here is how to set up free 3cx softphone

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MrBi11:
I'm always posting questions, here is an answer for a change.
I hate the x-lite free phone because of the blinking ad and it looks like a kid did it. Obiapp says it works with any sip softphone, but doesn't say how to set up.

Download free phone software here:
http://www.3cx.com/VOIP/voip-phone/
It looks like:
http://www.3cx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/3CXPhone-Windows.jpg

tried to attach screen shots but it says its full

You need your 9 digit obi# for the computer the softphone & obiapp are on.

On new account page (manual set up)
Account name - obiapp or whatever, its for you
caller id - your public phone # , like 888 555 5555

extension and id are BOTH your 9 digit # like 290xxxxxxx
password blank
check "local-ip" the default, and put in 127.0.0.1
check use outbound proxy, and also put 127.0.0.1

thats it. No port numbers or undecipherable acronyms or codes.
Connected first time, worked first time.

Consider 3cx if you need a business solution!
They deserve something for giving away free softphones!
no i dont work for 3cx in any way.
its just a real phone app, instead of x-lites poor excuse.

happy softphone-ing

MrBi11:
3cx set up was very simple and worked first time.

I did have a gotcha on incoming calls, the 3cx was set to deny all calls "dnd"
displayed white letters above line5 button. Make sure that says "available".
Otherwise it does not ring and the call goes to the missed call list.

Otherwise it was super simple and worked first time.

sunmercury:
I just tried to install 3cx following your instruction, but the 3cx account config has changed:

1. There is no outbound proxy, but instead "Out of office". I tried to select that and put 127.0.0.1 anyway

However, the app just keeps saying "registration failed: 407"

What did I do wrong ? Do I need to install 3cx phone system or just 3cx PC soft client ?

Any help is appreciated.

ianobi:
sunmercury,

Select "I am in the office - local IP" and put 127.0.0.1 there.

Check "Use Outbound Proxy Server". This is towards the bottom of the settings page. Put 127.0.0.1 there.

sunmercury:
Thanks for responding. It seems like 3cx now requires me to install the whole "3CX Phone System 12 setup" to be up and running. I believe my registration fails because I just installed the soft client. Now I am looking for an older/simpler version iof 3cx or another soft phone. Any recommendation or pointer would be great.

Thanks again.

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