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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 / Fax machines using an ATA adapter
Figure 3 - An ATA adapter
If you want to use your current phone or analog fax machine 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 editions
3CX Phone System is available in 4 different versions – a Free Edition, a MINI edition, a
Small Business Edition, a Pro Edition and an Enterprise edition. A detailed feature