[Asterisk-Users] Newby question. Basic structure

[Rodolfo Grave]

Well, I wont get tired of saying thank you for the quick answers.

Rich Adamson wrote:

>>        Is there a possible configuration in case I dont have a broadband 
>>        connection in the called-end, for example, a modem connection?
>>            
>>
>>    No, there is no modem support built into asterisk. The problem is that
>>    modems typcially do not support the bandwidth needed for a single
>>    phone call. About the minimum bandwidth needed (including IP overhead)
>>    is roughly 30,000 bits/second full duplex.
>>      
>>
>>Could I cheat Asterisk by connecting the linux boxing it's running to a 
>>LAN which is connected to the internet using a
>>Modem? In this way, Asterisk will see a broadband connection... this is 
>>assuming I dont care about the problem with
>>the bandwith of course.
>>    
>>
>
>Sure you could. Asterisk doesn't care as long as the remote destination
>is accessible via IP, and the path/tunnel (regardless of what its built 
>on or with) has sufficient bandwidth to handle the traffic.
>  
>

That's great.

>>From the sound of the questions, NATing and plain old IP routing are
>probably some topics to review in general. Asterisk can handle NATing,
>but unless you read up on exactly how to configure it for your 
>specific case (if needed), it's likely to be less then clear initially.
>
>Rich
>  
>

NAT is the most secure option.... can you give some hints/references 
about configuring Asterisk for working behind a NAT router?

RODOLFO




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