Re: [asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
Don't forget to factor in the RD costs to develop a decent WiFi handet, because none currently exsists. On 1/10/07, Mark Coccimiglio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: M.Hockings wrote: I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. I do know that there are WiFi IP phones available but based on the connection range to our WiFi access points it seems limited as is our existing wireless handset (POTS). Any thoughts, suggestions ? Mike You have a few options... Firstly I would suggest throw away or donate the old phones. There is much better technology then Analog Cellular. Simple Choice 1: Get new GSM phones subscribed on the same carrier and a GSM terminal. Make sure the phones all have free in-network calling (assuming that option is available in your country). Also setup the GSM terminal on the same group and hook it up to your asterisk server (think of it as a cellular extension). Lock the phones so that they can only call each other and the GSM terminal. Cost: (assuming 5 phones 1 terminal) ~$2000 to start and $150-200/mo. YMMV More complex choice 2: Get an RF engineer to design you a real WiFi coverage footprint and Wifi phones. Cost: $4000-7000 (or more) for consultation, hardware and setup. No reoccuring charges (hopefully). ___ --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 ___ --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
Re: [asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
M.Hockings wrote: I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. I do know that there are WiFi IP phones available but based on the connection range to our WiFi access points it seems limited as is our existing wireless handset (POTS). Any thoughts, suggestions ? Mike You have a few options... Firstly I would suggest throw away or donate the old phones. There is much better technology then Analog Cellular. Simple Choice 1: Get new GSM phones subscribed on the same carrier and a GSM terminal. Make sure the phones all have free in-network calling (assuming that option is available in your country). Also setup the GSM terminal on the same group and hook it up to your asterisk server (think of it as a cellular extension). Lock the phones so that they can only call each other and the GSM terminal. Cost: (assuming 5 phones 1 terminal) ~$2000 to start and $150-200/mo. YMMV More complex choice 2: Get an RF engineer to design you a real WiFi coverage footprint and Wifi phones. Cost: $4000-7000 (or more) for consultation, hardware and setup. No reoccuring charges (hopefully). ___ --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
[asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. I do know that there are WiFi IP phones available but based on the connection range to our WiFi access points it seems limited as is our existing wireless handset (POTS). Any thoughts, suggestions ? Mike ___ --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
Re: [asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
On Tue, Jan 09, 2007 at 05:11:55PM -0500, M.Hockings wrote: I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. Where are you. Generally you cant do that sort of thing as you don't have a license to operate in those frequencies. In the UK you definately don't (each cellphone has a license attached to it, it's just the operator pays the license fee). You cant get a license to operate a base station. Even if you could, running a basestation tends to need a hell of a lot of infrastructure behind it: - Basestation or BTS BSC (basesite controller) - generally can control up to about 100 BTSs. MSC (mobile switch centre) - like a telephony switch, connects BSCs and PSTN. HLR (home location register) - database of registered phones. Might need a VLR if allowing roaming. SMSC (short message service centre) handles SMS. Lots of glue ... Steve -- NetTek Ltd UK mob +44-(0)7775 755503 UK +44-(0)20 79932612 / US +1-(310)8577715 / Fax +44-(0)20 7483 2455 Skype/GoogleTalk/AIM/Gizmo/Mac stevekennedyuk / MSN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Euro Tech News Blog http://eurotechnews.blogspot.com ___ --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
Re: [asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
M.Hockings wrote: I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. I do know that there are WiFi IP phones available but based on the connection range to our WiFi access points it seems limited as is our existing wireless handset (POTS). Any thoughts, suggestions ? You would have to talk to the FCC if you want to operate on any frequency those phones might support. ___ --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
Re: [asterisk-users] Is there a low cost cell phone base station for asterisk ?
It is true what Eric and Steve have said, you do need a licensed GSM frequency to operate and sell GSM services (even for rural areas). however, this link might be of interest to you http://rfdesign.com/mag/radio_field_trials_allsoftware/ On 1/10/07, Eric ManxPower Wieling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: M.Hockings wrote: I don't really know the name of what I want to look for but maybe someone could tell me if it would be available. I have a number of old analogue cell phones laying about here and I was thinking it would be useful if I could set up a short range base station for them that would cover maybe an acre or so. What I would like to be able to do is use it to connect into Asterisk and this way have a useful wireless extension-phone range. I do know that there are WiFi IP phones available but based on the connection range to our WiFi access points it seems limited as is our existing wireless handset (POTS). Any thoughts, suggestions ? You would have to talk to the FCC if you want to operate on any frequency those phones might support. ___ --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 ___ --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
