[Asterisk-Users] Newbie Basic Questions

[Tim Thompson]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-
> bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of George Burt
> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 2:23 PM
> To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
> Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Newbie Basic Questions
> 
> I have installed the PCI kit from Digium and have the examples working.
> Whew!
> 
> So, here are some things I am having problems understanding:
> 
> 1)  Digium offers Small office basic support installation that includes
> "15
> PBX extensions with voicemail (analog phones)"  I do not come from a phone
> background.  I figured that you basically have two options 1) IP Phones or
> 2) Regular Wal-mart type phones with ATA's.  Does this "analog phones"
> reference mean there is a way that you can come in to a KSU type system
> and
> allow the customer to keep their phones (like Nortel T7316).

Can't keep the Nortel phones.  They are digital and won't work.


 
> 2)  We want to try a T1 installation using a T100P.  This is a little
> scary,
> because it seems to requires a commitment before we know if it works or
> not.
> We have two T1, but they are neither provisioned with a smartjack.  We use
> these lines for both data and voice.  We want to try the Asterisk PBX out
> using our office as the test case.  But if they provision the line, and
> then
> we have some configuration issue with Digium/Asterisk system, we could be
> with out phones for who knows how long.  We have clients who have T1 with
> smartjacks and are willing to let us experiment.  Given this situation,
> what
> practical advice can you give.  Pointers, advice, ideas?

You do not have to necessarily have a T1 to use the T1 card.  It is simply a
means in which to deliver a greater amount of "channels" into the system.

Might I suggest you go to http://www.voip-info.org and start your reading
there.  They have many examples and configurations that will meet your
needs.

Scan the Archives from the list and use the search to try and find the
answer first.

If it gets too hot and heavy, there are always Asterisk Consultants out
there that are willing to trade knowledge for cash just like a regular
telephone system repair/installer.


Good luck.

Tim.