[asterisk-users] Understanding Asterisk

[Joseph L. Casale]

I see.
So how does Asterisk assign "Lines" to the various channels?
I intend to have a few Aastra 480i's and these phones I believe
have 4 line buttons on them, does the functionality of Asterisk
in this scenario allow someone to see "Line 1" is in use and either
pickup the phone and attach to a free line or simply push "Line 2"
and attach to that next available line?

Thanks so much guys!
Jlc


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I assume you are going to with a VOIP provider.

Essentially, you have one DID and any number of channels/ports.

Typically, you pay per port with a minute charge.

Some people give you "unlimited" ports but charge a higher per minute fee.

In you case, where you currently have 3 lines, you would need 3 channels.
This would provide three concurrent calls to be in place.

Asterisk does not know anything about channels in this example.
If 3 calls come in it answers three calls.

If a 4th caller comes in , the VOIP prvovider will send the busy signal
to the caller.
Asterisk does not see it.


Joseph L. Casale wrote:
> I am about to order some DIDs for my first install but I am unclear on how Asterisk
> will function in either scenario with the two options I can order with. One option
> is the DID has unlimited connections. Another option for the DID is that it has a
> maximum of two concurrent calls only. How does Asterisk understand the multiple
> calls that are coming in and behave for both scenarios? The phone system we are
> trying to replace and therefore replicate the functionality is that of a very base
> Meridian system with 3 lines.
>
> Thanks for any guidance!
> jlc
>
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