Tutorial for voice over IP

Voice over IP, usually abbreviated voice or VOIP, is a method for voice conversations with you over the Internet.

It is sometimes "Internet call" or "Internet, conference call" referred to, although not all VoIP conversations connections contain regular phones. VoIP is to sign with a supplier, setting up your computer and connect people with whom to speak. Level of difficulty: Moderately easy

Instructions

1. 1

   Select and register for one or more service provider VoIP.

In June 2010, three are the most popular Skype, iChat, AIM AIM, or Google with Gizmo voice network. (However, Google bought the Gizmo service and is not currently accepting new accounts; contact Google to see voice's website if you have the service relaunch since June 2010).

2

Download the software, the required to pass and receive VoIP calls.

Many services allow you to use VoIP on a Web page instead of installing additional software. This is useful if you use a computer without the software, but typically some VoIP services are in the software that you can use the Web interface.

3

Run the software for the first time.

Prompted your user name and password. If you want you can tell your user name and password to remember the software, you have every time to return to this.

4

Open the preferences of the software.

Some software will automatically you use load it first. "If not, check for a menu option." "Preferences" under "Tools" on Windows or the menu next to theMenu application apples on the Macintosh.

5

Confirm that the audiovisual and video settings for the material you want to use for the VoIP.

For example, have an overview of Écouted headset to your computer, can ability with the headset or microphone internal audio preferences you. The headset is a high-quality and internal microphone is better when others speak on the computer.

6

Try your first call to someone you know is on the same network.

This is done usually by entering their user name in a text entry box "Call" and then call a button. Also try to call a phone number if your this supports VoIP service, but is it preferable to make a network of call to. Otherwise, can determine whether your problem is the VoIP service itself, or more precisely to calls to regular phones to place.

7

Troubleshoot your connection if necessary.

There are several reasons why you can run your VoIP call or why the quality of the call can be inferior. You included in the Help menu software first and then support website refer to verify. In many cases, online forums are the best place to find some questions help for specific hosted by the provider.

8

Repeat steps 2 through 7 as you want when you want to subscribe to several services.

You can do at the same time or report just for new services as needed. However, it is a good idea for a new a regular voice call service need poUr, have time to fix problems you may have.