Configuring the X-Lite software phone

This topic assumes that:

• X-Lite software phone is already installed
• the information necessary for connection of the phone is available.

1. Run the X-Lite application and wait for the softphone to display on your screen.
2. Click Softphone > Account Settings.
3. The SIPSession Initiation Protocol - A communication protocol used for voice and video calls in Internet telephony or private IP telephone systems. Account dialog box opens.
4. Select Call.
5. In the User ID and Password fields, type your SIP usernameAn username for authenticating provided by a SIP provider. and SIP passwordA password for authenticating provided by a SIP provider.. (see topic Creating extensions)
6. In the Domain field, type IP address or DNS name for the computer where the PBXPrivate Branch Exchange - System that connects telephone extensions and switches calls. is running.
7. Select Register with domain and receive calls. Otherwise incoming calls rings only on your harwdware phone.

SIP Account dialog — fill in highlighted parts

Now, you can call for X-Lite to any phone number.