How To Get Set Up For VOIP

Now that we know what VOIP is, this could be the next question that we should ask. Depending on the set up that you want to choose, the technical requirements would vary. There are actually three ways on how to get set up.

1. With the use of an ATA or analog telephone adapter
This is very simple to use and to set up. You just plug this device to your computer or Internet then you just plug in a regular analog phone(the one you normally use at home). You need to subscribe to certain providers for this set up.

2. IP Phones
These are special phones specially made for of course, VOIP. They look like regular phones but you connect them to an Ethernet line. There are also models that use Wi-Fi which is more convenient because you can even use this when you are at a Wi-Fi zone, say a coffee bar and then you are ready to receive and make even long distance calls.

3. Computer to computer
This is the most basic way to get set up and you do not really need any special hardware. VOIP and long distance calls are free and you may or may not need to purchase the software as there are a lot of freeware you can use. You just need to have a headset with a microphone and a high speed connection for the quality to be stable.

The set-up mentioned here is the most basic and is usually for personal use. More advanced set up which you use for business requires a great deal of knowledge on Linux and asterisk technology. VOIP hardware is also required, so you would need to spend a little more than just buying a headset with a microphone.