Downloading and Installation of X-Lite Softphone



Downloading

Download and save the X-lite setup file using the link http://www.counterpath.net/x-lite.html&active=4


Installing X-Lite

1. Run the X-Lite setup executable file and follow the prompts from the install wizard.

2. At the final step of the wizard, check the Launch X-Lite checkbox to start using the softphone.

3. Click Finish to complete the installation.


 

Configuring X-Lite

1. Start X-Lite by using the Windows Start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.

2. The Call display shows Initializing, followed by Discovering network and Awaiting proxy login information. Users must set up at least one account before using X-Lite to place or receive calls. For information about account setup, see “Setting up Accounts” below.

3. To use an account for VoIP communication, the account must be enabled within the X-Lite client. To enable an account, click a down arrow at the top of the softphone, choose SIP Account Settings and select the Enable checkbox for the desired account. For more information about enabling accounts.

 

Setting up Accounts

1. Create the account: click on the down arrow at the top of the softphone and choose SIP Account Settings.


Click Add. The Properties of Account window appears.

2. Under the Account tab, complete the fields within the User Details area.

3. For the remaining tabs, default settings are acceptable, or users can change them to suit a particular setup. Settings that may need immediate changes include:

• Under the Account tab, fields within the Domain Proxy area.

• Under the Topology tab, settings to help X-Lite traverse NATs and firewalls.


You can find the detailed configuration steps using the link http://www.counterpath.net/assets/files/191/X-Lite3.0_UserGuide.pdf