Network telephone system and methods therefor

摘要: A self-configuring telephone device (2851) interconnected to other network devices by a network, such as local area (2831), without the need for central controller or secondary wiring. sends broadcast over with predetermined number. If there is another number, phone receives message so indicating and directory of numbers from which choose non-conflicting Voice mail (2827) calls between outside lines are supported. telephony interface provides connectivity one more netphones an external PSTN system (2844). The computers computer Internet (2819). (2831) interconnectivity network(s), computer(s), interface.