Below is an overview of a typical home set up of VoIP telephone service:
You can see that all you need to do to add your VoIP adapter is to plug in a cable (normally included with adapter) from your cable or DSL modem to the VoIP adapter and then plug your computer and telephone into the jacks on the back of the VoIP adapter. In many cases, actual installation can be done within 5 minutes!
Here is an overview of a typical small office:
You may have noticed that this “small” office has added a fax machine and multiple computers by adding a network hub. Now that wireless hubs are so inexpensive (normally under $70.00) many people use an inexpensive wireless card in their laptop and go mobile. The big benefit here is that you do not have to plug in a cable to use the Internet or access voicemail, email, faxes and other information. You are free to work anywhere within range which is typically 100 – 300 feet.
Keep in mind that each VoIP service provider will include set up instructions when you purchase their service. These diagrams are meant to give you a better idea on how easy VoIP service is to install in your home. By upgrading to VoIP phone service, you are upgrading your phone service to a much more capable communications system. While you may not need all of these features at this time, it is nice to know that they are available to you. VoIP is revolutionary in the fact that you can have all this capability included with unlimited local and long distance service at a low monthly cost of less then $30.00 a month. Compare that with your current phone bill and see how switching to a VoIP provider pays for itself!
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