Chris Charlebois wrote: > In a word, no. The only way to get analog lines into a 26xx series router > (or 36xx for that matter) is with a NM-1V (or -2V) and an FXO (or FXS) VIC. > The NM-1V alone is running between $300 and $500 on E-bay. The FXO/S will > probably be another couple hundred at least. > > But, yes, it seems that ITS will allow you to route IP phone calls to and > from analog lines with the proper hardware. I haven't worked with ITS, much > but the description seems to indicate that. However, I don't know if ITS > will really help you. ITS is a nickle answer to the $64,000 question, and > it will not help in passing the CIPT exam.
Chris, Thanks for the info about the FXO/FXS modules. We probably won't buy them for the Academy lab but there may be some small businesses and schools that are interested. Our reason for working on the ITS keyswitch is an odd combo of charity and economic necessity: Local schools, especially those that are not supported by taxes, can't afford the investment for a CallManager. But some already have a 2600 or 3600 router connecting them to the Internet. All we have to do is purchase a switch that supports QoS, install the ITS feature set image for the router, and voila, the school can support 24 IP phones (48 if we can find a used 3640 or 3660 in good condition). We run it all on the existing cat5/5e data network cable. The only issue is the cost of the phones. (Can't do SoftPhone because it's supported only by CallManager.) That brings up the next question: Can anyone recommend a source of reliable used Cisco IP phones? Just thought I'd ask ... :-) -- Cheers, TT Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=52863&t=52795 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
