CounterPath X-Lite for Mac Quick Start Guide - Manual

X-Lite 4 for Mac Quick Start Guide
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Getting Started
After choosing a SIP VoIP service provider, you will need the following information:
 User name, password, and domain
 Authorization Name (if applicable)
 Firewall traversal and other network information; see “Configuring Accounts” in
X-Lite User Guide.
System Requirements
 Operating System: Mac OS 10.7 or 10.8 operating system software. (Mac OS 10.6
– Snow Leopard – is supported on a “best efforts” basis.)
 Connection: IP network connection (broadband, LAN, wireless)
 Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum.
Setting up Accounts
You must set up a SIP account to make phone calls.
1. Start X-Lite if it is not already running.
2. From the menu, choose X-Lite 4 > Accounts. The Accounts window appears.
3. Complete the User Details area with the information obtained from the VoIP
service provider.
4. Complete the remaining tabs as specified by the service provider or to suit your
setup. Settings that you may need to change immediately include:
• General tab, Domain Proxy area.
• Topology tab, if your computer is on a network and/or behind a firewall.
For more information, see the user guide.
5. Click OK; the account is created and registered. “Enter a name or number”
appears in the call field.
You can now make calls with your new phone. If you have trouble making calls, see
the Troubleshooting Assistant: Help > Troubleshooting.