[asterisk-users] Asterisk with Analogue cards

[Cory Andrews]

Obelix - In a nushell:

FXO ports are for physically plugging in analog POTS phone lines.
FXS ports are for connecting analog devices like phones or fax machines.

>From left to right, starting with the analog POTS line coming into your home 
or office........

>----------------X---------------X-----------X----------------------X----------------X
analog              FXO               Asterisk         FXS        RJ11 Phone 
Analog Phone
POTS            interface               pbx          interface          cord 
or Fax Machine

The number of FXO ports you need is dictated by the number of analog phone 
lines you want to integrate with your Asterisk PBX.  The number of FXS ports 
is dictated by the number of analog phones or fax machines you want to 
connect to your Asterisk PBX.

I would suggest spending some time studying the Asterisk WIKI at 
www.voip-info.org  Everything you need to know is there, and more.

The X100P (clone) and the, albeit more expensive, Digium version, are 
basically winmodem, like the type many computer users have in their PC's for 
"dialup" internet access.  If you are more of a hobbyist, and are operating 
on a shoestring budget, than buy an X100P clone and give it a go.

If you are serious about building an Asterisk system to service your 
business, or even for primary residential use, I would strongly encourage 
you to obtain the Digium version.

The clone X100P cards are not reliable, and many users have problem with 
echo using the clone cards.  Spend a little more and buy the Digium version. 
Not only will you be much more likely to have a positive experience with 
your Asterisk deployment, but you will also be supporting a company who is 
constantly working to improve the software that has enabled literally 
thousands of entrepreneurs around the world to create viable business for 
themselves.

Cory J Andrews
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Buffalo, NY 14225
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Obelix" <asterisklists at adontendev.net>
To: "Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion" 
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Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 8:57 PM
Subject: [asterisk-users] Asterisk with Analogue cards


>
> After playing with Asterisk on a pure VoIP basis I am ready to start 
> Asterisk
> with analogue lines.
>
> I have looked around and everything seems to start with TDM400P with 
> various
> options and the very basic X100P.
>
> Is there some guide to the TDM400P and how it all hangs together. All this 
> FXO
> and FXS options have me at a loss.
>
> What is the X100p capable of, and how does it relate to the more expensive
> versions?
>
> /Obelix
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