Hands0n
15th June 2006, 09:47 PM
An interesting little toy ..... http://www.vonage.co.uk/device.php?type=F1000
Vonage® WiFi Phone
From UTStarcom
The WiFi UTStarcom F1000 is a pocket-sized, wireless Internet phone that uses Vonage service by connecting to wireless Internet access points worldwide, also known as WiFi hotspots. It's an easy way to bring your Vonage service anywhere.
Take it With You
The Vonage WiFi phone is great for people on the go - use the phone with wireless Internet networks at home or at the office, or when traveling and have access to a compatible WiFi hotspot. The WiFi phone is a great way to enjoy high-quality Vonage Broadband phone service around the globe, and help you save money.
How it Works
The Vonage WiFi phone works by accessing wireless Internet connections such as a wireless router in your home or office, or WiFi hotspots around the globe. You can access open WiFi hotspots quickly and easily, as well as various secure hotspots. Traveling to your office in New York? Use their wireless Internet connection and your Vonage WiFi phone to talk to your family and co-workers back home at no additional charge! It works at many hotels, airports, coffee shops, and more! This innovative wireless Internet phone provides portable, high-quality Vonage service with the same great, low-cost plans. For more information on hotspot availability, please click here.
Great Features
The Vonage WiFi Phone offers great new features at no additional cost. You'll get a Phone Book with up to 200 entries, Speed Dial codes, an easy-to-access Call Log, as well as multiple Ring Tones to choose from. You'll get the same great Vonage pricing with exciting new features.
And ...........
UTStarcom F1000 WiFi
How do I connect to a local Hotspot with my F1000 WiFi phone?
The UTStarcom F1000 WiFi phone will connect to Hotspots with the following characteristics:
1. Open, where no encryption is required.
2. WEP encryption, both 64 bit and 128 bit. The encryption key will need to be provided by the Hotspot provider.
3. WPA-PSK, where the pre-shared key will need to be provided by the Hotspot provider.
We have seen successful connectivity with the following types of Hotspots; Airports, Train Stations, Petrol Service Station, Motorway Service, Retailers, Pubs, Café, Restaurants, Hotels, Universities, Schools, etc.
The following websites provides a variety of ways to search for Hotspots. Search options include, Street name, Town and post code. It shows free hotspots in Hotels and Airports.
www.bcentral.co.uk
www.jiwire.com
Please note that Hotspots that require a user name login, or credit card entry are not supported at this time. Also some free Hotspots require a web interface to acknowledge use, which the F1000 doesn't support.
Please refer to the F1000 Quick Start Guide or User CD for connectivity procedures.
URL = http://www.vonage.co.uk/help.php?article=946&category=75&nav=4
Vonage® WiFi Phone
From UTStarcom
The WiFi UTStarcom F1000 is a pocket-sized, wireless Internet phone that uses Vonage service by connecting to wireless Internet access points worldwide, also known as WiFi hotspots. It's an easy way to bring your Vonage service anywhere.
Take it With You
The Vonage WiFi phone is great for people on the go - use the phone with wireless Internet networks at home or at the office, or when traveling and have access to a compatible WiFi hotspot. The WiFi phone is a great way to enjoy high-quality Vonage Broadband phone service around the globe, and help you save money.
How it Works
The Vonage WiFi phone works by accessing wireless Internet connections such as a wireless router in your home or office, or WiFi hotspots around the globe. You can access open WiFi hotspots quickly and easily, as well as various secure hotspots. Traveling to your office in New York? Use their wireless Internet connection and your Vonage WiFi phone to talk to your family and co-workers back home at no additional charge! It works at many hotels, airports, coffee shops, and more! This innovative wireless Internet phone provides portable, high-quality Vonage service with the same great, low-cost plans. For more information on hotspot availability, please click here.
Great Features
The Vonage WiFi Phone offers great new features at no additional cost. You'll get a Phone Book with up to 200 entries, Speed Dial codes, an easy-to-access Call Log, as well as multiple Ring Tones to choose from. You'll get the same great Vonage pricing with exciting new features.
And ...........
UTStarcom F1000 WiFi
How do I connect to a local Hotspot with my F1000 WiFi phone?
The UTStarcom F1000 WiFi phone will connect to Hotspots with the following characteristics:
1. Open, where no encryption is required.
2. WEP encryption, both 64 bit and 128 bit. The encryption key will need to be provided by the Hotspot provider.
3. WPA-PSK, where the pre-shared key will need to be provided by the Hotspot provider.
We have seen successful connectivity with the following types of Hotspots; Airports, Train Stations, Petrol Service Station, Motorway Service, Retailers, Pubs, Café, Restaurants, Hotels, Universities, Schools, etc.
The following websites provides a variety of ways to search for Hotspots. Search options include, Street name, Town and post code. It shows free hotspots in Hotels and Airports.
www.bcentral.co.uk
www.jiwire.com
Please note that Hotspots that require a user name login, or credit card entry are not supported at this time. Also some free Hotspots require a web interface to acknowledge use, which the F1000 doesn't support.
Please refer to the F1000 Quick Start Guide or User CD for connectivity procedures.
URL = http://www.vonage.co.uk/help.php?article=946&category=75&nav=4