Technical FAQs
- What protocol damaka application uses?
- What is SIP?
- Does damaka provide softswitching capabilities?
- What is a Softswitch?
- Can I get the source code for damaka application?
- If I don't have a headset or microphone/speakers, will I be able to use damaka application?
- Does damaka work on dial-up connection?
- How do I specify my Internet connection speed?
- damaka Presence explained
- damaka IM history explained
- What is "Do Not Disturb"?
- How can I use the Speak-Out-Loud(tm) feature?
What protocol damaka application uses?
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), which is a very popular standards (IETF) protocol for the IP based communications.
SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. SIP is an Internet proposed standard documented in RFC 3261 for setting up, controlling and tearing down sessions in the Internet. Sessions include, but are not limited to, Internet telephone calls and multimedia conferences. SIP is also used for instant messaging and presence.
Does damaka provide softswitching capabilities?
Our goal is to empower the end user by giving them a Personal Softswitch™.
Softswitch (software switch) is a generic term for any open application program interface (API) software used to bridge a public switched telephone network (PSTN) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) by separating the call control functions of a phone call from the media gateway (transport layer).
A softswitch provides call routing/call state functions and controls connectivity within IP networks and between IP and the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Can I get the source code for damaka application?
No.
If I don't have a headset or microphone/speakers, will I be able to use damaka application?
Yes. You should be able to IM or text chat with your contacts.
Does damaka work on dial-up connection?
Yes. damaka works on dial-up. For improved dial-up user experience, please make sure your network preferences are set-up correctly.
How do I specify my Internet connection speed?
1) Go to File > Preferences
2) Select the Network tab
3) Select your Internet Connection Speed from the available options
| Green |  |
Contact is ONLINE |
| Red |  |
Contact is OFFLINE |
| Gray |  |
Contact is BLOCKED |
| Hidden |  |
Your Status is Hidden. Your Contact's Presence is not available in Hidden mode. |
damaka is the first application that allows users to Search Instant Messaging (IM) history. Users can enable or disable IM history with just one click.
1) To enable IM history, Go to Activity > Online Message History Status
2) Select "Yes" button to enable IM history. If history is enabled, select "Yes" button to disable it.
You can also enable or disable IM history from IM window as well.
Note: Remember to enable IM history after you sign into damaka. By default it is disabled.
When "Do Not Disturb" (DND) is enabled, you will not receive any incoming calls. Use this feature when you do not want other users to call you.
To enable Do Not Disturb, Go to Activity > Do Not Disturb
You can also enable or disable Do Not Disturb from call window as well.
How can I use the Speak-Out-Loud(tm) feature??
If you are having trouble using Speak-out-loud(tm) feature, please download Microsoft Speech SDK 5.1 from here
