Do I need a VoIP adapter?

If you don’t have a router for your home or only have a single Ethernet connection at a workstation you will need a VoIP adapter with dual Ethernet ports. If you have a home router (with available ports) or a workstation with multiple Ethernet drops a single Ethernet port should be fine.

Can you convert analog phone to VoIP?

You can connect an analog telephone or fax machine to your VoIP phone system, and have an FXO port available for fallback. It supports the open SIP communications protocol, which gives you a broad choice of VoIP platforms.

Can I plug a VoIP phone into a wifi extender?

Yes, they always need a wired connection. However, your phone could be connected to a wifi access point, but it has to be physically wired to the device. It could be connected to a wifi extender, network bridge, or even connected to a computer that’s connected over wifi.

Can I use a normal phone for VoIP?

VoIP enables you to route and transfer calls to any device, and you can use any device to make and answer calls, including normal landline phones.

How do you set up a VoIP adapter?

VoIP desk phones or handsets without PoE:

  1. Plug the AC adapter into the outlet, then plug it into the phone or handset base.
  2. Connect the IP phone to the switch or router using a CAT5e or CAT6 cable.
  3. Wait for the phone to initialize, then check for dial tone.

Can I use my old phones with VoIP?

Yes, your existing phone hardware can be used for your VoIP services. It’s not required to use a sophisticated telephone set to make use of VoIP services, especially when you have a network that is in good working condition.

What equipment is needed for VoIP?

For a VoIP phone system to work, you have to have a modem and router, which are part of your existing internet setup. Users make calls from any device that has your call software downloaded. This device can be a smartphone, laptop, or desktop. You can also make calls from a VoIP phone.

Do I need a special router for VoIP?

No, you can use a VoIP application (e.g. Skype, VoipStunt, VoipBuster, etc.) from your computer without a ‘special router or modem’. Unless you want to use your regular telephone, in which case you’ll need a SIP gateway.