Introduction
TeamSpeak 2 is a voice communications (voice comms) tool for real time voice chat over the internet. This is sometimes referred to as voice over IP.
It is designed for gamers to be able to chat with each other while playing a game. This takes team based games to a whole new level as you are able to quickly issue orders and report incidents without having to stop and type your message.
We at coh-zone.com offer a free TeamSpeak 2 channel for us to communicate with each other, which is probably why you are reading this document! So let’s get you started.
This guide will cover:
• Getting the TeamSpeak software.
• Setting up and connecting to a server.
• Registering with the server.
This guide is not meant to be a complete guide to using TeamSpeak. If you want more information, then look at the FAQ section of the TeamSpeak website:
www.goteamspeak.com The first thing to mention is in order to use TeamSpeak you need to have a working headset/microphone that you can hook up to your PC.
Step 1 – Getting the SoftwareVisit
www.goteamspeak.com and follow the download link on the far right of the page. You can also download from
here.
Assuming you are running a version of Microsoft Windows, you will want the TS2 Client (Win) link. TeamSpeak is completely freeware, so there is nothing to pay. Once the software has downloaded, run the executable and follow the installation instructions. Once it is installed it might be useful to place a shortcut on the desktop (if it hasn’t already) or even on the ‘Quick Launch’ bar. This is entirely up to you.
Step 2 – Setting Up and Connecting to a Server When you start TeamSpeak client, the following window will appear:
Right now you are not connected to a server, nor do you have any set up, so let’s do this now.
Click on
Connection and select
Connect.
The following window appears:
Again, there is nothing much to see here. We need to add a new server.
Right click anywhere in the white space below where it says
Servers, and select
Add Server.
Type in a name for the server. Let’s call it Coh-Zone.
As soon as you press enter, the right hand side of the window will change, and you will see this: All the details are empty just now.
In
Server Address, enter
217.172.187.163:8767 
In
Nickname, enter your nickname.
For now, make sure the
Anonymous button is selected.
The password for anonymous connections is anything you choose.
Now click on the
Connect button at the bottom.
Voila! You are now connected to our TeamSpeak server and should see something similar to this:
Let me also show you some common settings.
Click on
Settings in the menu and select
Sound Input/Output Settings. The output volume slider should only be set to 1 or 2 notches above normal. If you set it too high, some of your clan mates may sound very crackly while others do not.
Also, select
Push to Talk and choose a key by clicking the
Set button then pressing the key on your keyboard you want to be your talk button.
While voice activation works well enough, people either set the threshold too low or it activates because of ambient sound causing constant transmission. This is especially true if you are using speakers rather than headphones when you play your game.
Constant transmission is bad, because it means you usually can’t hear other people talking.
Step 3 –Registering with the Server Once you are online feel free to talk with other members. Once you have met and talked with one of the TeamSpeak administrators they will ask you to register with the Teamspeak Server. Only members who demonstrate responsible behavior will be asked to register.
The admin will allow you to register with the TeamSpeak server. When he asks you to register with the server, click on the
Self menu at the top and select
Register With Server. You will be asked for a username and password. Your username does not have to be the same as your nickname.
Now instead of joining the server anonymously, you are now going to join as a registered user, so click on the
Registered button, and enter the Login Name and User Password you registered with the server.
That’s it. Happy chatting!
