Re: [Asterisk-Users] Newbie just starting out with *

[Chris Hirsch]

So its sounds like I do have a clue then...can analog devices have their own extension and do call parking, and paging and all that? I assume the caller id gets passed from the POTS CO to the internal phones? So from my understanding I can get a TDM400P with one port now and upgrade to additional ports? Thats what comes with the dev kit right? Tell me more about Zapateller..is that the script that I've seen a description of that gives the fake line-disconnected tone? McAughan, Matt wrote: Chris: I started using Asterisk for very much the same reason. To blast those telemarketers and to improve my knowledge of PBX and telco. You have got a good start for a newbie. Yes the Wildcard X100P will terminate the POTS CO in to your Asterisk Linux Box. Then you have to figure out how to get everything "internal" connected up to it. I have a TDM400P. It can be purchased with up to 4 ports. I purchased three to save money. That gives me three "internal" extensions to plug analog phones in to. I just use three cordless phones with the base stations plugged in near the Asterisk computer. We leave one phone in the kitchen, one in the garage, and one in the bedroom. They can call each other when we are too lazy to go get one another or too far to scream at each other. They can all also share the one "external" line. Asterisk has been wonderful using Zapateller to blast those damn predictive dialers. The Asterisk voice mail has been wonderful too as it sends the recorded message to me and my wife at work as an attachment to an email. Best of luck, Matt -----Original Message----- From: Chris Hirsch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 11:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Newbie just starting out with * Hey all...I'm brand new to * and I want to convert my home into a pbx type setup. I've figured out that I want a Wildcard X100P to bring my single POTS CO into my Linux box. My problem is that I'm sure sure what I need to do to get my analog phones connected up into a structured phone system. It *looks* like I can go the route of the Cisco Analog -> VOIP for about $100 on ebay. That will get me two analog devices on the system. If I have four analog devices (2 normal phones, 1 fax and one 4 phone cordless system) is this the best setup? Do I need the TDM10B with the Asterisk TDM Dev Kit or does that just let me do one analog phone into the system? When converting from analog to VOIP do I get all the same features that I would if I got a TDM400P (4 ports of analog devices)? As I said I'm new and I would LOVE any pointers, HOWTOs or any good advice from people who have already done something similar. This project started out because I'm tired of the telemarketers calling and it looks like this will be the best and most flexable way to get my phone system wired up. I'm interested in any opinions on any real VOIP phones for a house (assuming VOIP) is the way to go. I envision that I could have a phone in every room, be able to do an intercom, MOH so I can hear music in each room etc....ideas? Thanks for the help and your patience, Chris -- The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist. http://ccicolorado.org Exceptional Dogs for Exceptional People - Help Out Today! _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users -- I hope some animal never bores a hole in my head and lays its eggs in my brain, because later you might think you're having a good idea but it's just eggs hatching. http://ccicolorado.org Exceptional Dogs for Exceptional People - Help Out Today!