[Asterisk-Users] Asterisk + NEC Electra Elite IPK Integration

[Tony Nichols]

On Fri, 2004-07-16 at 16:34, Christopher L. Wade wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm am currently in the process of trying to integrate an * box with an 
> NEC Electra Elite IPK.
> 
> Currently, we have 7 POTS lines coming into our building.  These lines 
> are plugged into our NEC using the appropriate analog line interface 
> card from NEC.  The NEC effectively has NO configuration done to it, 
> other than to make all the internal phones ring when a call comes in. 
> We also have voicemail and an extremely simple auto attendant setup to 
> deal with calls during off hours.
> 
> Due to the cost of all the components/software/consulting needed to make 
> the NEC do everything it needs to do, we are hoping to 'merge' the NEC 
> with an * box.
> 
> In my 'working' * box, I have a wctdm11b (asterisk dev-kit) with 1 FXO 
> and 1 FXS card.  I say working, because I have everything setup if I 
> totally bypass the NEC.  As per an email conversation with Digium, we 
> are connecting our POTS line to the FXS card, and the NEC to the FXO card.
> 
> My current dilemma is that when I plug the * box and the NEC together, I 
> cannot get the * box to 'dial' a particular extension on the NEC.  It is 
> my belief that this is due to some configuration changes needing to be 
> made on the NEC.  Unfortunately, this is the exact thing I needed to 
> avoid and the reason for changing from the NEC to * in the first place. 
>   I know some changes to the NEC need to be made, but I am unsure as to 
> exactly what, and how to do it.
> 
> Any input on how to get this working would be greatly appreciated.  If 
> more information is required, please let me know.  Please don't flame me 
> for possibly being off-top, I don't think I need baby stepping through 
> this, I simply need to know where to start looking.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris
I know what ya mean .... I've spent nearly $800 in tech time for the Nec
guy to help me get mine going. I have the Eletra 192 functioning right
now, still have some bugs left.... but working. I used an Nec T1 card in
the electra, and a digium t100p in my * box.

Let me know if I can be of any help.

When I get the last of the bugs worked out I plan to write down the
details and put it on the wikki.
t o n y