[Asterisk-Users] Begin to begin

[Kristian Kielhofner]

Bob DeBolt wrote:

> Greets 
> 
> As a newbie to the world of Asterisk, I would like some direction 
> regarding the required hardware to get a 50 user VOIP network running.
> 
> Although I do firewall configs etc. to accommodate VOIP I have a 
> requirement to employ Open Source. Asterisk looks like the best
> bet but I am not clear on where to start building on the hardware
> end. Any direction would certainly be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 
> Sincerely
> 
> Bob DeBolt
> 


You need to decide what you are going to do for trunks to the PSTN, 
other voip networks, etc.  T1, channel bank & analog, or a voip provider 
a la NuFone?  Check out the zaptel cards and see what you like.  For 
phones, I like Cisco 7960's.  You can also look at Sipura SPA's for 
remote locations, telecommuters, etc.  Check out the soft clients from 
X-Ten networks (www.xten.net).  This should give you plenty to chew on 
for some time!

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Kristian Kielhofner