The layout you describe would be an Asterisk installation using a TDM400P or TDM410P (possibly TDM800P, since you are describing 5-7 POTS lines) in the Pentium box using FFA for your Fax service. The handsets would cost you about $50 a pop or up. All other items (1-5) are less than 2 days work for most posters on this forum.
-----Original Message----- From: asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Rick Huebner Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 4:13 PM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: [asterisk-users] Looking at Asterisk for 8000sq/ft residential use My brother-in-law is finishing up his McMansion and I've done all of the low voltage wiring and am starting the trimout. We are batting around what to do for a phone system and I'm torn between a Panasonic TAW824/TVA50 and using an Asterisk implementation. I'm very strong on the networking/linux/basic hacking(old school, not criminal) side. I've downloaded the Asterisk VM and have some implentation questions before we make a decision. Of course we are running out of time because I need to order either RJ-11 or RJ-45 keystones for the plates to finish the trim out. We have Cat5e run everywhere so that won't be a limiting factor. Basic info: 8000sq/ft under air, 11,000sq/ft under the roof 17 phone handset outlets 15 phone jacks for potential use behind TVs 2 fax lines 1 alarm line 3 voice POTS lines 1 fax POTS line Pentium 4 old Dell with 1gig RAM to use with Asterisk if selected Requirements 1. Page over all handsets in intercom mode. They have kids and want to be able to "yell" over the phone if needed to find someone. 2. Easily call from room to room. Speed dial buttons would be ideal. 3. Multiple voice line support for the office phones. 4. Unique ring tones on the phones for internal calls versus external so you can tell by listening if it is inside or outside. 5. If possible, unique ring tones for the various external lines in the offices. Looking for any suggestions as I need to get the keystones ordered ASAP. Thanks Rick _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users