Re: [Asterisk-Users] total newbie sanity check

[bdolljr]

DID is "inbound" only. DID will not work if you plan to use the same trunks for outbound calls. Do the Digium cards support DID? Normally DID lines require an external power supply which connects to the card. I don't remember seeing anything like that on the Digium analog cards. Distinctive ring would work if * can support it. Bill Doll Jr "Gavin Hollinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Gavin Hollinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/17/2004 04:14 PM Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> cc Subject Re: [Asterisk-Users] total newbie sanity check Question 5 will be harder. What you need is DID ( Direct Inward Dialing) Not available in my area with regular phone lines. Perhaps it could be done with distinctive ring????? Gavin ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Stupak To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 4:59 PM Subject: [Asterisk-Users] total newbie sanity check Iâm a total newbie at this telephony stuff but I'm putting together a low cost PBX for my small company and wanted a check on the h/w Iâm planning on ordering and my system configuration. Any input is appreciated. Take it offline and email me directly if appropriate ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Hereâs what Iâm planning: === Parts List === 1 Digium Wildcard TDM400P w/ 4-port FXO bundle Iâm planning on using this to connect to a few CO POTS lines. A mid-range computer (600MHz or so w/ 512 MB RAM) Some form of Linux (fedora?) Asterisk 10/100 Ethernet card (in the computer) 10/100 Ethernet Switch (8 port or so) A few SIP capable phones === End Parts List === And now a few questions: 1) Is this a feasible system? Am I missing any important hardware? 2) What is a good Linux to use? Iâm reasonably proficient w/ Linux. 3) Do I need to tell the phone company anything special or do I just have them connect up standard phone lines? 4) Can the phone company usually roll the calls onto a spare incoming CO line? (e.g. if the first line is busy - route it to the second line, if the 2nd is busy â route to the 3rd, etc.) Is there a special name for feature this that the phone company will recognize? 5) Iâd like to support a special feature â Iâd like to have 2 different incoming phone numbers (on all lines) and have asterisk multiplex to the right voice menu system based on the incoming phone number. Is this possible? Does it require special features from the phone company? Thatâs all for now (though Iâm sure this wonât be my last post. Thanks again for any help. - Mike Stupak

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