Product Description

PRODUCT FEATURES:Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi accessWorks with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USACalls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and mo monthly feesWorks with security protected home WiFi networksIncludes charging cradleIntuitive menu allows you to see who's onlineManage up to 500 contactsAccess other Skype services such as SkypeOut, SkypeIn and VoicemailBuilt-in speakerphone for hands-free talkSave network profiles for easy and fast accessSupports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security

Product Details

• Color: Whilte
• Brand: Netgear
• Model: SPH200W
• Dimensions: 10.24" h x 2.56" w x 8.98" l, 1.95 pounds

Features

• Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi access.
• Works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA¹
• Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC
• Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and NO MONTHLY FEES

Manufacturer Description
Netgear's SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access, also works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA. The SPH200W lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC, calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates with no monthly fees and works with security protected home WiFi networks.

Unlimited free wireless calls to Skype users, without a PC

• Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access (1)
• Works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA (1)
• Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC
• Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and no monthly fees (2)
• Works with security protected home WiFi networks

Features include:

• Mobile Wi-Fi phone to make and receive free Skype calls without a PC
• Connects to any open Wi-Fi network (1)
• Includes charging cradle
• Intuitive menu allows you to see who's online
• Manage up to 500 contacts
• Access other Skype services such as SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Voicemail (2)
• Built-in speaker phone for hands-free talk
• Save network profiles for easy and fast access
• Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security

Frequently asked questions on Netgear's WiFi Phone with Skype
What is a WiFi Phone with Skype?
A wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection.

Isn't Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
Not anymore. Now you can walk around within a Wi-Fi network to which you have access and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work on WiFi Phone with Skype?
An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see the status of up to 500 of your contacts. You can see who is available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.

Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
For pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.

How do I download Skype to the Wi-Fi phone?
It is pre-loaded with Skype and ready to use out of the box with a wireless network.

Can I use the Netgear WiFi Phone with Skype at any Wi-Fi hotspot?
The WiFi Phone with Skype does not contain a web browser, therefore it cannot access hotspots that require web-based login or authentication.

What's in the Box:
WiFi phone, battery, phone charger cradle, USB cable, power adapter, user manual, resource CD, warranty card.

NOTES:
(1) The SPH200W is compatible with leading hotspot providers that support the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider Roaming) protocol, including T-Mobile USA. A list of WISPr hotspots can be found at www.netgear.com/hotspots. NETGEAR neither operates nor guarantees the continual availability or compatibility of Wi-Fi hotspots. Subscription or usage fees may apply for Wi-Fi hotspot usage. Wi-Fi hot-spots requiring browser-based authentication are not supported.

(2) For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at any time in the sole discretion of Skype Limited. The Skype service is offered and operated solely by Skype, and NETGEAR does not guarantee Skype service availability, quality or pricing.

No emergency calling, emergency calls will need to be made by alternative methods. This phone will not function during a power failure or broadband outage. Use of Skype software, SkypeOut and/or SkypeIn is subject to Skype's terms of service and end user license agreement.

Customer Reviews

Hard to set up but works fine!
I read all the reviews and was a little nervous about buying it but I went ahead. I received it at work so set it up at first on our work network and it worked fine. Then I took it home and I couldn't not get it to work on my wifi - which is EXACTLY the same as work (both on Mac/Airport). I contacted customer support first by email and that was pretty useless. Then I got on the phone and after a long wait got through to someone who was able to help me. Even though the wifi systems were the same, my home one wouldn't accept a password - I had to put in the WEP key even though all other accessories on my wifi system accept a password. Once I put the wep key in, it works like a charm. Its clearer than skype via my computer. So I love it now! The only problem is my friends still don't understand that my skype is on ALL THE TIME and not to call me at 3.00am!! Once my friends are housebroken, it will be fine!

Definitely requires your ingenuity...
At first, the Netgear SPH200W made me want to go back to my Keyspan Skype phone, which is tinny and needs the Skype program on your computer, but is stable. The Netgear sound, on the other hand, was so sketchy for me and so horrendous for those I was talking to, and they often heard their voice in echo. To make matters worse, once I had updated the firmware on the Netgear phone, I couldn't connect to the alphabetical password on my wi-fi connection (which has 128 bit security). Instead, I had to find out the endlessly long series of numbers that the WEP password stood for and key them in. Finally, sometimes when I charged the phone (I never knew when to do it, because the little battery picture would show a full charge until the phone was almost out of juice), the phone began whistling as soon as I put it on the cradle, even when the cradle was unplugged! But the main problem was the poor connection, which my friends on the other end of the line begged me to do something about. First I ordered the recommended Motorola earpiece and mic from Amazon, and the mic didn't work with it! Only the earphone part did. But I happened to have the earpiece/mic that came with my old cell phone, a Sony-Ericsson P910. Once I'd attached that (and I had to attach it several times before the phone was aware it was attached), the sound on both sides was a dream: perfect clarity, no echo. The only remaining problem was that it was so loud for me that I have to operate the phone with the volume turned almost all the way down. (In fact, it's something to be careful about in general. During the dozens of times I called the Skype Test Call number, the harsh voice of the recording practically blew my eardrums out on several occasions.) But I'm so glad I didn't give up, because now my call experiences are every bit as clear and stable as when I was using a quality earphones/mic plugged into my computer with Skype. If you can go to the Sony Ericsson site and order the cheapest most basic ear/mic accessory for the P910 phone, you should be able to solve the problems as I did. That particular phone takes the same size jack as the Netgear SPH100W. I hope this has been helpful to some of you.

very good
The quality of sound is very good, like a normal telephone. The only thing is it is a little slow to input new contacts (you better do it through your computer.
I love the convenience, I put it close to the bed and I dont have to get up to get a skype call or to make one.
I recommed this product. I havent tried it outside the house, I mean in an airport or somewehere where wireless internet is available, but I will do so soon.