[asterisk-users] Asterisk + Orion E1 GSM Gateway

[Leo Ann Boon]

yusuf wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just got hold on an Orion E1 30 port GSM Gateway, and I am having 
> problems trying to get the E1 link to come up.  I am using Asteisk 
> 1.2.12 with a Sangoma A101 card.  I am quite familiar with E1's, both 
> the Digium and Samgoma types, as I have successfully hooked up to many 
> PBX's and such, but I just cant seem to get this one to work.
>
> None of the 30 channels 'come up'. What signailling, crc checking, 
> should I be Master or slave?
Sanity check: Have you read the fine manual :)?  I understand Orion 
makes both ISDN PRI/Q.SIG and MFC/R2 type E1 channel banks. If it's the 
PRI type, standard zaptel with the appropriate NET/CPE setting on the CB 
should be ok. If it's a MFC/R2, then you'll have to try unicall.

Leo