Outlook Plugin

Overview

OnSIP now supports dialing your Microsoft Outlook contacts through our Windows TAPI Driver plugin. Simply install the following Windows 'exe' and you will be able to dial any phone number or extension through Windows TAPI enabled applications like Outlook and Phone Dialer.

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Imagine initiating calls to your contacts directly from Microsoft Outlook- OnSIP offers that ability with the Microsoft Outlook Integrator! Now, alongside physical and email addresses, you can enter your Contacts’ phone numbers and call them directly from Outlook. You can also dial phone numbers not already in your Contacts, and take advantage of features such as Speed Dial and Redial.

Features

• Call contacts directly from Outlook
• Set up calls from numerous locations in Outlook
• Create a call to any 10 digit number right in Outlook
• Speed Dial and Redial functions available

OnSIP Outlook Integration Screenshots

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Initiating a call from Outlook is simple. You can create the call from various locations, including dropdown menus and the toolbar. Your phone will ring notifying you that a call is being created; once you answer, the Outlook Integrator will automatically dial the phone number you want to reach.

Download and Install Process

Download OnSIP TAPI Driver

Supported Platforms

• Windows 7 32 & 64-bit
• Windows Vista 32-bit
• Windows XP 32-bit

Please note: the OnSIP TAPI driver may install on any Windows 64 bit platform, however the only officially supported 64 bit platform is Windows 7 64 bit.

Installation

To install follow these steps:

1. Download the OnSIP TAPI Driver
2. Be sure to exit Outlook before continuing with the install process
3. Run the OnSIPTapiSetup.exe installer and follow the steps of the setup wizard.
4. After the wizard completes you will be prompted for:
   Phone Number: You can ignore this field
   SIP Address: Your SIP Address
   Password: Your WWW/Portal login password (this is not your VoIP Password)

   For the users on your system, log into the OnSIP Admin interface and click on the Users tab. Click on the user and scroll down to the Maintenance section for that user. Click on the link to Reset and Email Portal Password.

5. Press the "Test" button once you have enterred your credentials
6. When you are sure your credentials are correct press "OK"

How to use the plug in

To use the dialer from Outlook:

1. Open your Outlook Contacts
2. Right click a contact and choose dial
3. In the dialog that appears click "Dialing Options..." and chose "OnSIP Hosted PBX" from the dropdown and press "OK"
4. In the original dialog window click "Start Call"

Source Code

The Outlook plugin is an open source project available for download here:

http://github.com/junction/jn-tapi

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