[Asterisk-Users] integrating with panasonic td-1232

[Peter Svensson]

On Wed, 5 Jan 2005, Shoval Tomer wrote:

> Anybody have an idea how to integrate * with a Panasonic td-1232?
> 
> We one at the main office, and are installing * in a branch office.
> 
> We'd like to be able to make calls from * extensions to Panasonic
> extensions and the other way around.
> 
> Making outgoing calls from extensions one one side to lines on the other
> would be nice too.
> 
> I can put another * machine at the main office, but what is the best way
> to integrate it with the Panasonic PBX?

One way is to put asterisk between the Panasonic kxtd-1232 and the pstn:
  pstn <-> asterisk <-> kxtd-1232

We used this method since the kxtd-1232 only supports resonable connection 
methods (30 channel E1 pri) on the pstn (co line) side. 

This works, but the Panasonic pbx does not see the asterisk extensions 
as its own. The are several ways to handle this, none optimal. The problem 
is that the kstd-1232 has no support for remote extensions, at least not 
with the firmware we have loaded. Our users have to dial "0XXX" for 
extensions not on the Panasonic. 

I have seen some mention that such a feature may be available with the E&M 
tie cards. However, I think they are only for a few lines.

Peter