December 7, 2011 – 6:58 pm | 16 Comments

3CX is pleased to announce a new release of 3CX Phone System 10, build 22686. Service Pack 5 fixes numerous 3CX Wallboard issues and also adds a new and important caller ID feature. To download …

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Recording Large Messages with the VAD
January 25, 2012 – 10:24 pm | No Comment
Recording Large Messages with the VAD

The powerful tool for creating voice applications for 3CX Phone System, the 3CX Voice Application Designer (VAD) allows you to record the audio of a call and store it as a file to disk. Sometimes, …

Configuring Topex Mobilink GSM Gateway with 3CX
January 16, 2012 – 9:49 pm | No Comment
Configuring Topex Mobilink GSM Gateway with 3CX

IMPORTANT: This device has been tested for Voice using Firmware Version Mobilink-IP-1.2.13-C2P-SDX
Setting up the Topex Mobilink IP

Insert a SIM card into the Mobilink IP by opening the simtray by pressing the small yellow button with (for example) …

Configuring External Extensions with 3CX PhoneSystem
January 15, 2012 – 10:30 am | 4 Comments
Configuring External Extensions with 3CX PhoneSystem

Connecting an External Extension to 3CX PhoneSystem is often requested, and can be extremely useful for linking small remote offices and home workers. Here we get a shot at using other phones as External Extensions.

Using …

Set Up Speed Dials using 3CX Outbound Rules
January 11, 2012 – 7:04 pm | 6 Comments
Set Up Speed Dials using 3CX Outbound Rules

This step by step guide describes how to set up a speed dial, system based, using the “Outbound Rules” of 3CX Phone System.

Anti-Virus Blocking Voice Mail in 3CX Phone System
January 3, 2012 – 8:47 pm | 4 Comments
Anti-Virus Blocking Voice Mail in 3CX Phone System

3CX Phone System needs to be able to interact with services on the server where it is installed for proper functionality. In some cases, Anti-Virus software can stop 3CX Phone System from accomplishing this. This …

Setting Up 3CX MyPhone Locally or Remotely
December 6, 2011 – 4:10 pm | 15 Comments
Setting Up 3CX MyPhone Locally or Remotely

Introduction
3CX MyPhone is a Silverlight based application that can be used from a web browser or installed locally on your computer for Microsoft Outlook integration.  This guide will take you through installation with these different …

How to Trap and Block Calls From “Anonymous” Callers
August 26, 2011 – 4:45 pm | 4 Comments
How to Trap and Block Calls From “Anonymous” Callers

If you want to block calls from “anonymous” callers, you can leverage the “CallerID Blacklist” feature. From the 3CX Management Console:

Go to Settings -> Blacklist
Click on the “Add” button

Configuring a 2N VoiceBlue Next GSM Gateway for 3CX Phone System
July 30, 2011 – 7:44 pm | Comments Off
Configuring a 2N VoiceBlue Next GSM Gateway for 3CX Phone System

IMPORTANT: This guide is NOT a supported device. This guide is intended as a guideline only, and will NOT be updated.
This test was performed using Firmware Version 01.00.04f04 and Bootware Version 00.91. These steps may …

Configuring GoldBolt FaxSkape Fax Server for Faxing with 3CX Phone System
July 19, 2011 – 6:58 pm | Comments Off
Configuring GoldBolt FaxSkape Fax Server for Faxing with 3CX Phone System

Important: This document was prepared and tested using GoldBolt FaxSkape Fax Server version 7.0 (Build 11307.5). If the GoldBolt FaxSkape Fax Server resides on the same machine as 3CX Phone System, you MUST ensure that this …

Configuring the AlphaTech IPDP Cityline Door Phone
May 23, 2011 – 2:51 pm | 4 Comments
Configuring the AlphaTech IPDP Cityline Door Phone

Linking a Door phone to your telephone system can be useful, and this AlphaTech device is an easy-to-configure option. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions.

Configuring a SIP Desk Phone as a Tunnelled External Extension with 3CX Phone System
May 19, 2011 – 1:55 pm | 2 Comments
Configuring a SIP Desk Phone as a Tunnelled External Extension with 3CX Phone System

Connecting an External Extension to 3CX Phone System is often requested, and can be extremely useful for linking small remote offices and home workers. Here we get a shot at using other phones as External …

How to Receive Multiple Ring Group Calls at an Extension
May 17, 2011 – 3:38 pm | 2 Comments

In a default 3CX setup, the configuration will not allow multiple Ring Group calls to reach an extension. In some business setups it may be required to notify the Ring Group members that there are …

What to look for when buying a router for use with 3CX Phone System
May 10, 2011 – 9:50 pm | 5 Comments

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Purchasing a router may sound like a pretty simple task. This however can become somewhat challenging when VOIP comes into play.
There a couple of core functions that your choice of router …

Fax Machines with 3CX Phone System and Grandstream GXW-4004/4008/4024
April 5, 2011 – 10:56 pm | 5 Comments
Fax Machines with 3CX Phone System and Grandstream GXW-4004/4008/4024

IMPORTANT: This device has been tested for Inbound and Outbound Fax with the following firmware version: Program – 1.0.3.10; Bootloader – 1.0.0.7; Core – 1.0.0.54; Base – 1.0.0.97
Note: This functionality is intended for use with …

Down / Upgrading firmware on Grandstream GXW-4104/GXW-4108 Gateway
March 1, 2011 – 10:12 pm | Comments Off
Down / Upgrading firmware on Grandstream GXW-4104/GXW-4108 Gateway

Downgrading or Upgrading the firmware of a Grandstream GXW-4104, GXW-4108 gateway for use with 3CX Phone System for Windows

How to Install and Configure a TFTP Server
March 1, 2011 – 10:12 pm | 2 Comments
How to Install and Configure a TFTP Server

TFTP stands for Trivial File Transfer Protocol simply because of its simplicity.  It is mainly used for automated file transfers between machines on UDP Port 69.  In a VoIP environment TFTP is used to upload …

Fax over IP with RelayFax Fax Server and 3CX Phone System
February 17, 2011 – 10:31 pm | 5 Comments
Fax over IP with RelayFax Fax Server and 3CX Phone System

This guide has been tested for RelayFax 7.0.
Be aware that previous versions CANNOT work with 3CX PhoneSystem. Note also that more recent versions may have different interface formats and functionality.

Can I receive a Fax from a VoIP Provider to a Grandstream GXW-4004/4008/4024?
February 7, 2011 – 10:41 pm | Comments Off

It is not possible to use Grandstream 4004/4008/4024 as an ATA for a fax machine and send faxes through a VoIP provider, unless the VoIP Provider includes support for delivering T38 traffic to the Public …

Using a Robin Compact SIP Door Phone with 3CX PhoneSystem
January 27, 2011 – 8:06 pm | 13 Comments
Using a Robin Compact SIP Door Phone with 3CX PhoneSystem

If you need a simple, SIP-based door phone, the Robin Compact SIP C01040 and C01041 provide a simple and inexpensive solution. This document will explain the steps necessary to set up, configure, and test one …

Analog Telephone with MWI Support
January 27, 2011 – 10:46 am | 4 Comments
Analog Telephone with MWI Support

In certain situations we need to install an analog telephone. If you also need MWI (Message-Waiting Indicator) functionality, you may encounter compatibility issues. But with the right equipment, this can be easily accomplished.

Beronet: Redirecting an MSN number to a FAX machine / ISDN card
January 13, 2011 – 8:43 pm | 4 Comments
Beronet: Redirecting an MSN number to a FAX machine / ISDN card

Beronet Berofix Gateway: Redirecting an MSN number to a FAX machine / ISDN card and bypass VoIP SIP

CallerID Processing with 3CX Phone System – Including Distinctive Ringing Features
December 16, 2010 – 6:15 pm | Comments Off

When 3CX Phone System receives an incoming call, using the CallerID Reformatting feature we can standardize the internal representation of the Caller’s Number, and then make sure that the number is displayed correctly to the …

Using Patton FXS Gateways with 3CX PhoneSystem
December 16, 2010 – 4:07 pm | 4 Comments

Note 1: These devices have been tested for Fax and Voice using firmware ‘Smartware 5.4 Build Series 2009-11-18‘ versions available from http://upgrades.patton.com/submodelselect.asp?model=SmartNode

Configuring “Play On Phone” for Outlook with 3CX PhoneSystem
December 3, 2010 – 3:24 pm | 7 Comments
Configuring “Play On Phone” for Outlook with 3CX PhoneSystem

If you have enabled Exchange integration inside 3CX PhoneSystem, with Outlook 2007/2010 as an Email client you can take advantage of the “Play On Phone” feature. For details about enabling 3CX PhoneSystem and Exchange Server …

Configuring the time zone on IP phones
November 24, 2010 – 8:23 pm | One Comment
Configuring the time zone on IP phones

3CX PhoneSystem includes functionality to easily set the Time Zone and DST (Daylight Savings Time) parameters on phones via provisioning. 3CX PhoneSystem is delivered preconfigured with default values for US Eastern Time. You can manage Time …