Chuck, >From a quick glance, it looks like you can do this with Asterisk. You might consider Asterisk at Home. It's a quick, easy install and the client can do most of their Move-Add-Change work on their own. I know that there are other opinions on this matter, and there are certainly other ways to do what you want and each has it's own set of benefits. [EMAIL PROTECTED] also includes some fax capability I think, though I can't say I've used it yet. See http://asteriskathome.sourceforge.net
I would caution you about the satellite links. I've talked to a couple of satellite providers for service in rural areas. Some, perhaps most, satellite systems collect packets and then transmit them in bursts. So, instead of getting a steady stream of small RTP packets you'll get a bunch, then a delay, then a bunch etc. Also, because of the propogation time of the signal etc, you're often dealing with 800ms and greater latency. If the customer can get terrestrial wireless, that is often much better. Terago is an example but there are others, they tend to be regional so some research may be required. You may just have to use the PSTN to reach some remote users. They could dial into their local ISP and use VOIP for toll avoidance but you'd have to weigh the costs. Good luck, Dave On 3/20/06, Chuck Mariotti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > g) Some (not all) remote employees will have high-speed DSL/Cable. Is > there a cheap option to get them optional on this system (so > outbound/inbound calling can be done strictly over the internet)? They have > a number of users using Xplorenet's Satellite systems for internet access, > has anyone had any luck routing telephone functions to users on Satellite? > > > > How would I go about doing this on Asterisk? What kind of hardware should > I purchase to allow this, keeping in mind some room to grow. They don't want > to spend a fortune? Are there solutions other than Asterisk that might be > better suited? > > > > Regards, > > > Chuck > -- David Donovan Consultant Fulcrum Solutions
