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Prerequisites

To use this softphone you need a working Asterisk PBX with registered users in iax.conf and/or sip.conf (It depends on which protocol you would like to use) and made extensions.

Idefisk 2.0 supports SIP and IAX protocols. This means that you will be able to use SIP as well as IAX protocols. We will create a SIP and an IAX account on our Asterisk test server.



We will add two mailboxes for the SIP and IAX2 Idefisk accounts. To do this we will edit the voicemail configuration which is located in /etc/asterisk/voicemail.conf

On the bottom of the file add the account information:


We will add some extensions which purpose will be to dial those accounts. We will create them in [idefisk_tests] context. We will also create two extensions which purpose will be to check the voicemail accounts.

To do this we will edit the extensions configuration. Here is the syntax of the four extensions:



Here are the links of the complete configuration files:

Installing Idefisk 2

Once you download Idefisk 2 installation files from our web site you can start the installation. To do this just start the installation file named `Idefisk_Free_2.0_RC1_Installer.exe`. A Welcome form will appear on your screen. To continue with the installation you should click on the Next button. If you want to exit the setup you should click on the Cancel button.


The next form is the License Agreement form. Read the End User License Agreement (a.k.a. EULA). You should carefully read the License Agreement and if you Agree with it click on the I Agree button to proceed. If you disagree with one or more clauses of the Agreement you shouldn’t install the application. In this case click on the Cancel button.


With the next form you will be able to choose the destination folder where the Idefisk will be installed. The default folder is `C:/Program Files/AsteriskGuru/Idefisk/Free`. However you might want to install it in different location. You can type in the new path or choose it by Browse For Folder dialog. On the bottom of the form you will be able to check for the required (by Idefisk) and the available space on the current drive. When you are ready, click on the Next button. If you want to review the EULA you can press the Back button.


With the next form you will be able to choose the destination folder where the Idefisk shortcuts will be placed in the Star Menu. The default folder is ` AsteriskGuruIdefisk Biz`. However you might want to install it in different location. You can type in the new path. You will be able to disable Idefisk shortcuts by checking the Do not create shortcuts checkbox. When you are ready click on the Next button to continue.


From the next form you will be able to specify if the setup should create additional shortcuts. The installation can put shortcuts on the Desktop and on the Quick Launch bar. By default the setup will create those shortcuts, but you can disable this by unchecking their respective checkboxes. To start the installation process click on the Install button. If you want to review any of the previous options click on the Back button.


The next form will show you details for the installation process.


You can view the details by clicking on the Show Details button.


There is one final form that will inform you that the installation is complete. Click on the Finish button to close the Setup Wizard.


With this the installation of the Idefisk 2.0 is complete.

IAX2 Accounts Management

Accessing Options Form
The creation of an IAX2 account goes through the configuration form of Idefisk 2. In order to access it you can right-click on Idefisk’s interface and click on the Options.


There is an Options button on the Idefisk’s interface. You can start configuration form from there too.


You can also press Alt+O to start the configuration form.

Adding IAX2 account
You should go to the Options form. When the form starts you should click on the `Add new IAX account` label in the navigation menu to the left.


A new sub-form will prompt you for name for this account. Type a name and click on the OK button to create the account.


The new entry will appear in the navigation menu to the left. Click on it to continue the configuration.


On the right side of the navigation menu you will be able to specify the options for the account. You’ll have to enter the hostname or the IP address of the Asterisk server (or other VoIP server) that you are going to use. In our case this is 10.1.1.1 After that enter the account name and secret that we put on the IAX2 account (iax.idefisk2 & my_pass123). Enter a caller id and name and click on the Apply button to activate the changes.


There are additional options that you might want to configure. In order to view the advanced options for the current account you should enable the checkbox with label `Show advanced options` which is located just below the navigation menu. When you do this you will be able to set the advanced options. Set the context and the voicemail extension. You will be able to select if Idefisk should register this account upon application’s start-up. When you are ready click on the Apply button.


Registering IAX2 account
You should select the proper account from the drop down menu in the bottom of Idefisk’s interface. When you are ready with this click on Register button.


Deleting IAX2 account
You should go to the Options form. From the navigation menu select the account that you want to delete. Press the delete button of your keyboard and confirm the deletion on the Confirmation dialog.


SIP Accounts Management

Accessing Options Form

The creation of an SIP account goes through the configuration form of Idefisk 2. In order to access it you can right-click on Idefisk’s interface and click on the Options.


There is an Options button on the Idefisk’s interface. You can start configuration form from there too.


You can also press Alt+O to start the configuration form.

Adding SIP account

You should go to the Options form. When the form starts you should click on the `Add new SIP account` label in the navigation menu to the left.


A new sub-form will prompt you for name for this account. Type a name and click on the OK button to create the account.


The new entry will appear in the navigation menu to the left. Click on it to continue the configuration.


On the right side of the navigation menu you will be able to specify the options for the account. You’ll have to enter the hostname or the IP address of the Asterisk server (or other VoIP server) that you are going to use. In our case this is 10.1.1.1 After that enter the account name and secret that we put on the SIP account (sip.idefisk2 & my_pass456). Enter a caller id and name and click on the Apply button to activate the changes.


There are additional options that you might want to configure. In order to view the advanced options for the current account you should enable the checkbox with label `Show advanced options` which is located just below the navigation menu. When you do this you will be able to set the advanced options. Set outbound proxy if necessary or the voicemail extension. You will be able to select if Idefisk should register this account upon application’s start-up. Check if you need to use a STUN server. When you are ready click on the Apply button.


Registering SIP account

You should select the proper account from the drop down menu in the bottom of Idefisk’s interface. When you are ready with this click on Register button.


Deleting SIP account

You should go to the Options form. From the navigation menu select the account that you want to delete. Press the delete button of your keyboard and confirm the deletion on the Confirmation dialog.


Audio configuration

Before making any calls it is recommended to reconfigure your audio options. To do this you should enter the configuration form.

Accessing Options Form

In order to access it you can right-click on Idefisk’s interface and click on the Options.


There is an Options button on the Idefisk’s interface. You can start configuration form from there too.


You can also press Alt+O to start the configuration form.

Configuring Audio Settings

Select `Audio Devices` label from the navigation menu located in the left.


Select the devices that you are going to use for audio input and output. On the computer that I’m using there is a SigmaTel, so I’ll select it. When you are ready with this choose if you want to enable or not the Echo Cancellation. When ready click on Apply button.


Protocol’s configuration

Concerning the protocols there are some simple configuration options. Most of them are about the communication port on which the protocol works. To reconfigure these you should enter the configuration form and enable the advanced options.

Accessing Options Form

In order to access it you can right-click on Idefisk’s interface and click on the Options.


There is an Options button on the Idefisk’s interface. You can start configuration form from there too.


You can also press Alt+O to start the configuration form.

IAX2 configuration

Click on the `IAX options` label in the navigation menu.


Now you will be able to specify different IAX2 port.


SIP configuration

Click on the `SIP options` label in the navigation menu.


Now you will be able to specify different SIP port.


RTP configuration

Click on the `RTP options` label in the navigation menu.


Now you will be able to specify different RTP port for each network interface on your computer.


There are also `Advanced RTP options`


STUN configuration

Click on the `STUN options` label in the navigation menu.


If your computer is behind NAT it is recommended to use a STUN server. To do these first enable STUN support. Then you should specify the hostname or the IP address of the STUN server. You may change the default STUN port too.


You can specify custom refresh period for your STUN server. To do this edit this setting.


Usage

In order to dial a number from your Idefisk you just have to type it in and press enter or the Dial button.


The other way of dialing is through the numpad. After dialing the number press enter or the Dial button.


In order to hang-up a call you can simply click on the Hang-up button.


In order to hold the call for a moment (the other party won’t hear you) just push the Hold.


If you are already in a call you can transfer the call to another number. To do this you should press the Transfer button.


When you do this the Transfer dialog will prompt you for the extension to which you want to transfer your call. When ready with typing, press OK to finish the transaction.


When someone ring on your extension an incoming call dialog will appear on your screen. You can Accept, Ignore or Reject the call by pressing the appropriate button.


Address Book Management

It is useful to use the integrated Address Book. It supports quick dial and more. To start the address book click its button on the Idefisk’s interface.


Once it starts you will sea the current entries in the book.


If you want to add new entry just click on New button and the New Entry form will be started. Just fill the data you want and click on OK. You can choose if this entry should be visible in the quick dial list.


After you add the new entry you will be able to edit it. To do this you should select the entry and click on the Edit button.


You can always use the quick dial function of Idefisk. There you will see all entries that are in your Address Book and enabled into the quick dial.


Reference

Asterisk’s Official Web Page
Idefisk’s Official Web Page
Idefisk’s Biz Version Page
Dial application tutorial
iax.conf
sip.conf
voicemail.conf
extensions.conf