Ekiga

Scope

This article explains how to configure a computer running Ekiga as a Software Phone under LinuxMCE. It already assumes that you have Ekiga installed, and are able to reach the Connection Wizard.

For Those Who Know What To Do:

Inside the LinuxMCE Admin Site

• Go to Wizard > Devices > Phones
• Add New Phone
• Select Generic SIP softphone .. device template # should read 1734
• you do not need to fill out the IP or MAC fields, although you can.

SAVE.

Ekiga Settings:

• Account Name: LinuxMCE
• Registrar: 192.168.80.1 or the IP address of your DCERouter if changed.
• User: the PhoneNumber specified when inside the Phones Wizard in LinuxMCE Admin
• Password: the PhoneNumber

That's it. The Phone should be able to register, and you should be able to make phone calls.

A Step By Step Guide

First, be sure to log into your web front end, with a user who can change configuration.

Once this is done, select Wizard > Devices > Phones from the menu up top.