PSTN line, when I get rid of my phone line. Will it work with any VOIP program or just Skype?


  • #3
    Ro-76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Ro-76


    I'm not sure if it works with other voip providers. I think it really works as a usb sound card which diverts the soound the phone line, with a switch that allows to select either usb or pstn.

    Ro


  • #4
    amby666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭amby666


    Seems to support sip. I think they just call it Skype because everyone knows it.
    http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Wireless-VoIP-manufacturers/p/2000000003844/3000000149681/1000731560.htm


  • #5
    mothel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭mothel


    RO-76

    I just got delivery of a similar product. http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_5&products_id=101167
    I've connected it and installed the software but when I run the test with echo123 on skype Icant hear what i've recorded. i haven't tried it with another skype user as I'm waiting for friends to sign up. In other words it doesn't seem to work with my cordless phone. I'd be greatful for any help???
    ps I'm one of the smart phone only customers woho've been cut off and am waiting for eircom to reconnect me. could this be the problem? also I've had a cable wireless router installed (I use ntl broadband) recently for a laptop for another family member. could this be a problem?


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