[Asterisk-Users] Hardware recommendations

[Dane Reugger]

I'm considering the Linksys - just don't really trust Cisco (parent
company)  good stuff but they don't like the little guy - I cant buy
these phones from distribution - I'm told the are focused on VoIP
providers. That said they were already at the top of the list.

Using 6Mb/764Kb Speakeasy DSL behind an IPCOP firewall - it has QoS but
I understand it not the best for VoIP - I like the SonicWalls very much
- problem is besides the 8 or 10 computers we are using we may have as
many as 15 customer computers hooked to the network - creates havoc on
their licensing.

Any advantages between TDM02B or 2 port FXO gateway?



Thanks Again
-Dane

Cory Andrews wrote:
> Dane - I might suggest the following.
>
> (5) Linksys SPA-841, SPA-941 or SPA-942 (All work very well with
> Asterisk, and support 4 line appearances)
>
> Not sure what your broadband is in the office, with 5 users I am
> guessing you are utilizing DSL or Cable broadband.  You might want to
> consider purchasing a firewall with QOS capabilities, like a the
> Sonicwall TZ170, which is relatively inexpensive.  This will also give
> you remote VPN capabilities and if you want to set up remote
> extensions off your Asterisk PBX this comes in handy.  Here is a good
> article on the TZ170 firewall.
>
> http://www.voiploop.com/blogs/product-review-sonicwall-firewall-tz170-2.htm
>
>
> For dual FXO you'll want a Digium TDM02B or you could purchase an
> external, 2 port FXO gateway.
>
> Also, once you have your Asterisk server up and running, determine the
> power load of the server, your LAN switch, and any related equipment,
> and invest in a decent UPS like a Tripplite or APC unit.
>
> Cory J Andrews
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Reugger" <dane at downtownpc.com>
> To: <asterisk-users at lists.digium.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:45 PM
> Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Hardware recommendations
>
>
>> We would like to test Asterisk in our small office - 5 users. We are a
>> small computer shop in New Orleans and would like to offer VoIP and
>> Asterisk to our clients but we are very new to VoIP and Asterisk. We
>> feel the best way to learn is to jump in.
>>
>> We've signed up w/ Teliax and setup a D-link phone that works OK - but
>> our goal  is an Asterisk PBX. We would like to avoid as many costly
>> mistakes as possible. We plan on keeping 2 analog lines for emergencies,
>> VoIP down, 911, credit card machine, and Fax machine as we understand
>> Fax and CC machines are very unreliable w/ VoIP but plan on integrating
>> them in to the Asterisk with an FXO card
>>
>> We are looking for recommendations for  VoIP phones and a 1 or 2 Line
>> FXO(?) card. I suspect the first is kinda vague and the latter is a
>> Digium card. Just looking for solutions, brands, and even vendors that
>> are known to work well.
>>
>> Phone needs 4 lines, Hold, VM, Caller ID
>>
>> Any advice appreciated
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dane
>>
>>
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