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Agent computer hardware and software requirements

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The following table is a list of the computer hardware and software required to run 8x8 Contact Center's 8x8 Agent Workspace.

Computer Component

Requirements

Computer hardware

  • Agents require a personal computer and a high-speed Internet connection capable of running Microsoft Edge (Chromium), Firefox, or Chrome quickly when accessing popular search sites such as Google and Yahoo.

  • If an agent uses a Voice over IP (VoIP) softphone provided by 8x8, then the agent's computer and Internet connection must consistently perform well while processing all other desktop applications required for the agent's tasks.

  • Agent screens must support a resolution of no less than 1200 x 900 pixels. If available, a higher screen resolution is recommended.

Firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) Requirements

For details, see X Series Technical Requirements.

  • 8x8 Contact Center works with typical default stateful inspection firewall settings.

  • 8x8 Contact Center requires standard NAT with any VoIP Application Layer Gateway (ALG) address fix up features disabled.

  • The 8x8 Contact Center browser and VoIP phone sessions periodically generate activity to keep stateful inspection ports open.

  • For organizations with restrictive firewall settings, 8x8 Contact Center recommends stateful inspection to open the following ports automatically when needed:

    • Agent browser sessions use TCP ports 80 and 443.

    • VoIP softphones use UDP port 5060, plus UDP ports in the range of 10000-35000.

    • The Collaborate feature uses TCP port 5907.

    • Downloading call recordings through FTPS clients uses TCP port 21 and TCP ports in the range of 30000-30999.

  • Agents using Counterpath software-based softphones (such as eyeBeam and Bria) may need to configure any firewall products (for example, Windows firewall, Symantec, or Trend Micro) to allow the softphones to receive calls.