2006/3/7, bmw suzuki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > how can i call a regular PSTN landline phone Via this software through > internet?Do i need dedicated hardware for this or an ethernet card will do.
To call to PSTN lines there are some alternatives: 1) install FXO hardware in your asterisk server. This allows you to connect PSTN lines to your PBX. 2) use a FXO to sip converter like Sipura SPA3000. Then, asterisk can connect to the spa via sip protocol (tcp/ip) and receive and make regular phone calls. 3) use a sip (or iax) PSTN provider. It will allow you to place calls and obviously will bill you for it. It is the same case as 2 but you don't own the PSTN access. Some providers can assign you a PSTN number to receive incomming calls, other don't have this service. The atvantage of this is the low prices of international calls. NOTE: To use regular phones with your asterisk pbx, use FXS cards, FXS to sip adapters (like SPA2100) or sip phones. -- Alejandro Vargas _______________________________________________ --Bandwidth and Colocation provided by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users