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Are you having trouble? Use this section to help you troubleshoot
the most common difficulties. If you still require assistance,
a link to email Technical Support is located at the end of
each question.
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| Have You Run The Audio Setup Wizard
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If you're having difficulty with poor sound quality or volume,
you should try the "Audio Setup Wizard." This is an interactive
help tool that will optimize your computer for best sound quality.
To launch the wizard:
- Open the Net2Phone CommCenter main window
- From the "Options" menu
select "Audio Setup Wizard"
This will launch the setup application. Follow the instructions
on your screen and your PC should be set for optimum sound!
However, we recommend a good headset for the best
call experience.
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| I Can't Hear The Person On The Other
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There are several reasons why you may be experiencing this
difficulty. Read through this troubleshooting checklist to find
the answer to your problem. If you still have a questions after
reviewing this list, there is a link to email support for further
assistance.
- Make sure that both your microphone and speakers are connected
to your computer in the proper inputs. Even if you are using
a headset, there is often a separate plug for both your
headset speakers and the affixed microphone.
- Make sure you have run the "audio setup wizard" as described
in the previous question.
- Check to see if your speakers & microphone have their
own volume levels and increase the level.
- Make sure the speaker volume is turned up on your Net2Phone
CommCenter. The volume control is located to the left of
the dialing pad located on the main window of your Net2Phone
CommCenter.
- Make sure your Windows audio volume is not set to "mute".
Double-click on the speaker icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner of the screen next to your PC clock) and check to
see that none of the "mute" options are checked.
- If the speaker icon is not in your system tray, from your
Window "Start" menu:
- Select SETTINGS - > CONTROL
PANEL
- Click the "Multimedia" icon
- Make sure the "Show the
volume control icon in the system tray" option
is checked
- Click "OK" and follow the previous step
- Make sure nothing else is running on your computer (CD
player,MP3 player, answering machine, etc.) that may be
using your sound card. Close out of all programs and try
placing the call again.
If you are connected to the internet and logged into the Net2Phone
network, you should be able to place both PC-to-Phone and PC-to-PC
calls. If you are still experiencing difficulties, you can send
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| I Received An "Invalid Number" Or
"Unauthorized Number" Error Message |
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You have tried to place a Net2Phone call and received the
following messages: "You have dialed
an unauthorized number" or "You have dialed an invalid number."
There are several reasons why you can get the "unauthorized"
or "invalid" number message. The following checklist of items
may help to solve your problem.
- Make sure that you are connected to the Internet and logged
into the Net2Phone network. The blue display window on your
Net2Phone CommCenter software displays your status. If you
are logged-in, your screen will say "ONLINE" under your
username.
- Make sure you have dialed a valid phone number including area code. Certain
numbers, such as local information (555 - 1212), are not
allowed for billing reasons.
- If calling a regular phone number
within the U.S., make sure the number "1" is in the
international pull down box (to the immediate left of the
dialing box on your software). This should be set to 1 as
the default.
- If you are calling a regular
phone outside of the U.S., make sure you have used
the international pull down menu to select the country you
are calling. The pull down will automatically select the
correct "country code" for you. You may also want to check
to see if you have funds in your account.
- If the city code of the phone number begins with a zero,
try dialing the number without the zero.
If you continue to receive this error message, please contact
Net2Phone Support by sending an e-mail to
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| I Get The "You Cannot Make A Call
While You Are Offline" Error |
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You are trying to make a call while you are not connected
to the network or not connected to the internet.
- Make sure you are connected to the internet and then choose
File/Connect.
- If you have already created a username, enter your username
and password when prompted.
- If you have not created a username, choose "Get Username
and Password" and complete the registration process.
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| I Get A "The Username And/Or Password
Is Incorrect" Error |
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| No, you cannot login with an Account Number and PIN. You must
upgrade your existing account and create a Username and Password.
Click here to upgrade.
The funds in your account will still available when you upgrade.
this account. Note that while usernames are case insensitive,
passwords are not.
- If you have not created a username and password, while
in the login window, choose "Get Username and Password"
and complete the registration process.
- If you have a username and password but cannot remember
either or both, request your account information by clicking
here. Your software will automatically send your username
and password to the email address on file for that account.
- Make sure you type in the correct username and password
making sure to match upper or lower case on all alpha characters.
- If you have carefully followed the recommendations above
and are still receiving this error please click
here and send us the information listed below, plus
any other comments you feel might be helpful in quickly
resolving this problem:
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- Your account number and or username
- Your preferred e-mail address
- Your phone number
- Have you been able to launch and call using prior
versions of Net2Phone software (for instance, Net2Phone
10.6)
- Have you been able to launch Net2Phone CommCenter?
If so, have you been able to make a phone call w/
Net2Phone CommCenter?
- The Net2Phone CommCenter build number
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Help menu and choose About. The build number is the 4-digit
number directly below the version number. |
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| Can I use my Net2Phone Account Number
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| No, you cannot login with an Account Number and PIN. You must
upgrade your existing account and create a Username and Password.
Click
here to upgrade.
The funds in your account will still available when you upgrade.
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| I Get An "Audio Device Is In Use
Or Busy" Error Message" |
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In order to fix the audio device problem, you will need to
match the Net2Phone CommCenter audio device with the computer's
default device. See Find
the computer's default/preferred audio device and Find
the audio device used by Net2Phone CommCenter . Adjust them
to match each other.
If you have carefully followed the recommendations above and
are still receiving this error please click
here and send us the information listed below, plus any
other comments you feel might be helpful in quickly resolving
this problem:
- Your account number
- Your preferred e-mail address
- Your operating system (Win 98, 2000, ME, etc)*
- The make and model of your computer*
- The browser and the version you use*
- The type of Internet connection you have (Cable Modem,
phone modem (include speed), DSL).
- Your Internet provider (AOL, MSN, Road Runner, your workplace
network, etc)
- Your sound card (see Find
the default/preferred audio device)
- Have you been able to launch and call using prior versions
Net2Phone software (for instance, Net2Phone 10.6)
- Have you been able to launch Net2Phone CommCenter? If
so, have you been able to make a phone call w/ Net2Phone
CommCenter?
- The build of your Net2Phone CommCenter (find this in the
/Help menu under /About. It will be a 4-digit number directly
below the version number.
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Notes: * You can find the information for these questions
by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop and
choosing Properties from the menu and then clicking the General
tab.
*** To find out the build number, click on Net2Phone CommCenter's
Help menu and choose About Net2Phone CommCenter. The build number
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| Find The Audio Device Used By Net2Phone
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To find the audio device used by Net2Phone CommCenter, take
the following steps:
- In Net2Phone CommCenter's main window, click on Options
and choose Preferences from the drop-down menu
- Click on the "Phone" tab
- The Audio Device section lists both the speaker and microphone
devices used by Net2Phone CommCenter.
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| Find The Default/Preferred Audio
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To find the computer's default audio device, take the following
steps:
- From your Window "Start" menu, Select SETTINGS - >
CONTROL PANEL (on Win 2000 and ME it's called Sound
and Multimedia) and select the audio tab.
- Your default/preferred audio device should be listed in
the playback and record sections.
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| The Net2Phone CommCenter Audio Setup
Wizard Is Not Working |
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Your computer's default/preferred audio device must match
the audio device listed in Net2Phone CommCenter (see "I
get an Audio Device In Use Or Busy Error Message" FAQ).
If you have carefully followed the recommendations above and
are still receiving this error please click
here and send us the information listed below, plus any
other comments you feel might be helpful in quickly resolving
this problem:
- Your account number
- Your preferred e-mail address
- Your phone number
- Your operating system (Win 98, 2000, ME, etc)*
- The make and model of your computer*
- The browser and the version you use*
- The type of Internet connection you have (Cable Modem,
phone modem (include speed), DSL).
- Your Internet provider (AOL, MSN, Road Runner, your workplace
network, etc)
- Your sound card (see Find
the default/preferred audio device)
- Have you been able to launch and call using prior versions
Net2Phone software (for instance, Net2Phone 10.6)
- Have you been able to launch Net2Phone CommCenter? If
so, have you been able to make a phone call w/ Net2Phone
CommCenter?
- The build of your Net2Phone CommCenter (find this in the
/Help menu under /About. It will be a 4-digit number directly
below the version number.
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Notes: * You can find the information for these questions
by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop and
choosing Properties from the menu and then clicking the General
tab.
*** To find out the build number, click on Net2Phone CommCenter's
Help menu and choose About Net2Phone CommCenter. The build number
is the 4-digit number directly below the version number. |
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| Have You Run The Audio Setup Wizard
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If you are having difficulty with poor sound quality or volume,
you should try the "Audio Setup Wizard." This is an interactive
help tool that will optimize your computer for best sound quality.
To launch the wizard:
- Open the Net2Phone CommCenter main window
- From the "Options" menu select "Audio Setup
Wizard"
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on your screen and your PC should be set for optimum sound!
However, we recommend a good headset for the best call experience.
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| I Do Not Have Any Sound Or The Sound
Is Choppy |
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If you have no sound or your sound is choppy and you have
recently upgraded to windows 98/ME, you may have a resource
conflict or incorrect sound card driver. See Microsoft Product
Support Services FAQ Choppy Sound or No Sound Using WDM Drivers (Q192046).
If you have carefully followed the recommendations above and
are still receiving this error please click
here and send us the information listed below, plus any
other comments you feel might be helpful in quickly resolving
this problem:
- Your account number and or username
- Your preferred e-mail address
- Your phone number
- Your operating system (Win 98, 2000, ME, etc)*
- The make and model of your computer *
- The browser and the version you use*
- The type of Internet connection you have (Cable Modem,
phone modem (include speed), DSL).
- Your Internet provider (AOL, MSN, Road Runner, your workplace
network, etc
- Your sound card (see Find
the default/preferred audio device)
- Have you been able to launch and call using prior versions
of Net2Phone software (for instance, Net2Phone 10.6)
- Have you been able to launch Net2Phone CommCenter? If
so, have you been able to make a phone call w/Net2Phone
CommCenter?
- The Net2Phone CommCenter build number ***
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Notes: * You can find the information for these questions
by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop and
choosing Properties from the menu and then clicking the General
tab.
*** To find out the build number, click on Net2Phone CommCenter's
Help menu and choose About Net2Phone CommCenter. The build number
is the 4-digit number directly below the version number. |
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| My Computer Stops Responding (hangs)
When I Get A Call |
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If your computer stops responding when you get a Net2Phone
call and you have a clean install of Windows ME on a computer
with a BIOS date earlier than 12/1/99, you may need to reinstall
your old sound card driver or download current driver from your
vendor. See Microsoft Product Support Services FAQ Windows Me May Stop Responding When Playing Audio
Through the Maestro 2E Sound Card (Q264759).
If you have carefully followed the recommendations above and
are still receiving this error please click
here and send the information listed below, plus any other
comments you feel might be helpful in quickly resolving this
problem:
- Your account number and or username
- Your preferred e-mail address
- Your operating system (Win 98, 2000, ME, etc) *
- The make and model of your computer *
- The browser and the version you use *
- The type of Internet connection you have (Cable Modem,
phone modem (include speed), DSL).
- Your Internet provider (AOL, MSN, Road Runner, your workplace
network, etc)
- Your sound card (see Find
the default/preferred audio device)
- Have you been able to launch and call using prior versions
of Net2Phone software (for instance, Net2Phone 10.6)
- Have you been able to launch Net2Phone CommCenter? If
so, have you been able to make a phone call w/Net2Phone
CommCenter?
- The Net2Phone CommCenter build number ***
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Notes: * You can find the information for these questions
by right clicking on the My Computer icon on your desktop and
choosing Properties from the menu and then clicking the General
tab.
*** To find out the build number, click on Net2Phone CommCenter's
Help menu and choose About Net2Phone CommCenter. The build number
is the 4-digit number directly below the version number. |
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| I Receive A "204" Error
When I Try To Make A Call |
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With Net2Phone CommCenter open, go to Options > Preferences
> Network, click "Restore Defaults," then choose
"Set Gateway Manually," and click OK. Try to make
a call. If the call is still not going through, please click
here to contact customer service.
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| I Receive A "205" Error
When I Try To Make A Call |
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This error message means that Net2Phone CommCenter was unable
to access required server resources. Please check your Internet
connection and try again. If this problem persists, please click
here to contact customer service.
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| When I Try To Make A Call, I Keep
Getting A Message Telling Me I Can't Make A Call When
I'm Offline |
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You should first check to see if you have lost your connection
to the internet. If you are connected to the internet, exit
Net2Phone CommCenter by right clicking on the Net2Phone CommCenter
System Tray icon and choosing exit. After Net2Phone CommCenter
has completely closed, restart it by double clicking on the
desktop icon.
If Net2Phone CommCenter still doesn't connect, either you are
behind a firewall or the internet connection to our servers
is temporarily not working. If you are connected to the Internet
and our servers are not temporarily unreachable, then it is
likely that you are connected to the Internet through a firewall.
While we cannot guarantee that Net2Phone will work on systems
that are behind a firewall, many systems do with a small adjustment
to the registry entry for UDP and/or getting your systems manager
to open specific ports. For a discussion about these changes
please see the FAQ entitled, "Connecting
from behind a firewall". |
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