 | Introduction to Freespeech - what is it and how do I start ? |  |
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Freespeech is a phone service which uses your broadband connection instead of a regular phone line.Once
installed, Freespeech works just like a regular phone service. You can
optionally add real ph |
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| Your Online Account | |
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You can login to your online account 24/7 using your email address and passwordYour online account gives y |
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| Configuring Your phone - SIP settings |  |
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You need to configure your phones SIP settings before
you can start making calls. How you configure your phone will depend on
the type of phone or device you are using (sometimes parameter names
may vary - refer to your owners manual i |
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| Your Voicemail | |
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Your freespeech extension is configured with voicemail active by default.Your voicemail will be conveniently sent to the email address you provided as an attachment.You
may want to customise you |
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| VOIP Hardware Guide | |
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Using VOIP hardware frees up your PC and gives you better quality calls. This
guide introduces the most common types of hardware, and should help you
decide a suitable |
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| Broadband suitability | |
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Any broadband network connection can be used for your phone, if you are using satellite broadband we recommend you check suitability with your supplier (some specialist satellite providers will enable a 'VoIP optimised channel' for you). |
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| Choosing your device | |
| The type of device you choose is dependant on your usage and your home network setup.Soft phones are a better choice when you have infrequent use and need portability, hardware phones are better if you want a replacement for a standard phone (yo |
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| Setting up your home network | |
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If you have a multiport modem/router you can connect your PC to one ethernet port and your IP phone to another. Your router must support QOS (Quality Of Service) if you want to use your PC and phone at the same time. |
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| Making a Call | |
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Your first call.Before you make any calls you can try an echo test (1742). When you speak you should hear your own voice with a slight delay, if you do not hear anything or do not hear your voice you have some problems with your configur |
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