WebMessenger for Skype User Guide

I. General

WebMessenger for Skype supports messaging, presence and phone calls from / to Skype users, available to the WebMessenger mobile IM clients.

The diagram above shows the call control and audio streams handling. WebMessenger for Skype connects the WMP client with the Skype network. You can exchange messages, presence and make phone calls to Skype buddies from your mobile telephone. The information from Skype is passing through the WMP server and the WMP client can see the Skype buddies as one of the public instant messaging networks.

II. Prerequisites

1. Skype client application installed on your PC.
2. SkypeOut account for phone calls.
3. WebMessenger for Skype.
4. WebMessenger mobile client with Skype support.
5. A valid WMP user account with Skype proxy account.

III. WebMessenger for Skype Settings
Start WebMessenger for Skype.
The server address and port should stay as shown above.
In the field “My WMP user ID” you should put your WMP public IM account, that you are using to login with your mobile client.
“My cell phone #” is your cell phone with the country / area code, which will be called when speaking with Skype users.
“Control online Status for Mobile Client” allow you to change the skype online status using the WMP client.
“Connect Automatically on Start” connect the plugin automatically after it is ready to use.

IV. Proper startup procedure

1. Start Skype. Make sure you have sufficient funds in your SkypeOut account.
2. Start WebMessenger for Skype. Configure it properly (WMP user name and phone number) if necessary and click <Connect>.
3. Start WebMessenger mobile IM client. Login to WMP server.
4. Click on the Skype network and Import Buddy List (this should be done only once, to populate your buddy list).

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