To get replies, I would suggest reading the "Asterisk for Dumb Me" guide or similar texts first. Its a good overview of the capabilities. RTFM, you know.
http://dumbme.voipeye.com.au/aah/ I think that the X-Lite phone works the best but you have to get used to it. SJ-Phone is not bad. It all depends on your requirements. Peter M. > I am preparing to run an asterisk setup as an in house only configuration. > > This system is not intended to access the internet at all, as I am on > dial-up. > > If anyone can give me some suggestions as I go into configuring this, as > this is my first time configuration. > > My intended use will be as follows > > [asterisk box] > 192.168.0.2 -----+---- 192.168.0.1 Administration box, and main line > (extension 1 & 2) > | > +---- 192.168.0.3 Extension 3 (Windows 98 or XP) > | > +---- 192.168.0.4 Extension 4 (future > expansion)(Windows 98 or XP) > | > +---- 192.168.0.5 Extension 5 (future > expansion)(Windows 98 or XP) > | > +---- 192.168.0.6 Extension 6 (future > expansion and possible same system as extension 5 )(Windows 98 or XP) > > > When the asterisk box picks up the line, and after the queues I dictate > for it to jump through. I want to ring the extension requested, and if > no one is available, dump the caller to voice mail, which will be > emailed to the extension as an wav or mp3 file. Also with Fax as an > option, a fax should be emailed to a main account. (the main line) > > Now, My main questions. > > Is there a simple way to use the computers as a soft-phone? Is there > suggested software to do this? I gather each system(ip) will require a > headset. > > Can you advise me on Open Source software that will enable me to use the > computers as a IP phone? > > Also are there any plug-in's you would suggest that I make sure that I > build into asterisk? > > Thomas > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ******************************************************** Peter MacFarlane, ACP Network Administration & Programming Target Call Center/ Message Centre P.E.I. ***************************************************************** OpenBSD's PF Firewall: Now available with CARP Failover. Nothing to do with fish, but everything to do with security! *****************************************************************
