Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router (Cable or WiFi) rather than connecting to PC? Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router (Cable or WiFi) rather than connecting to PC? Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router (Cable or WiFi) rather than connecting to PC? Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router... » Read More Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router (Cable or WiFi) rather than connecting to PC? Is there any device that works like Skype phone but connects to LAN router (Cable or WiFi) rather than connecting to PC? « Show Less
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You may search for skype pc-free phones for such devices. Google shopping gives many results. One good site with various products is -http://www.amperordirect.com/c/c-pcless/index.html
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try typing "WIFI wireless" on ebay....BELKIN/SMC seem to have the best Industrial Design for Wifi phones with build-in WIFI access-point.
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check this device.. i tried it and it is Philips VOIP8411B Cordless phone / VoIP phone.. it is on amazon or u can find it on skype website
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YES! The Apple iPhone fits this perfectly with the new iPhone Skype software which uses WiFi. Of course you can use the iPhone as a regular cell phone too. The neat thing is no PC needs to be running to make a SKYPE call. I am buying an adapter for attaching my regular house wireless phones to both the INTERNET and regular POTTS too. I should be able to do some wild and crazy things with that combination.
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I have a windows 920 and it has skype app, If you have a app for skype you can Skype, wifi is always preferred over 3g or 4g connection!
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Well, I must confess; I didn't understand your question entirely, but you are right to think that this is some kind of cordless phone. However the greatest advantage is that it requires no PC; you can make/recieve Skype calls without a computer -so you would have all Skype-goodies but wouldn't have to have your PC on in order to use it. I for one am looking forward for this phone because I am an international student, and Skype is probably one of the best VOIP provider out there (no activation fee, monthly payments, rates are pretty good for my case) With SkypeIn and all that stuff I can be in home, or in school, but still have the same number and everything and all I would have to carry would be a small device.. You see, some other VOIP provider, like Vonage, provides you with a box that you attach to your internet connection (using a router, so you connect your modem to this router, and then can connect multiple computers/devices to internet) and then plug in your everyday phone to this box. I have many friends who use their Vonage boxes in both countries. However, Skype is a little bit more 'private' than Vonage or other VOIP systems, so such boxes won't work on Skype. This 'thing' takes it up a notch; it is both some kind of 'box', and the phone, for Skype system. However you need a wireless router, and create a wireless network in your home to hook up the 'thing' to internet. Now, this would work in your house, your buddys house, but not in a public wireless network like a hotel network or a coffee shop network.. So it doesn't have a 'cell phone' use.. About the security; almost all routers come with detailed manuals, so you can easily add WPA security to your network (SPH101 supports this security), then it shouldn't be much of a problem.. If you have any more, specific questions, don't hesitate..
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No, it does not act as a router. It could probably be connected to your laptop and possibly your phone, if they have an available USB port and there is a driver compatible with their operating systems.
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I had the same question, when you connect it as directed you can be LAN (USB) and it will also produce a wifi signal for those devices. It does both or either one as needed. Mine was bought used and works great.
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Correct. Upon installation when someone calls your Skype number (must acquire one) it will ring both at your land phone connected to this device as well as in the computer or cell phone that is logged in with your skype account. And you can make phone calls to land lines from either your skyoe account in your pc, your cell, tablet or the phone connected to this device. I loved it.
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Thanks Mike, will have to wait for an official details from Netgear website, on the Netgear website only shows:What about security? Skype uses secure and encrypted communication so nobody's able to listen in. The NETGEAR Skype WiFi Phone is designed to deploy Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) for WiFi security.What wireless standard is used? The wireless mobile phone is WiFi compatible 802.11g, and is backwards compatible with 802.11b.
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Sorry my friend, I only used it like a Wifi device. And its very good. It's installed on my pc to use Internet by wifi.
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Edward,It sounds like you purchased an adequate piece of equipment, but I'd like to know what kind of Internet phone you have - is it a home/landline phone designed to work with VoIP? Those phones would most likely be able to connect directly into a modem/router via Ethernet (RJ45) cable, rather than a standard phone cable.Get back to me with some more details, and I'll try to help you out.EDIT: just saw where Alberto answered this already. If you use a landline a good bit, I would keep it and just search for another router.
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Hi Walter. There's no need for you to install this unit on a computer. You just have to make sure that its base station is connected to an Ethernet port on your router in order to use Skype and to a telephone line port if you want to make landline calls.
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I am using it on a laptop using Win7 64bit. Like I said it will run on older versions of Skype (which should install (revert) when you set it up. Not all functionality is available but it has been good enough for me. Also when I have both phones plugged in (the router version as well) then I can answer a second call with the other phone without hanging up on first one. Pretty cool for me.
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You can use an Ethernet cable to connect this device to an Ethernet port on your router. By plugging the USB connector on this device into a USB port on your computer you can achieve a wired connection to your network. This device does not provide WiFi capabilities.
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No skype. Needs a memory card and does not pick up wifi correctly. Its a waste of money. Big lots haves better tablets.
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You need a SIP proxy service. (This phone also appears to support Skype so a Skype account is another option.) There are a zillion such providers out there; I use Callcentric. Sign up for the VOIP/SIP provider of your choice, buy the outgoing minutes and/or incoming phone number(s) you need, and put the login credentials into the phone. You *may* have to open ports on your router/firewall, but most VOIP services nowadays are pretty good at making connections through a NAT.
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This computer has WiFi capability. It can therefore log onto a LAN (a local area network.) It has no modem for telephony.
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Sorry, J.M. I have not heard of such a thing. All the Skype solutions I have read about are either just a handset you plug into your computer or are a full-blown computer replacement with handset like the VOIP841. They all have a handset. But I will suggest this.... You said you are "looking at switching to Skype". If you have not yet switched to Skype, I strongly recommend downloading Skype software for free to your computer and getting used to it that way before you get a standalone Skype device. There are a lot of strong features and icons and ways to do things that are unique to Skype, and using Skype on a computer will get you used to it. The Skype built into dedicated devices is a shorthand of the Skype icons and feature set, and it really helps to be Skype-savvy with the computer version before you go to a dedicated device. Just my opinion. For example, I have a SkypeIn number which rings in my Skype phone, and I only give out one number to everybody, instead of giving out a cell number, office number, home number. When I am at home I answer calls on my Skype phone. When I am away I answer calls on my cell phone to the same number, and all I do is change my Skype setting to "offline" in my Skype phone. Easy and great way to go. If you don't know about Skype, you don't know that you can change your setting to: Online, Skype Me, Offline, Away, Unavailable, Do Not Disturb, Invisible, and perhaps one or two others. When other people look me up in their Skype (computer or phone) they see my status set to one of these icons. Nothing like this is available with MagicJack or any other VOIP solution that I know of. So download Skype and get used to it first. ;-)
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This model will work with Skype. It requires that you connect via wifi, as its a tablet, not a phone. This model does NOT have the ability to be linked to a cellular service.