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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would like to setup an * system but have no
experience with Linux and am just learning about VoIP. My programming
experience is pretty limited as well, so I may be getting in way over my head,
but I am willing to take the time to figure out how to use *. </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'd like to use * to create a PBX that initially
would include myself and three or four individuals who are located
in separate locations around the US. After getting that to work, I'd
also like to set up * at another location to provide a local PBX for a small
office environment (just 3 or 4 extentions), that would be linked with the *
server at my location. It's my understanding that would enable
communication via the net to and from my location and the city where the second
* server would be located, thus eliminating any long distance charges for calls
between the two locations.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have two PC's that I want to network
together using Linksys 802.11g gear (WRT54G ap/router &
a WMP54G PCI card in my * server). My main machine
is an XP. The one I am planning to use for the * server has
an AMD 500 processor; 64mb ram; and 30+ gb of hard drive
available. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've downloaded the RH9 iso
files to install Linux on the proposed server. I also have one phone line
coming into my home that I would connect to the * server with a Wildcard
X100P.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hopefully I've provided enough
background info that my questions will make sense.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1) From what I've read, the hardware for my
proposed * server is adequate. Is that correct? Should I put
another stick of 64mb ram in the box?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2) Is there anything special I need to know
about installing RH9 to work with * and what type of install is
recommended? Also, it's my understanding that I'll have to install some
additional drivers to get RH9 to work with the WMP54G PCI card, and
maybe the WRT54G also. I'm confused on that issue so any clarification
would be appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3) I'd like to set up a VoIP phone at my location,
but don't know what brand to use, nor the factors to consider in making that
selection, so suggestions would be great.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4) Do the individuals at the other locations
only need to obtain a VoIP phone and the appropriate sound card in order to gain
access * at my location? Or is there some additional hardware/software
required on their end of the connection? I assume that using the same VoIP
phone at each location would be the ideal and I believe that's something we can
do, if recommended.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5) My * server will be operating behind NAT on
the broadband router, but from what I've read, that can work, although SIP
phones can have some difficulty with NAT. Can the VoIP
phone used eliminate any problems with NAT?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>6) What are the pros and cons if we were
to have the various locations (individuals and eventually the second *
server) communicate over a VPN?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks in advance for any and all
assistance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Roger</FONT></DIV>
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