[asterisk-users] New to Asterisk

[Matt]

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> 1. We'll be using analog PSTN phone lines. Is there anything that I should
> ask the telecom company before I buy the card? What I mean is whether the
> card will be compatible with the line?
>

Just regular lines... not T1 or PRI?   You shouldn't have any issues.


2. What about the hardware on the PC? I will be using at least a Pentium 3
> with a 600 or 700 MHz processor with at least 256 MB. Is there a way to know
> how much traffic or calls it can handle?
>

This is a little on the low side.   Is this a system for work?  If so, I'd
suggest a GIG of RAM and at least a 1Ghz processor.


3. Suppose I buy a TDM04B card. It has 4 FXO modules and 0 FXS module. Later
> I decide that I need a TDM13B configuration. Can I just buy 1 FXS S110M
> module and replace one existing FXO module myself and reconfigure Asterisk?
>

Absolutely!



4. Does fax work fine with Asterisk? Should I use one FXS module for each
> fax machine?
>


Fax works ok as long as you aren't going over a high latency VoIP
connection.  PSTN to FXO should work ok.


5. Is the power connector on the card identical to the power connectors
> inside PCs?
>

Yes, but you only need this if you hook up FXS modules.


Thank you for any help.
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