Skype phones provide Skype access through a phone similar to most home phones.
Skype phones often resemble home telephone sets and allow people to make and receive calls through the Skype Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) service. This physical design is valuable for people looking to use Skype as a primary phone line. While Skype phones are convenient, they are subject to many of the same connection problems experienced by all Skype clients.
How Skype Phones Work
Similar in appearance to a home or office phone, Skype phones access the Skype network though an Internet connection. They are often connected to a home network through an ethernet port plugged into the base of the Skype phone. Skype phones are responsible for carrying, encoding, and decrypting Skype communications.
Client-side Skype Connection Problems
Occasionally, users will encounter issues with Skype phone connectivity. The main factors are validity of login information, wireless signal strength and home network speed. It is fairly easy to isolate client-side connection problems by checking these factors one by one.
Server-side Connection Problems
Skype service is fairly reliable. However, it is possible for servers to have hiccups along the way. This problem can occur due to Internet Service Provider (ISP) errors, making it necessary to reset your home connection. If you are having difficulty accessing other web services from your home connection, you might need to reset your Internet connection. Resetting your home router should provide a fresh connection, allowing you to connect to the Skype service.
Tags: Skype phones, your home, Connection Problems, home connection, home network, Internet connection