[Asterisk-Users] Asterisk on a single phone line

[Dana Olson]

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 11:08:19 -0800 (PST), Job 317 <job317 at mailvault.com> wrote:
> I have asterisk installed on a linux workstation (1 phone in and 1 phone
> out jack).
> 
> I want to configure Asterisk to show me any available data about any
> calls (i.e. phone numbers, caller-id) as well as screen unwanted calls
> to voice mail.
> 
> My first question is, what (if any) specific kernel support do I need? I
> build my own kernels and I usually turn off telephony and isdn support.
> 
> Second, which document(s) discuss configuration of Asterisk for this
> purpose?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Job


What hardware do you have to connect your phone and line to your PC? I
use a Digium TD11B and it works well.

I use custom kernels on Debian too, and I turned off all telephony
support. Everything you need for a Digium board and Asterisk aren't in
the kernel.

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Dana