CounterPath X-Lite 3.0 User Guide

X-Lite 3.0 is CounterPath's next-generation softphone client, offering users all the productivity of a traditional telephone with desktop and mobile computer capabilities.


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Brand
CounterPath
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
66
File format
PDF
File size
1.1 MB
Published
01 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

X‑Lite 3.0 is CounterPath’s softphone client that provides traditional telephone functionality with desktop and mobile enhancements, supporting headset devices, instant messaging, and video calls. It works over IP‑based networks and complies with SIP standards.

The guide covers system requirements, installation steps, account setup, voicemail configuration, contact management, and advanced features such as codec selection, NAT traversal, and video handling. Appendices provide file locations, command‑line usage, and a glossary of terms.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Installation and Setup
  • Optimized Devices
  • Using the Softphone
  • Calls & Contacts Drawer
  • Appendix D: Location of Files
  • Appendix E: Alternative Ways to Run X-Lite
  • Glossary

Specifications

ProcessorIntel®Pentium III 700 MHz or equivalent
Memory256 MB RAM
Operating SystemWindows® 2000, Windows® XP
Supported Audio CodecsBroadvoice-32, Broadvoice-32 FEC, G.711aLaw, G.711uLaw, GSM, iLBC, L16 PCM Wideband
Supported Video CodecsH.263, H.263 1998

Frequently asked questions

How do I install X‑Lite 3.0?

Run the X‑Lite setup executable file and follow the prompts from the install wizard, then check the Launch X‑Lite box at the final step.

What are the minimum system requirements for X‑Lite 3.0?

You need at least an Intel®Pentium III 700 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 30 MB of disk space, and Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP.

How can I add a SIP account in X‑Lite?

Open SIP Account Settings, click Add, fill in the required fields, enable the account, and save the settings.

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