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FAQs - Frequently asked Questions

Here we list some of the questions people are always asking us and provide some answers to help you with your phone system, Wi-Fi, computer and general IT problems

Why aren't my phones aren't working?

Is this just one phone, or all phones, internal or external calls? This guide will help you find out.

Why is my Internet rubbish?

Many people complain their Internet connect is rubbish, yet they are relying on the basic router that is in sat in the corner of another room and was provided free when they signed up. Of course that's not going to give them the best experience, but what to do?

What type of Internet connection can I get?

If you discover that "everyone" is quoting you a slow Internet speed, what can you do? Look at the options.

Why is my Wi-Fi rubbish?

There are may factors these include: speed supported by access point, distance from access point, how many things are connecting to the access point, what bands other access points in your area are using, construction of building.... see more

Why is my PC slow?

With age your PC will slow down and become less responsive. Here are some thing you can change to improve it's performance.

How do I tidy up my data cabinet?

Look at the layout of your cabinet, are all the panels at the top & the active (powered) kit lower down, mixing phone and data cables together? If so then the patch panels are common to both sets of the active equipment so move them to the middle then leads don’t need to cross over each other – Up to voice and down to data. Patch the leads out so they go round the active equipment and if necessary you can just slide out old / faulty hardware without having to fight through lots of spaghetti. If you have gone to VoIP phones you can patch out all ports, have a very tidy cabinet and not need to touch it in the future.... see more

How to Separate two Networks ie Phone and Data?

There are two ways to separate your computer data network from your phone VoIP network and yet use the same router / firewall / Internet connection .... see more

How do I save money on my phone bill / get cheaper phone calls?

You can get a package with free calls, but with phone call charges in the UK often below 1p per minute and calls to mobiles are under 5p per minute, is a package actual a good deal?. For most people the largest element of the bill is line rental, now that too has come down or disappeared ...see more

How do I speed up Windows 10 or 11 and stop it using all my bandwidth?

By default Windows 10 & 11 can send everything you enter to Microsoft, it downloads news and weather update and other items to distract you from the job in hand. Microsoft want you to use their cloud storage. This takes processing power, and slows your machine starting, and eats up your bandwidth.... see more

Why is it bad to use a mobile for work?

While using a mobile for work calls might be easy, it is wrong, the right approach gives far more benefits and is no more difficult.see more

SpliceCom Tips

What is the difference between Microsoft Teams & SpliceCom with Microsoft Teams? see here

Why should I buy a phone system from you? I know Microsoft Teams isn't quite there yet but they will get it to work. see here

What are my options for buying or renting a SpliceCom system? see here

How do I setup up my firewall so my SpliceCom system can connect with the exchange, and my remote users can register with it? see here

How do I setup things to stop my telephone system from being hacked see here

How do I setup the SpliceCom iPCS app on my mobile phone? see here

How do I setup the SpliceCom Navigate Pro to partner with my Yealink phone on my Windows 10 or 11 64bit PC? see here

How can my System Manager setup the SpliceCom Navigate Pro softphone on my Windows 10 or 11 64bit PC? see here

How do I setup the SpliceCom PCS60 to partner with my deskphone on my MAC? see here

How do I Hot Desk / Log-on onto a Yealink phone? see here

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FAQs - Frequently asked Questions Here we list some of the questions people are always asking us and provide some answers to help you with your phone system, Wi-Fi, computer and general IT problems Why aren't my phones aren't working? Is this just one phone, or all phones, internal or external calls? This guide will help you find out. Why is my Internet rubbish? Many people complain their Internet connect is rubbish, yet they are relying on the basic router that is in sat in the corner of another room and was provided free when they signed up. Of course that's not going to give them the best experience, but what to do? What type of Internet connection can I get? If you discover that "everyone" is quoting you a slow Internet speed, what can you do? Look at the options. Why is my Wi-Fi rubbish? There are may factors these include: speed supported by access point, distance from access point, how many things are connecting to the access point, what bands other access points in your area are using, construction of building.... see more Why is my PC slow? With age your PC will slow down and become less responsive. Here are some thing you can change to improve it's performance. How do I tidy up my data cabinet? Look at the layout of your cabinet, are all the panels at the top & the active (powered) kit lower down, mixing phone and data cables together? If so then the patch panels are common to both sets of the active equipment so move them to the middle then leads don’t need to cross over each other – Up to voice and down to data. Patch the leads out so they go round the active equipment and if necessary you can just slide out old / faulty hardware without having to fight through lots of spaghetti. If you have gone to VoIP phones you can patch out all ports, have a very tidy cabinet and not need to touch it in the future.... see more How to Separate two Networks ie Phone and Data? There are two ways to separate your computer data network from your phone VoIP network and yet use the same router / firewall / Internet connection .... see more How do I save money on my phone bill / get cheaper phone calls? You can get a package with free calls, but with phone call charges in the UK often below 1p per minute and calls to mobiles are under 5p per minute, is a package actual a good deal?. For most people the largest element of the bill is line rental, now that too has come down or disappeared ...see more How do I speed up Windows 10 or 11 and stop it using all my bandwidth? By default Windows 10 & 11 can send everything you enter to Microsoft, it downloads news and weather update and other items to distract you from the job in hand. Microsoft want you to use their cloud storage. This takes processing power, and slows your machine starting, and eats up your bandwidth.... see more Why is it bad to use a mobile for work? While using a mobile for work calls might be easy, it is wrong, the right approach gives far more benefits and is no more difficult.see more SpliceCom Tips What is the difference between Microsoft Teams & SpliceCom with Microsoft Teams? see here Why should I buy a phone system from you? I know Microsoft Teams isn't quite there yet but they will get it to work. see here What are my options for *buying or renting* a SpliceCom system? see here How do I setup up my *firewall* so my SpliceCom system can connect with the exchange, and my remote users can register with it? see here How do I setup things to stop my telephone system from being *hacked* see here How do I setup the SpliceCom *iPCS* app on my mobile phone? see here How do I setup the SpliceCom Navigate Pro to partner with my *Yealink* phone on my Windows 10 or 11 64bit PC? see here How can my System Manager setup the SpliceCom Navigate Pro *softphone* on my Windows 10 or 11 64bit PC? see here How do I setup the SpliceCom PCS60 to partner with my deskphone on my *MAC? see here How do I Hot Desk* / Log-on onto a Yealink phone? see here