Twinkle 1.4.2 Softphone

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Last updated: Feb 10, 2011 by Former user (Deleted)Version comment

Configuring Twinkle 1.4.2 for sipXecs

Twinkle is a softphone for Linux with KDE AddressBook integration; it can be compiled without the KDE libraries, and with or without SRTP. It supports multiple profiles and most of the various SIP RFC's.

Grab the Twinkle package from: http://www.twinklephone.com/ and take note of the dependencies.

After installing, launch Twinkle and step through the Audio tuning wizard. Audio settings can be changed post-install by selecting Edit -> System Settings.

Opt to create a Profile using the Editor. Use the tabs on the left to navigate.

User:

Input a name, your User name (sipXecs extension or line or number), Domain (server IP or FQDN); then add your Authentication name (sipXecs user) and Password (sipXecs SIP Password).

SIP Server:

Add your sipXecs server IP or FQDN for Registrar, and check "Register at startup".

Voicemail:

For the voicemail address, input your server's voicemail extension @ server IP or FQDN. MWI Type should be Solicited to have visual indication of MWI. Enter your Mailbox Username (sipXecs extension) and the server IP or FQDN for the Mailbox server.

Transport/NAT:

Select your Transport Protocol from the dropdown, or leave it at Auto. Input any NAT settings as required by your deployment.

Registering:

Save your Profile. Hovering over the yellow star towards the upper right corner of the Twinkle ui provides Registration status. Hovering over the envelope with lips indicates whether you have new voicemail.

Other:
  • Select View -> Call History for a call log. You can redial from this window.
  • Select View -> Log to review SIP messages.
  • Twinkle supports Do Not Disturb and Redirection under the Services menu item.
  • To initiate a Conference or Transfer, select Line 2 (Line 1 will be put on hold), dial the other party, then press Conference or Transfer again.
  • Numerous other options for codecs and audio, DTMF, SRTP, IM, etc. can be found under Edit -> User Profile. As many of these options are deployment- and user-specific, they're not covered here.
  • Twinkle can be started from cli for more in-depth debugging.
  • The TwinkleFox add-on for Firefox allows you to highlight telephone numbers on web pages and dial using Twinkle.