The VOIP adapter needs to be plugged into a physical ethernet outlet.
At some locations, the only internet available is via a wifi hotspot
(sometimes called a 'wireless internet') such as in some hotels, cafes,
shopping malls.
In such cases, here are some options you can try, starting with the easiest:
--- If you have a
laptop that can connect to the wireless internet, then a softphone
would be the simplest solution. Please go to
Click Here
to download the softphone and follow the instructions on how to set it
up. You will need a headset to be able to use the softphone, but these
are inexpensive and usually found at many electronics stores.
--- Any Windows
XP/Vista computer that has both a wifi card and an ethernet plug can be
configured to act as a wireless bridge. Basically, you plug the VOIP
adapter directly to the computer, and the computer acts as the
go-between so that the adapter can get to the internet. This requires
some changes to your computer's settings. If you are unfamiliar with
it, please contact us and we can use a remote assist tool to help you.
--- Some wireless
routers can also act in "wireless bridge" mode. Bascially the router
turns the wirless signal back to a regular ethernet one, so that you
can plug your VOIP adapter into it to work. Not all wireless routers
can do this. This also requires a fair amount of technical skills to
get working.
We would also like to
place a word of caution - some places (especially hotels) purposely
block VOIP traffic. This means that no mater what you try, VOIP won't
work at such places. They usually do this to force their
customers/guests to use the house phones, which they would be able to
charge for.