[Asterisk-Users] Help - is voip good for in-house calls?

[Andrew Kohlsmith]

On Sunday 15 August 2004 13:50, Francis Augusto Medeiros wrote:
> I'm sorry to ask this really, reeeeeeeeeeally newbie thing, but...
> what would be an FXS channel bank, and where would I find more info
> about some popular models? And the same question goes to... BIX
> strips! What are those?? :)

haha

A channel bank just serves as a device to convert channelized T1s into phone 
lines and back.  FXS ports let you plug phones into them, FXO ports you plug 
phone lines in to.

A BIX strip is just a common wiring closet item that lets you terminate 25 
pairs to a strip about 5 or 6 inches long.  Google Image search will show you 
exactly what they look like.  A channel bank would typically terminate to a 
D50F connection, which you would then use a D50M to BIX cable -- this lets 
you easily terminate 24 phones to a T1, VASTLY reducing the mess and wiring 
hassle.

Since you're moving in to a new place and you don't have existing wiring to 
make use of I'm not sure any of this would be of any use to you.

Regards,
Andrew