Basic VoIP concept: Brief Introduction to IP Phone Software

Currently, there are roughly five types of IP Phone software used by users:

1) IPHone-PC-PC-PC with video-multimedia call software.

2) NetMeeting-PC-PC multimedia messaging software with video.

3) IRIS Phone --- PC-PC multimedia call software with video.

4) Video Voxphone: the PC-PC and PC-phone call software that can be used for multiple calls and videos.

5) MediaRing Talk99 is a new type of PC-PC and PC-phone call software.

The functions and menus of these software are described respectively.

1. IPHone-PC-and PC-Multimedia Communication Software with video IPHoneInternet Protocol hone) is the IP Phone software of VocalTec and the best early IP Phone software in the world, it provides a wide range of multimedia call functions, including video, and supports PC-PC and PC-phone network calls. There are multiple IPHone versions, the most distinctive of which are IPHone4.5 and IPHone5.0.

2, NetMeeting -- with video PC-PC multimedia call software NetMeeting is Microsoft Company attached to windows NT, windows98 and ie in the PC-PC IP Phone software, is currently free software, netMeeting has the multimedia call function including video. You can check the software on windows 98. It has the following system configurations and requirements:

NetMeeting has the following minimum System Configuration Requirements:

· Microsoft Windows 95 or windows 98.

· A 486/66 processor with at least 8 MB memory is recommended to use a memory Pentium machine of over 12 Mb ).

· Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

· 486/66 processors with at least 16 MB of memory.

· 16-bit sound card (single or duplex ).

· Speakers and microphones.

· Configure the card camera to send a video ).

3. IRIS Phone --- PC-PC multimedia call software with video IRIS Phone is an IP Phone software with a unique PC-PC, it has a wide video window, a friendly and convenient operation interface, vivid customer image signs, and rich phone book functions. Its call speech function is even more distinctive. This section briefly introduces the functions of the software. Currently, IRIS Phone can be downloaded from its free website for trial and registration. It has the following system configurations and requirements,

1) Minimum System Configuration Requirements:

· 486/66 MHz.

· 8 MB memory.

· 2 MB hard disk space.

· Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.5x.

· 256-color display.

· Sound Card.

· Headset microphones are recommended for microphones ).

· Metscape or IE browser.

· Video cameras and capture cards ).

4. Video Voxphone: the PC-PC and PC-phone call software that can be used for multiple calls and videos. Video Voxphone Gold is canada E-Tech canada Ltd. the PC-PC, PC, and telephone IP Phone software products are currently divided into trial versions and registration versions. It supports a variety of voice compression methods and is compatible with all IP Phone software that complies with the H.3232 standard. To make the call more interesting, Voxphone also provides a special audio change function. The biggest feature of Voxphone is that it allows up to five customers to make calls simultaneously. This section briefly introduces the functions of the software.

5) system configuration and requirements for Net2pone 8.31 or later versions, the minimum configuration is as follows:

· Pentium chip.

· 8 MB memory.

· Full duplex is preferred for sound cards ).

· Microphone and speaker.

· Point-to-point Internet connection.

· 28. 8 Kbps modem.

· Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0. For versions earlier than Net2phone7.1, the minimum configuration is as follows:

· 486/33.

· 8 MB memory.

· Full duplex is preferred for sound cards ).

· Microphone and speaker.

· Point-to-point Internet connection.

· 28. 8 Kbps modem.

· Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0. Video Voxphone Gold free download URL: http: // www. Voxphone.com

5. MediaRing Talk99-a new type of PC-PC and PC-phone call software MediaRing Talk is MediaRing Inc. patent products, currently free software, it is different from the general PC-PC operation calls, its call method is similar to the general phone, that is, by dialing the phone number of the other party. MediaRing Inc. Provides the MediaRing Talk Directory Service "MRTS" for short. You can use MediaRing Talk to call the common phone number of the other party, while the connection between the South and the Internet is handled by MediaRing Talk. All you need to do is start MediaRing Talk and dial up, the called party can only run MediaRing Talk in the background. You and your caller do not need to connect to the Internet before making an Internet call. It has the following system configurations and requirements: · Wind95/98 (windows NT will be available soon ).

· Pentium chip 133 MHz.

· 32 MB memory.

· 10 MB hard disk space.

· Full-duplex sound cards are recommended for half-duplex sound cards ).

· Microphone and speakers or headphones.

· 28. 8 Kbps modem.