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3CX Phone System for Windows System for Windows
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Software based SIP phones
A software based SIP phone is a program which makes use of your computers
microphone and speakers, or an attached headset to allow you to make or receive calls.
Examples of SIP phones are the included 3CX VOIP Client, SJPhone from SJlabs or X-
Lite from Counterpath.
Hardware based SIP Phones
Figure 2 - A hardware sip phone
A hardware based SIP phone looks like and behaves like a normal phone. It’s actually a
mini computer that connects directly to the computer network. Because they have an
integrated mini hub, they can share a network connection point with a computer,
eliminating the need for an additional network point for the phone. Examples of hardware
SIP phones are GrandStream GXP-2000 or SNOM 320.
Analogue phones using an ATA adapter
Figure 3 - An ATA adapter
If you want to use your current phone with the VOIP phone system, you can use an ATA
adapter. An ATA adapter allows you to plug in the Ethernet network jack into the adapter
and then plug the phone into the adapter. This way your old ‘regular’ phone will appear to
the VOIP phone system software as a SIP phone.
3CX Phone System components
3CX Phone System consists of the following components: