[Asterisk-Users] Semi-OT: An idea for New Orleans temporary communications infrastructure
Just something I was thinking about today... The communications infrastructure of New Orleans and surrounding communities has been obliterated. It occurred to me that it may be possible to provide outgoing phone capability using a few Asterisk servers, connected wirelessly (routing provided using NoCat, MIT Roofnet, or some other wireless routing implementation), and 20-30 SIP phones connected to each server. Using a couple good internet connections, one could theoretically use asteriskout.com or a similar service for the outgoing calls. Some hurdles would need to be overcome: 1. Where to get the equipment. A basic setup for each point of presence would require 1 computer (preferrably a high-powered laptop, 20-30 low-cost SIP phones, and 1 ethernet switch to connect the phones. We would also need a means to provide high-gain 802.11b/g networking from the machine, or some other piece of equipment. 2. Power for the equipment. SIP phones are fairly low in terms of power consumption. IMHO, a single gas generator for each point of presence would be required. 3. Internet connectivity. Where and how would one provide internet connectivity to the nodes, and what would be the required bandwidth? Could a local ISP, satellite broadband, or telecom provider be contacted to provide the needed bandwidth? Who would pay for the service? 4. Funding and help. This would obviously cost time and money to implement. One could potentially solicit donations for equipment and money, and time from volunteers willing to assist in the rollout and management. 5. Security. Local law enforcement and/or the Army National Guard may be required to provide security assistance due to the anarchic state of the region. - It's just an idea I had. It may not even be feasable, or even worth it. I know that if I was stranded somewhere, I'd at least want to be able to contact family or loved-ones outside to let them know I'm ok. I'd be curious if anyone had some thoughts on the value and feasability of such a project as this. I live in Massachusetts, and have no ability to get down there myself at the present time, but I'd be willing to provide what I can with funding, equipment, planning, and remote administration if needed. - Jeremy ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation sponsored by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Polycom 301 second line registration,
Is your Asterisk server listening on port 5061? If not, just change the entry to 5060. On Wed, 2005-08-31 at 16:36 -0600, Andres Paglayan wrote: Hi, I am having problems on getting the second line to work on a Polycom 301, this is the phone.cfg file, the * box is 192.168.1.8 and the phone is 192.168.1.18 I am not 100% sure about what the reg.x.address should be, with this setting I only get the line number to work, the second just gives me busy signal, and its extension is not available. I also tried [EMAIL PROTECTED] and 203 as the reg.2.address parameter but without success, the 203 extension setting in Asterisk is a clon of the 200 except for the id and the port, (that matches this conf file) PHONE_CONFIG OVERRIDES reg.1.displayName=FD1 reg.1.label=L1 reg.1.address=192.168.1.18 reg.1.server.1.address=192.168.1.8 reg.1.server.1.port=5060 reg.1.auth.userId=200 reg.1.auth.password=123 reg.2.displayName=FD2 reg.2.label=L2 reg.2.address=[EMAIL PROTECTED] reg.2.auth.userId=203 reg.2.auth.password=123 reg.2.server.1.address=192.168.1.8 reg.2.server.1.port=5061/ /PHONE_CONFIG Thanks for any help, Andres ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation sponsored by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation sponsored by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Contact Directory on Polycom IP-501 phones
Hi Jesse. A couple questions.. What firmware version are you using? How does your phone get it's config (FTP, TFTP, Manual config)? - Jeremy On Thu, 2005-09-01 at 12:51 -0700, Jesse Keating wrote: I'm testing out some IP501 phones and I ran into an issue. WHen I try to add a new contact into the directory, I am not able to. A window blinks really fast but the entry isn't saved. When you exit the Contact Directory system you get a 'Busy! Please try again' window. What the heck could be going on? ___ --Bandwidth and Colocation sponsored by Easynews.com -- Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Polycom Default .cfg
I'm using Firmware 1.5.2. On my phone the appropriate settings are under Menu/Settings/Advanced/Admin Settings/Network Configuration/Server Menu. Make sure that 'Server Type' is 'FTP, and that 'Server User' and 'Server Password' are correct. I don't recommend using an anonymous user, but you may be able to use it by specifying 'anonymous' or 'ftp' for your ' Server User'. I have not verified that this works. Also, if you are registering your phone's IP address via DHCP, you can specify your FTP server as a 'TFTP Server' entry in your DHCP Server's config. Otherwise, make sure that 'Server Address' is correct on the phone. - Jeremy On Wed, 2005-08-24 at 08:44 -0500, Jimm Shepard wrote: I am using the Polycom IP500 and had it working with my * server but upon moving offices something happened. I have a FTP server set up but I cannot get the phone to recognize it. I have a static IP for my * box. Can someone tell me what the setting should be on the phone to download from the FTP server? Do I have to use a User/Password or can I just leave them blank for anonymous? I can see the files from another computer so I know the FTP server is working. Right now the phone is in a never ending loop saying it can’t find the boot server and there’s an error loading the MAC.cfg file. Is there any way to restore the factory mac.cfg without a boot server? ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Polycom SoundPoint 501 power adapter
All of my 500's and 501's are 12V 400ma as well. On Thu, 2005-08-18 at 14:00 -0500, Alan Bunch wrote: Mine is 12V 400 ma alabun Paul Belanger wrote: Can somebody who has a SoundPoint 501 please confirm the power adapter input / output settings: Input: 120V AC 60HZ 20W Output: 24V DC 500mA PB ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Polycom IP301 and 501 with asterisk...
Hi Marlo. I'm currently using Polycom 500 and 300 phones in my environment. I also have three 501's on order. All of my phones are SIP. I haven't tried the MGCP versions, nor am I sure they will even work with Asterisk. - Jeremy On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 11:52 -0700, Ing. Marlo R. Beltran G wrote: Hi, I am about to buy ip pbx asterisk system but what ip phones do you recommend? Are polycom ip all functional with the ip pbx system??? Be waiting…thanks a lot Marlo ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Polycom IP301 and 501 with asterisk...
Oh yeah.. I forgot to mention one critical thing. While the afforementioned Polycom phones work beautifully with Asterisk, Polycom does not support the phones in such a configuration. On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 16:04 -0400, Jeremy Melanson wrote: Hi Marlo. I'm currently using Polycom 500 and 300 phones in my environment. I also have three 501's on order. All of my phones are SIP. I haven't tried the MGCP versions, nor am I sure they will even work with Asterisk. - Jeremy On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 11:52 -0700, Ing. Marlo R. Beltran G wrote: Hi, I am about to buy ip pbx asterisk system but what ip phones do you recommend? Are polycom ip all functional with the ip pbx system??? Be waiting…thanks a lot Marlo ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
[Asterisk-Users] Querying Nagios users...
Hi all! I've created a Nagios plugin that runs CLI commands via the Management Interface, and checks the output of the command. It was originally intended to check against my PRI line, but now it's a nice interface to run just about any CLI command against it. If anyone is interested, I can send the script (it's in Perl) and an example of how to check the PRI status in Nagios. I'd love to hear from other people about how to use it to check other Asterisk features too. - Jeremy Melanson ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Querying Nagios users...
Hi Mike.
The attached .tar.gz file contains the Perl script. It requires utils.pm
(part of the nagios-plugins package). In my case, the file is in
/usr/lib/nagios/plugins. You may need to modify the use lib entry in
the script if yours is in a different location. I also recommend that
the script be installed in the same directory, but it is not necessary.
You can get a list of options by typing 'check_ast-cmd -h' from your
shell.
Some caveats:
Currently, all the script does is allow you to issue a command, and
check the output of the Manager Interface against a specified Perl
Regular Expression. It will only tell you if it matches or not.
While you can define the password from the command line (using -P), it
is recommended that you modify the default in the script. Any passwords
called from the command line in using Nagios can be accessed from the
web interface in clear text.
* I'd love to hear from you if you have any suggestions on how to use
this script to test other parts of Asterisk.
Nagios command examples...
If you're reasonably familiar with Nagios, you can probably skip the
info below.
Check the status of PRI:
define command {
command_name check_ast-pri
command_line /usr/lib/nagios/plugins/check_ast-cmd -H $HOSTADDRESS$ -n
AST_PRI -c pri show span 1 -e Status: Provisioned, Up, Active -g
PRI Operational -E Problem with PRI -v
}
define service {
name ast-pri-options
service_description ASTERISK-PRI
is_volatile 0
max_check_attempts 3
normal_check_interval 5
retry_check_interval 1
register 0
check_command check_ast-pri
active_checks_enabled 1
passive_checks_enabled 0
parallelize_check 1
obsess_over_service 1
check_freshness 0
notifications_enabled 0
event_handler_enabled 0
flap_detection_enabled 0
process_perf_data 1
retain_status_information 1
retain_nonstatus_information 1
check_period 24x7
host_name [ASTERISK_HOSTNAME] ; Change this value to your Asterisk
machine's host_name (as defined in hosts.cfg).
contact_groups [CONTACT_GROUP] ; Change the value to a valid
contactgroup (as defined in contactgroups.cfg).
notification_interval 240
notification_period 24x7
notification_options c,r
}
On Thu, 2005-07-28 at 12:24 -0400, Mike Clark wrote:
I am interested. We have just started using Nagios, so this could be a
nice add-on.
Mike Clark
check_ast-cmd.tar.gz
Description: application/compressed-tar
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Re: [Asterisk-Users] Stupid hold music
As promised, here's one I wrote myself... http://www.systemhalted.com/zish/bharni.mp3 It should make for very appropriate hold music for Public Broadcasting, PBS and the like. On Sun, 2005-07-24 at 17:44 -0400, Steve Gladden wrote: OK was actually able to pull it out of the archives! It's now at http://stuff.michiganbroadband.com/asterisk I'll leave it there for about a week or two then remove it. T othe best of my knowledge it's public domain, if anyone needs more info please contact me offlist. This is right up there in 'quality' with Space People. Steve Oh GOSH That was awesome! I have an even better one in store but gotta capture it from it's rather obscure source.. Stay tuned!!! Steve (N8LBV) Does anyone have a collection of stupid hold music? Y'know, the sort of thing that would drive a person mad? Silly songs, repetative tunes etc? You should be flogged pubically for bringing up this subject - that last space people song almost made me wash out my ears with sulphuric acid!!! 73 de NY5I Hatton ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Stupid hold music
On 22/07/2005 1:58 PM, Mark Phillips wrote: Does anyone have a collection of stupid hold music? Y'know, the sort of thing that would drive a person mad? Silly songs, repetative tunes etc? My two (s)cents... * Anything from New Kids on The Block. * Put the pop-hook guitar riff from the Friends theme on repeat. * The Happy Flowers (http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/MrHCIHF/ , http://www.mp3.com/happy-flowers/artists/9826/summary.html ) have a song called Mom, I Gave the Cat Some Acid. * If you can get the song from this flash animation converted to MP3, then it might be good (bad): http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flash/spacepeople.html . * Just do a web search for Industrial Sound Collage. I'm sure you'll find something appropriate. * I have a Barney-themed sound collage I created that I might be willing to share. Hope this helps (hinders?) your business. - Jeremy ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] RJ45 to RJ11?
RJ-XX connectors are self-centering. You should be able to just plug you RJ11 connectors in. On Wed, 2005-04-27 at 13:02 -0500, Paul Shiflet wrote: I just received my TDM400 card from digium with 2 fxo and 2 fxs interfaces. They are all RJ45 ports as opposed to RJ11 like my POTS phones. How do i interface my POTS phones with this; can i just crimp an RJ45 connection on the end of the phone cord? Paul ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
[Asterisk-Users] Alternatives to SpanDSP??
Hello all. I'm trying to see if anyone knows of an alternative solution, commercial or non-commercial, to SpanDSP. I'm specifically looking for another software-based, DSP fax that doesn't require me to add a tie up a bunch of extensions on my PBX. Has anyone ever seen such an animal, or gotten such it to play nice with Asterisk? ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [Asterisk-Users] Alternatives to SpanDSP??
I guess I didn't word this right. It's not that SpanDSP ties up extensions, as it definitely doesn't. I was more referring to the standard hardware-based solutions out there that need to have a dedicated line for an incoming fax. I need the ability to send and receive faxes with a good amount of reliability, and would love to integrate it with Asterisk. I'm just not keen on needing to buy a bunch of Digium TDM cards just to support such a solution. Don't get me wrong, SpanDSP is great! I'm just looking for something a little more enterprise-ready. Jeremy On Mon, 2005-04-25 at 12:07 -0500, Eric Wieling aka ManxPower wrote: I wasn't aware that SpanDSP tied up a bunch of extensions. Jeremy Melanson wrote: I'm trying to see if anyone knows of an alternative solution, commercial or non-commercial, to SpanDSP. I'm specifically looking for another software-based, DSP fax that doesn't require me to add a tie up a bunch of extensions on my PBX. Has anyone ever seen such an animal, or gotten such it to play nice with Asterisk? ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
RE: [Asterisk-Users] Alternatives to SpanDSP??
More like, I already have enough Digium cards, and I don't want purchase a bunch of fax/modems and more Digium cards than I alrady have. I have a PRI line that I'd like to support high-volume faxing on. I've gotten SpanDSP to work with * over the PRI, but I need a more reliability. That, and I guess I'm probably just being cheap too :-) - Jeremy On Mon, 2005-04-25 at 13:15 -0500, Anton Krall wrote: Maybe I started the day slow :) but let me see if I undertood correctly. You say that you don't want to rely on having to buy Digums or any other type of cards in oder to tie everything into spandsp and * but you would rather have dedicated PSTN lines with faxes on them? |-Original Message- |From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | |I guess I didn't word this right. |It's not that SpanDSP ties up extensions, as it definitely |doesn't. I was more referring to the standard hardware-based |solutions out there that need to have a dedicated line for an |incoming fax. I need the ability to send and receive faxes |with a good amount of reliability, and would love to integrate |it with Asterisk. I'm just not keen on needing to buy a bunch |of Digium TDM cards just to support such a solution. | |Don't get me wrong, SpanDSP is great! I'm just looking for |something a little more enterprise-ready. | |On Mon, 2005-04-25 at 12:07 -0500, Eric Wieling aka ManxPower wrote: | I wasn't aware that SpanDSP tied up a bunch of extensions. | | Jeremy Melanson wrote: |I'm trying to see if anyone knows of an alternative solution, | commercial or non-commercial, to SpanDSP. I'm specifically looking |for another software-based, DSP fax that doesn't require me to add a tie up a | bunch of extensions on my PBX. | | Has anyone ever seen such an animal, or gotten such it to play nice | with Asterisk? ___ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
