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<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hello
Phil,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>8
Digital Lines might be a fractional PRI line, or it may be that you have 4 Basic
Rate (BRI) ISDN Lines. Is there just one line coming from the "wall" or are
there 4?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Hardware wise, there are many different cards that you can
use.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
Diva Server range of cards have hardware echo cancellation, but cost more than a
basic card. It's up to your budget and the quality you need.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Caller
ID is fully supported by this card.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
card is easy to install and instructions can be found on this
page:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><A
href="http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-Asterisk+Eicon+Diva+CAPI+ISDN">http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-Asterisk+Eicon+Diva+CAPI+ISDN</A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If you
have 4 BRI lines then a Diva Server 4BRI would be
appropriate.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If you
have a fractional PRI line with 8 Channels then you can use a Diva Server PRI
E1/T1-8M</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If you
are only using the card for a Voice calls only, then a Diva Server -V series
card is most appropriate. If you need to fax aswell, then you will need a normal
Diva Server card.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Please
let me know if you need any more info.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Thanks</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=440511711-24012006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>David</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>phil.dawson@marnock.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> 24 January 2006
10:37<BR><B>To:</B> asterisk-users@lists.digium.com<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[Asterisk-Users] Simple setup ...<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>Hi,</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>I'm
currently looking to run Asterisk in the office to replace an old PBX and
would appreciate a little help. We are moving offices and will have 8
digital lines. My questions are:</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>As there are 8 digital lines is this known as PRI?</FONT> <BR><FONT
face=sans-serif size=2>Which Digium card would be the best fit?</FONT>
<BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Would you recommend looking at the echo
cancellation cards?</FONT> <BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>We are UK based:
is caller id supported by Asterisk for the card that you would
recommend?</FONT> <BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Any other tips / possible
pitfalls would be helpful.</FONT> <BR><BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Thank you in advance!</FONT> <BR><BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Phil.</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>