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3CX Phone System for Windows System for Windows
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1. Introduction to 3CX Phone System for Windows
What is 3CX Phone System for Windows?
3CX Phone System is a software-based IP PBX that replaces a traditional PBX and
delivers employees the ability to make, receive and transfer calls. The IP PBX supports
all traditional PBX features. An IP PBX is also referred to as a VOIP Phone System, IP
PABX or SIP server.
Calls are sent as data packets over the computer data network instead of via the
traditional phone network. Phones share the network with computers and separate phone
wiring can therefore be eliminated.
With the use of a VOIP gateway, you can connect existing phone lines to the IP PBX and
make and receive phone calls via a regular PSTN line.
The 3CX phone system uses
standard SIP software or hardware phones, and provides internal call switching, as well
as outbound or inbound calling via the standard phone network or via a VOIP service.
Benefits of an IP Phone System / IP PBX
Much easier to install & configure then a proprietary phone system:
A software program running on a computer can take advantage of the advanced
processing power of the computer and user interface of Windows. Anyone with an
understanding of computers and windows can install and configure the PBX. A
proprietary phone system often requires an installer trained on that particular proprietary
phone system.
Easier to manage because of web based configuration interface:
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VOIP phone system has a web based configuration interface, allowing you to easily
maintain and fine tune your phone system. Proprietary phone systems often have difficult
to use interfaces which are designed so that only the phone system installers can use it
effectively.
Call cost reduction:
You can save substantially by using a VOIP service provider for long distance or
international calls. Easily connect phone systems between offices/branches via the
Internet or WAN and make free phone calls.
No need for separate phone wiring – use computer network:
A VOIP phone system allows you to connect hardware phones directly to a standard
computer network port (which it can share with the adjacent computer). Software phones
can be installed directly onto the PC. This means that you do not need to install &
maintain a separate wiring network for the phone system, giving you much greater
flexibility to add users/extensions. If you are moving into an office and have not yet
installed phone wiring, you can save significantly by just installing a computer network.
No vendor lock-in: