Asterisk TAPI Line - Configuration
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How to set-up xtelsio TAPI for Asterisk:
1. Configuration of access parameters in Asterisk PBX
The TAPI driver uses the functions of the Asterisk Manager via TCP/IP connection. There are two ways to access the Asterisk Manager: the direct access to the Asterisk Manager or via Asterisk Manager Proxy Der Asterisk Manager Proxy sollte verwenden werden, wenn Sie den TAPI-Treiber auf mehr als 10 PCs einsetzen wollen, also mehr als 10 Verbindungen zum Asterisk Manager benötigen. Create an Account for the Asterisk Manager configure Asterisk Manager Proxy
2. Download and Installation
Download and extract xtelsio_TAPI_for_Asterisk_setup.zip. Run setup.exe and follow the dialogs.
3. TAPI Driver Configuration
You can open the driver configuration via: [Start > Start > Programs > xtelsio_TAPI_for_Asterisk > xtelsio TAPI for Asterisk - Configuration > Configure...].
Here you can add, remove or configure TAPI lines. Double-clicking a TAPI line opens the dialog shown right. |
3.1. TAPI Line Configuration - Access to Asterisk Manager
In first step you have to enter the access parameters for the Asterisk Server (Asterisk Manager or Asterisk Manager Proxy). See: Connection
3.2. TAPI Line Configuration - Device Parameter
Now you have to enter the parameters in section "Asterisk TAPI Device". See: Asterisk TAPI Line - Configuration
If these settings are done the TAPI driver should work now.
4. Test with Outlook
Close and restart Outlook Right click one of your Outlook contacts and select "Call Contact...". Click to dialog button "Dialling Options..." Select your "Asterisk Line" in the pull down list in section "Connect using line". Hint: You may need to scroll in the pull down list to see all TAPI Lines. Close this dialog with [OK]. Now you are able to make calls via Outlook.
5. Test with xtelsio CTI Client lite
"xtelsio CTI Client lite" is a freeware TAPI application. Download and extract xtelsio_CTI_Client_lite_setup.zip. Run setup.exe and follow the dialogs. Start xtelsio CTI Client. Select [Options > TAPI-Devices > Add] You should see your Asterisk Lines in the appearing dialog window. A double-click to one line closes the dialog and adds the line to the device list. Close this dialog with [OK]. A Location config dialog may appear, if location parameters are unknown. Now you can enter a phone number right to the dial button and dial it by pressing the enter key or by mouse click.