Step 1: Download the net.PBX Self-Configuring Live CD (.iso) file from SourceForge.net

Warning: don't be too impatient. Placing the Self-Configuring Live CD in your server will not work, you should follow this procedure step by step.

Step 2: Burn your .iso file to CD. Click here to see how.

Step 3: Before you continue, you need the following:

1. A PC to run the ESCAUX net.PBX software: This can be an old PC with:
• Memory: at least 512 MB RAM
• Processor: at least Intel Pentium III
• OS: not relevant, the Self-Configuring Live CD comes with a Linux OS
• Harddisk: not needed, during the Self-Configuring Live CD boot process nothing will be written on your harddisk.
• Wired connection to your LAN (wireless is not supported)
2. A second PC to run the softphone: This can be your laptop or any other PC:
• Memory: at least 256 MB RAM
  
• Processor: at least Intel Pentium IV
• OS: Windows XP
• Wired or wireless connection to your LAN
• Soundcard
• Headset and microphone connected to this PC
3. Internet Access: the ESCAUX net.PBX server should be able to contact the ESCAUX Service Management Platform. This means outgoing connections should be allowed. For a more detailed description of the exact router/firewall rules, please refer to the "ESCAUX net.PBX administrator guide", available at http://smp.free.escaux.com/doc.php (register first if you want to read this document).
   
4. DHCP server: the PC running the ESCAUX net.PBX software should receive an IP address from a DHCP server located in your network. Typically your router fullfills the role of DHCP server.

How to connect your net.PBX

Step 4: Register at http://smp.free.escaux.com/register.php

Step 5: Login at http://smp.free.escaux.com This centralised web interface allows you to configure your net.PBX  (i.e. it generates and pushes all the Asterisk configuration files to your ESCAUX net.PBX server.

Step 6: Follow the first time configuration Wizard step by step. This wizard normally starts automatically the first time you log into the SMP interface.

Step 7: Start making phonecalls

Need support ?

• Get community support at:
• the asterisk-users mailing list
  
• our SourceForge.net Forum
• Purchase ESCAUX Support Credits online
• Submit bugs via the SourceForge.net Bug Tracker.