eggee

FAQ

FROM THE START

What is Eggee?

Eggee is a product of digitrad.com, a leading developer and supplier of the latest internet vocal technologies and solutions. Eggee is Digitrad’s advanced softphone and voip communications tool, which provides a reliably, free and open manner in which people can communicate over the internet. Further it is also an integral part to some of the iPBX and IVR solutions that are offered by Digitrad IVR platform www.stand4u.com

For more on Digitrad and its solutions visit www.digitrad.com

How does it work?

Eggee uses a combination of a classic client-server architecture model (ie one reliant on a central server) and a peer-to-peer model (where users share information among themselves directly). Central servers manage accounts, login procedures and routing ensuring that the service can monitor accurately but not be unaffected by the changing presence of the network’s users. For features of Eggee such as: placing a call or transferring a file, where an higher level of bandwidth and resources are required, then the peer-to-peer model is implemented allowing the parties to interact with each other directly, thus have a dual affect of easing the burden on the central servers and increasing the quality and scalability of the service.

PeerTelecom is a member of the PSipTN network and uses as its underlying communication protocol the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) open-source standard that is promoted by the PSipTN group. As it is an open-source technology Peer Telecom can be easily integrated and adapted for individual applications, and allows greater control over the security and use of voip applications.

What does it cost?

The software phone is free to download at anytime from here

The softphone software is able to perform two types of calls:

PC-to-PC calls are 100% FREE

Eggee-Out Calls are charged at highly competitive rates depending on the destination, please see our current rates

To use the Eggee-Out service, credit can be purchased by login into you account here

What do I need to use Eggee?

You need the following hardware and software components:

What kind of headset should I use?

You need a computer headset, not a telephone headset. A computer headset has two separate connectors one for the microphone, and one for the speaker (some newer headsets connect via USB). Make sure that the headset has a microphone. You can also buy a handset, just as long as it has two connectors so that it can be plugged into your computer. You should not need to pay more than 10-15 USD/Eur for it.

What kind of Internet Connection should I have?

The absolute minimum connection that is required to use Peer Telecom is a 33.6k dial-up connection; HOWEVER any type of dial-up connection will seriously affect the ability and performance of Eggee. To gain the most from Eggee and to have good quality communications we recommend a broadband connection.

Does Eggee contain any advertising or spyware?

Eggee is a communications tool, we do not collect any information other then what is absolutely required and we do not sell or share any personal information nor collect or monitor your usage of Eggee for commercial purposes. For more information you can read our privacy policy here

How do I install Eggee and create an account?

Simple click here to download the install file, when the dialog box appears, choose “Open” and the installation will begin automatically once the download completes. Follow the instructions to install and then you can launch Peer Telecom immediately on the conclusion of the installation

When Eggee begins you will see an account login screen, click on the link “Don’t have an account? Sign up here” you web browser will launch and you will be taken to the Peer Telecom website, enter the requested details and click “Register”, if you have entered all the details correctly and excepted the End User Agreement, a confirmation page will appear. From here you can enter you online account to add funds to your account, or you can return to the Eggee softphone and enter in your account email and password to log on and start taking advantage of Eggee.

BASIC USE

What is my status? How do I change it?

Your status indicates your current presence to other users on the PsipTN network, whether your available, offline, busy etc.

To change your current status you can select File->Change My Status

How do I add a contact already on Eggee or invite some to join Eggee?

OR

How do I make a call?

To call someone on your Contact List, you can:

To make an Eggee-Out call, follow these two easy steps:

To call an Eggee user who is not on your Contact List, type their email address into the entry field just below your contacts list, and click on the green phone button.

How do I answer an Eggee call?

To answer an in coming call simple click the green phone logo below the dial pad, ensure that you headset is plug in and the microphone is switched on.

How do I start an instant text conversation?

To start a text conversation, you can:

How do I launch the dial-pad?

On the bottom half of the main screen, on the right-hand side, you'll find an arrow button. Click on this button to display the dial-pad. Click on the reverse arrow button to hide it again. You can use the dial-pad to enter the number you want to dial. You can also use it to enter an extension number.

I need to talk to a contact who is rarely online/available. What can I do?

You have the following options:

What is the timestamp and how do I display/hide it?

A timestamp indicates when a text message has been sent or received. To display or hide the timestamp, just click on the timestamp button on your text conversation window. Click on it again to hide or display the timestamp.

How do I remove a contact?

Select a contact and right-click on the mouse. Select the "Delete Contact" option, which will automatically remove your contact from your Contact List. However, please note that this contact will continue to receive your presence information, and they can still invite you to a voice or text conversation.

FURTHER OPTIONS

How do I change my Eggee display name?

From the Eggee menu bar navigate to Tools->Options->Personal simple change your name in the text field and click “OK” and the change will take place immediately.

How do I change my password?

From the Eggee menu bar navigate to Tools->Options->Password, enter your current password and your new password, click “OK” and the change will be made immediately.

Can Eggee start automatically when I start my computer?

From the Eggee menu bar navigate to Tools->Options->General select the tick box “Run Eggee at Windows Startup” under the heading Startup Options

How do I change what happens when I double click a contact?

From the Eggee menu bar navigate to Tools->Options->General and choose between the two radio buttons under the Double-Click Behaviour heading.

How do I choose which sound device I use for Eggee?

Navigate from the Eggee menu bar Tools->Options->Sound Devices there are three drop down boxes allow you to choose which sound device is used for three elements of Eggee: Audio In, Audio Out & Ringing.

How do I delete my Eggee Name or personal profile?

Simple send us an email at support@peertelecom.com with your account email address include within the message

How do I uninstall Peer Telecom?

From the Start Menu->All Programs->Eggee select Uninstall and follow the instructions

COMMON PROBLEMS

I lost my password. How can I retrieve it?

At the login phase of Eggee below the login fields is a link “Forgot your Password”, click this link and follow the instructions given. Please note that you must still be able to access the email address you used to create your Eggee account to be able to recover a lost password. If you do not have access to this email anymore you will have to create a new Eggee account.

I dialled a number but it didn't work?

My Contacts can not hear me or I can not hear them, what is wrong?

If the sound quality is poor and your headset is functional, you can use the Tuning Wizard to help you adjust your sound settings easily and quickly. To begin tuning, go to Eggee’s menu bar and choose Tools->Tuning Wizard

What does it mean if I see the "Network Connectivity Lost" message when I try to login?

If Eggee has worked on your machine in the past, check to see if your network connection is working properly. (For example, can you visit websites?) If your network connection is working, you might have tried to login during a system upgrade or outage..

Eggee works with most Network Address Translation (NATs) boxes and many firewalls. However, if you have never been able to login on your present machine, and you are behind a firewall or NAT, Eggee may not be compatible with your particular network set-up. Please send and email to support@peertelecom.com . Provide as much information as possible about your NAT or firewall hardware/firmware/software version and Peer Telecom will do its best to assist you.

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