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| Parent: [:InternetAndNetworking: Internet and Networking] | #title Ekiga VoIP |
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| Ekiga is the default SIP and H.323 compatible VoIP, IP telephony, and video conferencing softphone application in Ubuntu. It allows you to make audio and video calls over the Internet to remote users who have hardware or software that is compliant with SIP or H.323. Ekiga is compatible with Windows Messenger and most VoIP applications. However, it is not compatible with Skype or Google Talk. If you have the right SIP provider you can also use Ekiga to make calls to any normal phone line. | = Introduction = Ekiga was the default Internet telephony ([[VoIP]]) application/[[SoftPhone]] in Ubuntu until Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), when it was replaced by [[Empathy]]. It lets you make audio and video calls over the Internet to people who have hardware or software that follows the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol|SIP]] or [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.323|H.323]] standards. Ekiga also features basic instant messaging. |
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| Ekiga features STUN support which allows it to work seamlessly through your router and firewalls. | Ekiga has a robust and wide support for multimedia, and is compatible with [[Windows Messenger]] and most VoIP applications. Ekiga cannot communicate with [[Skype]] because [[Skype]] uses its own non-standard protocols. If you have a suitable [[SIP provider]], you can also use Ekiga to place calls to any normal phone line. |
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| ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;">'''Contents'''[[BR]][[TableOfContents(3)]]|| attachment:ekiga.png |
During installation of Ekiga, it might be necessary to change router settings. |
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| == First use == | ||<tablestyle="float:right; font-size: 0.9em; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;"><<TableOfContents(4)>>|| {{attachment:ekiga_3.png}} |
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| When you start Ekiga for the first time, a 10 step wizard will help you to correctly configure Ekiga. It is '''strongly''' recommended to complete the wizard. | ---- = Desktop interoperability = Ekiga works with Linux or Windows. For Mac OS, you can use the free software [[http://xmeeting.sourceforge.net|xmeeting]]. |
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| When you're done and if you got an account on http://ekiga.net, you can call the echo test : {{{sip:500@ekiga.net}}}. You'll be able to check if you can reach the service (the SIP network), if your sound setup is ok (you can hear yourself '''with a delay'''), if your webcam works (you can see yourself). | Ekiga is compatible with Netmeeting (H.323, windows), Windows Messenger (SIP, Windows), [[Gizmo]] (SIP, multi-platform), and [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Ekiga_Interoperability|other programs listed on the Ekiga documentation]]. |
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| === How to set up an Ekiga.net account === | ---- = Ekiga.net services (free calls PC-to-PC) = Ekiga.net is a free service (no ads) based upon Free Software ([[http://www.iptel.org/|iptel]] and [[http://www.asterisk.org/|Asterisk]]) ran by the Ekiga team. |
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| Once you're registered in http://ekiga.net, go to menu {{{Edit → Accounts → Add}}} | ---- = Register to a commercial VoIP provider (landline and mobile phones) = You can register to a commercial VoIP provider to place calls to normal phone line or cell phone (POTS). Ekiga allows you to register with several [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders|VoIP providers]]. |
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| *Account name: "ekiga.net” or whatever you wish *Registrar: {{{ekiga.net}}} *User: Your nick choosen on ekiga.net *Password: Your password choosen on ekiga.net |
* See [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders]] - How to register to a commercial VoIP provider. |
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| == Configuration == | ---- = Configuration = * See [[Ekiga/Configuration]] for help on configuring Ekiga. |
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| === Network === | ---- = FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) = * See [[Ekiga/FAQ]] for answers to frequently asked questions about Ekiga. |
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| Ekiga is able to use a STUN server. In most cases everything should be fine even behind a NAT. | ---- = Install Ekiga = |
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| === Sound === | In trusty (14.04) and later, Ekiga is available in the Universe repository. The package name is ''ekiga''. |
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| ==== Test your computer ==== | == Install snapshots from the website == You can get the latest development snapshots from [[http://snapshots.ekiga.net/|snapshots.ekiga.net]]. Installing them may solve problems you are experiencing, but be aware that the snapshots could also cause more problems. This package will replace your actual and stable version. |
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| To check if your computer meets the requirements for Ekiga, try this command in a terminal: | /* {{attachment:ekiga3_03-19-2008.png}} I don't know why this image is necessary. */ |
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| == Install snapshots using a repository == === Add this GPG key to verify the repository === *Add the key to your key list |
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| $ arecord -D plughw:0,0 -c 1 -r 8000 -f S16_LE - | aplay -D plughw:0,0 -c 1 -r 8000 -f S16_LE - | $ gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 3596ED6E }}} *Add the key to apt utils {{{ $ gpg --export --armor 3596ED6E | sudo apt-key add - |
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Now, try to call in your microphone, you should be able to hear yourself in your headset '''with a small delay''' (aproximatly half a second). If it doesn't work as expected, first try to configure ALSA: |
=== Add the repositories === *The Ekiga SVN snapshot repository |
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| $ alsamixer | deb http://snapshots.ekiga.net/snapshots/ubuntu/ <release> main }}} *The updates repository (official) {{{ deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ <release>-updates main multiverse |
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| Make sure your microphone is not muted and the volume levels are ok. | where <release> is the codename of the Ubuntu release used, for example 'natty'. |
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| ==== Ekiga and other audio applications ==== | Optionally you can add more features installing those packages: *for webcam support using only V4L API: '''libpt-snapshot-plugins-v4l''' *FireWire camera AVC video support: '''libpt-snapshot-plugins-avc''' *FireWire camera DC video support: '''libpt-snapshot-plugins-dc''' *The H264 Video codec: '''libopal-snapshot-plugins-h264''' |
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| Ekiga is capable of running simultaneously with other sound applications (like music and video players). The following directions should be enough to accomplish this if you are using Dapper Drake: | === Install Ekiga Snapshot === *Install the package '''ekiga-snapshot''' |
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| Go to the menu {{{Edit → Preferences → Devices → Audio Devices}}} | ------ |
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| *Select "{{{ALSA}}}" as the audio plugin *Select "{{{Default}}}" as output *Select "{{{Default}}}" as input |
= Ekiga Links = Navigate to Ekiga pages at Ubuntu Help |
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| Then go to the menu {{{Edit → Preferences → General → Sound Events}}} *Select "{{{Default}}}" as alternate device output For additional help using Ekiga simultaneously with other audio applications, see [http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Getting_several_applications_using_the_sound_card_at_the_same_time_%3F Ekiga's wiki]. === Webcam === Note : Ekiga does not require a webcam. ==== Choosing the right kernel API ==== The Linux kernel has two ways to communicate with video devices, the old v4l and the new v4l2. It's best to use v4l2, but some drivers only support v4l. Go to the menu {{{Edit → Preferences → Devices → Video device}}} *Try "{{{v4l2}}}” or "{{{v4l}}}” as video plugin ==== Choosing the right video device ==== If you have several video devices (like a TV card and a webcam) you will need to tell Ekiga which one to use: Go to the menu {{{Edit → Preferences → Devices → Video device}}} Change the channel number until you find the right one. ==== Test your webcam ==== To test your webcam you can do this: There are 6 icons on the left side of the main Ekiga window. Push the 4th button from the top (a grey round webcam). If eveything is ok, you'll see the output of the webcam. If not, you'll see the Ekiga logo bouncing slowly. == Ekiga.net special numbers == === Echo service === Once you're registered to http://ekiga.net, you can test your setup and line quality by dialing the echo service: {{{sip:500@ekiga.net}}}. === Audio conference server === If you are using 'ekiga.net' as your VoIP provider, you can access a conference server via the aliases *{{{sip:501@ekiga.net}}} to join the public conference room *{{{sip:501XXXX@ekiga.net}}} where XXXX is the number of your choice representing the number of the room. [For example, a group of friends could meet in conference room 1122 by dialing {{{sip:5011122@ekiga.net}}}] These rooms are thus semi-public/semi-private since anyone can join a conference room at any time if they choose the right number. == Broadvoice Support == In order to setup Ekiga 2.03 to work with broadvoice, use the following settings. Figure out which proxy is closest to you: # proxy.lax.broadvoice.com # proxy.dca.broadvoice.com # proxy.mia.broadvoice.com # proxy.atl.broadvoice.com # proxy.chi.broadvoice.com # proxy.bos.broadvoice.com # proxy.nyc.broadvoice.com Ekiga Preferences: *SIP Settings -> Outbound SIP Proxy: proxy.broadvoice.com *Codecs -> Video Codecs - Disable (uncheck) video support or else you will get a codec error. Account Information: *Registrar: sip.broadvoice.com *User: <10 digit broadvoice telephone number> *Password: <obtained from Account -> My Devices -> Edit on broadvoice.com> *Authentication Login: <10 digit broadvoice telephone number> *Realm/Domain: sip.broadvoice.com or BroadWorks == Interoperability == You'll find [http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Which_programs_work_with_Ekiga_%3F here] a list of programs which can work with Ekiga. == Development Snapshots == attachment:ekiga1.png You can get the latest development snapshots from here: [http://snapshots.voxgratia.org/] Installing them may solve problems you are experiencing but be aware that the snapshots could also cause more problems. A good thing to do before installing snapshots is to uninstall all pwlib, opal and ekiga packages that may already be installed. == Edgy 6.10 Troubleshooting == === Ekiga crash on exit === An awfull bug on Edgy (6.10) made [http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=359655 Ekiga crash on exit]. If you experience "bug buddy" showing up on exit, install [http://bugzilla.gnome.org/attachment.cgi?id=76801&action=view this package] on your system. '''Please, do not send a [http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=359655 bug report about this issue]. Thank you.''' === The webcam only shows grey image === [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam?#head-836881f8aaa64508507ce1f2091b24b8aead02cb Try this]. [[BR]] == References == * To read the Ekiga Documentation : run Ekiga and press F1 (require yelp) * [http://ekiga.org/ Ekiga website] * [http://ekiga.org/index.php?rub=3 Ekiga FAQ] * [http://wiki.ekiga.org// Ekiga wiki] * [http://www.asterisk.org Asterisk] is a full featured PABX including VoIP facitlies which complement Ekiga's capabilities. [[BR]] == ToDo == * Expand a lot more, do screenshots. * Link into InternetAndNetworking when there's more content. [[BR]] |
* [[Ekiga]] - Telephony Software * [[Ekiga/VoIPProviders]] - Commercial VoIP Providers * [[Ekiga/Configuration]] - Configuring Ekiga * [[Ekiga/FAQ]] - Frequently Asked Questions about Ekiga |
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| CategoryDocumentation CategoryNeedsExpansion | = See also = * [[InternetApplications]] * [[Skype]] * [[SoftPhone]] ---- = External links = * To read the Ekiga Documentation : run Ekiga and press F1 (requires yelp) * [[http://ekiga.org/|Ekiga website]] * [[http://wiki.ekiga.org/|Ekiga online documentation]] * [[http://www.asterisk.org|Asterisk]] is a full featured PABX including VoIP facitlies which complement Ekiga's capabilities. * Ekiga needs you! [[http://mail.gnome.org/archives/ekiga-devel-list/2007-February/msg00041.html|Let's spread Ekiga!]] ---- CategorySoftware |
Introduction
Ekiga was the default Internet telephony (VoIP) application/SoftPhone in Ubuntu until Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), when it was replaced by Empathy. It lets you make audio and video calls over the Internet to people who have hardware or software that follows the SIP or H.323 standards. Ekiga also features basic instant messaging.
Ekiga has a robust and wide support for multimedia, and is compatible with Windows Messenger and most VoIP applications. Ekiga cannot communicate with Skype because Skype uses its own non-standard protocols. If you have a suitable SIP provider, you can also use Ekiga to place calls to any normal phone line.
During installation of Ekiga, it might be necessary to change router settings.
Desktop interoperability
Ekiga works with Linux or Windows. For Mac OS, you can use the free software xmeeting.
Ekiga is compatible with Netmeeting (H.323, windows), Windows Messenger (SIP, Windows), Gizmo (SIP, multi-platform), and other programs listed on the Ekiga documentation.
Ekiga.net services (free calls PC-to-PC)
Ekiga.net is a free service (no ads) based upon Free Software (iptel and Asterisk) ran by the Ekiga team.
Register to a commercial VoIP provider (landline and mobile phones)
You can register to a commercial VoIP provider to place calls to normal phone line or cell phone (POTS). Ekiga allows you to register with several VoIP providers.
* See Ekiga/VoIPProviders - How to register to a commercial VoIP provider.
Configuration
* See Ekiga/Configuration for help on configuring Ekiga.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
* See Ekiga/FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions about Ekiga.
Install Ekiga
In trusty (14.04) and later, Ekiga is available in the Universe repository. The package name is ekiga.
Install snapshots from the website
You can get the latest development snapshots from snapshots.ekiga.net. Installing them may solve problems you are experiencing, but be aware that the snapshots could also cause more problems. This package will replace your actual and stable version.
I don't know why this image is necessary.
Install snapshots using a repository
Add this GPG key to verify the repository
- Add the key to your key list
$ gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 3596ED6E
- Add the key to apt utils
$ gpg --export --armor 3596ED6E | sudo apt-key add -
Add the repositories
- The Ekiga SVN snapshot repository
deb http://snapshots.ekiga.net/snapshots/ubuntu/ <release> main
- The updates repository (official)
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ <release>-updates main multiverse
where <release> is the codename of the Ubuntu release used, for example 'natty'.
Optionally you can add more features installing those packages:
for webcam support using only V4L API: libpt-snapshot-plugins-v4l
FireWire camera AVC video support: libpt-snapshot-plugins-avc
FireWire camera DC video support: libpt-snapshot-plugins-dc
The H264 Video codec: libopal-snapshot-plugins-h264
Install Ekiga Snapshot
Install the package ekiga-snapshot
Ekiga Links
Navigate to Ekiga pages at Ubuntu Help
Ekiga - Telephony Software
Ekiga/VoIPProviders - Commercial VoIP Providers
Ekiga/Configuration - Configuring Ekiga
Ekiga/FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Ekiga
See also
External links
- To read the Ekiga Documentation : run Ekiga and press F1 (requires yelp)
Asterisk is a full featured PABX including VoIP facitlies which complement Ekiga's capabilities.
Ekiga needs you! Let's spread Ekiga!