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Instructions Step 1: Download the Skype software from the Web site www.skype.com. Click on 'Download now' link to begin. Go to the 'Users Guide' section on the Web site. Click on 'installing Skype' link. Click on 'Get it now'. The downloading should begin. Step 2: Go to SkypeSetup.exe file. Bypass the warning dialog by clicking 'OK'. Choose the language you want and click 'Next'. Step 3: Review the License agreement. Choose 'I accept the agreement' check box and click 'Next'. The installation will begin. You can choose to launch every time you start your computer. Click on 'Finish' to start Skype. Step 4: Plug in the accessories to enable your Skype service. You will need a pair of headphones or speakers to listen to audio and a microphone to send voice over IP. You can purchase these in the Skype Store. Step 5: Check the USB ports on your computer. Plug in the microphone using t...

Instructions Step 1: Learn more about troubleshooting Packet8 VoIP on the official company Web site, www.packet8.net. Valuable information on troubleshooting is available for every user at www.packet8.net/support/faqs/ Step 2: Understand the most common problems. If you can't get a dial tone on your phone, check the power light. The light should be on and WAN light visible after 10 seconds of startup. Next, check the cables. Make sure they are secure and well connected. Finally, check the connection of the router and the Packet8 device. This procedure should see you through any dial tone problems at all times. Step 3: Dismantle the setup and redo connections if the problem persists. Unplug the power and wait for 30 seconds. Redo connections and power up your system. If you are using a home router then try to disable SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) on your router. Put your Packet8 device on DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) on the router/firewall. Configure the ...