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Hello Roger, Did you get response from someone on this? I would
like to hear what others have to say about your postings since I am also
interested in similar system. Ricky -----Original Message----- Hello, I would like to setup an * system
but have no experience with Linux and am just learning about VoIP. My
programming experience is pretty limited as well, so I may be getting in way
over my head, but I am willing to take the time to figure out how to use
*. I'd like to use * to create a PBX
that initially would include myself and three or four individuals who are
located in separate locations around the US. After getting that to
work, I'd also like to set up * at another location to provide a local PBX for
a small office environment (just 3 or 4 extentions), that would be linked with
the * server at my location. It's my understanding that would
enable communication via the net to and from my location and the city where the
second * server would be located, thus eliminating any long distance charges
for calls between the two locations. I have two PC's that I
want to network together using Linksys 802.11g gear (WRT54G ap/router
& a WMP54G PCI card in my * server). My main machine
is an XP. The one I am planning to use for the *
server has an AMD 500 processor; 64mb ram; and 30+ gb of hard drive
available. I've downloaded the RH9 iso files to install Linux on the
proposed server. I also have one phone line coming into my home that I
would connect to the * server with a Wildcard X100P. Hopefully I've provided enough
background info that my questions will make sense. 1) From what I've read, the
hardware for my proposed * server is adequate. Is that
correct? Should I put another stick of 64mb ram in the box? 2) Is there anything special I
need to know about installing RH9 to work with * and what type of install is
recommended? Also, it's my understanding that I'll have to install some
additional drivers to get RH9 to work with the WMP54G PCI card, and
maybe the WRT54G also. I'm confused on that issue so any clarification
would be appreciated. 3) I'd like to set up a VoIP phone
at my location, but don't know what brand to use, nor the factors to consider
in making that selection, so suggestions would be great. 4) Do the individuals at the
other locations only need to obtain a VoIP phone and the appropriate sound
card in order to gain access * at my location? Or is there some
additional hardware/software required on their end of the connection? I
assume that using the same VoIP phone at each location would be the ideal and I
believe that's something we can do, if recommended. 5) My * server will be operating
behind NAT on the broadband router, but from what I've read, that can
work, although SIP phones can have some difficulty with NAT. Can the
VoIP phone used eliminate any problems with NAT? 6) What are the pros and cons
if we were to have the various locations (individuals and eventually
the second * server) communicate over a VPN? Thanks in advance for any and all
assistance. Roger |
