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Variable number of users in sip.conf [closed]

I set up my first asterisk server and things are working great. I have sip users set up like so in my sip.conf: [1001] type=friend callerid=1001 secret=1001 host=dynamic nat=yes allow=gsm [1002] ...
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PBXact Behind ASA 5505 nat udp range 10000-20000

I'm installing a new pbxact phone server onsite and I've ran into an issue using a 3rd party sip, I've got the acl's for the traffic created and the traffic is allowed, I'm assuming i need to create a ...
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Provisioning SIP Phones over the internet

I have a few SIP Phones that are located of site and connect to my PBX over the internet to make calls. For some reason one of these phones has become unprovisioned. In my office phones get ...
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Can anybody explain why to use Asterisk PBX rather than standard PBX from Matrix or Siemens [closed]

Can anybody explain why open-source Asterisk is favourable in comparison with a traditional PBX system from a vendor such as NEC/Syntel/Matrix or Siemens.
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Elastix and two ISDN lines

Since I am not an expert on communications, I will describe everything from the user perspective. We had a PBX with elastix embedded and two ISDN cards in it (we have two isdn lines). The mobo of the ...
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PBX with Fax and Google Voice

Looking to replace/port my home number which I use for mainly faxing for my home business to a PBX server ( Thinking Asterisk or Elastix ). My question is: Does Asterisk/Elastix support Faxing ( ...
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Is a PBX responsible for routing calls, or is that handled by the provider?

I am setting up a PBX that external users will connect to and I was wondering how important PBX placement was. Are calls routed through the PBX itself, or do they go directly through the provider ...
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GUI for Asterisk 1.8.8 on Debian 6

Can someone point me towards a tutorial for installing either FreePBX, or a Webmin GUI for Asterisk 1.8.8 on Debian 6? Asterisk Thirdlane Multi Tenant PBX Manager and Asterisk Thirdlane PBX Manager ...
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Can you please explain the difference between PBX and soft switch in less technical terms?

Asterisk is an open source PBX and FreeSWITCH is an open source soft switch. Source: http://www.freeswitch.org/node/117 Can you please explain the difference between PBX and soft switch in less ...
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Elastix(Asterisk) Slow to repsond on incoming PSTN line

I setup a PBX with asterisk and Elastix as a web GUI. I have all incoming calls set to ring to a ring group of our office personnel in a ringall format. The only issue is the time for Asterisk to ...
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Asterisk configuration for voicemail emails through GMail SMTP server not working

I am trying to configure Asterisk (running on AstLinux) to send emails when it receives voicemails through GMail's SMTP server, but it is not working. I do not receive any emails, and I get the ...
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Asterisk - which protocol/technology is using? [closed]

Asterisk installed on Linux server by other admin. I am trying to find out which communication protocol/technology is currently using on Asterisk? Eg: isdn, voip, acd, etc. I dont know which one is ...
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Sip configuration for Elastix, for Terrasip (Provider) with Multiple DIDs

I have just purchased several DIDs with Terrasip I have configured my Elastix (freepbx) SIP trunk according to their suggestion: Please follow this template configuration. (valid for outbound/inbound ...
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VoIP PBX, custom build or appliance?

I'm looking for advices regarding VoIP products. I need to build an in-house VoIP PBX for one of my company's office, and while I'm fairly sure we will go with Asterisk (still leaving the door open to ...
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What is PBX in a Flash's default root password if you did an automated install?

I'm stuck! The answer is somewhere out there on the web (I used to have it!) but I can't seem to find it now in my moment of need!
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Asterisk debug dialplan with incoming number and callerid

How to debug dialplan with incoming CallerID ? im haveing context [pstn] with incoming _1000 number and CallerID = 123123123 ("external number of calling person") How can i locally check this ...
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It is possible to set up an Asterisk PBX running on EC2 and have reliable call quality?

There is an EC2 kernel with a 1000Hz clock, which I have successfully used to set up Asterisk etc already, but I am wondering if other issues (e.g. transit from London to Dublin to London- our current ...
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What is a fairly accepted endpoints to concurrent calls ratio for a PBX?

Hey guys! Not too positive about the relevance of this question to Server Fault, but I'll let you guys poke around at it anyway. :) I'm trying to figure out what an accepted ratio of endpoints to ...
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Asterisk server for unlimited cell phone calling?

Does anyone know if Asterisk server can do the following? I have 10 freelance programmers each working from a different city, each with their own cell phone. I want to have one business phone number ...
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In laymen terms, what is PBX or Asterisk server?

I'm trying to understand what a PBX or Asterisk server is. I don't understand the explanations I've found on websites via Google or wikipedia because they use too many technology words I'm unfamiliar ...
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What are some potential uses of Asterisk (PBX) for a “power user”

So I read a lot of good things about Asterisk. I am not however looking to run a call center or small business setup. I am still interested what potential uses it has for me as a "power user" and ...
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In a Asterisk PBX system, is hardware echo cancellation necessary?

I am pricing out hardware for 2 Asterisk (trixbox) systems, they are both smaller (one is a 4 line and the other is a 8 line, both analog TDM800p and TDM400p respectively) installs. And the one thing ...
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Asterisk call failure timeout

I am using Asterisk and there seems to be a problem with the delay that the server answers a call. What actually happens is that the caller hears a busy tone and then hangs up, but a channel is opened ...
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Where can I get some real life CDR/SMDR/AMA logs from asterisk or ther IP based switch?

In order to develop some generic call accounting software I need some sample logs from IP based PBX. Where can I get some? - I need more than 100 records, preferably using both SIP and telephony ...
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Is there an alternative to the “3CX Assistant” for use with an Asterisk system?

I am researching possibilities for my next PBX system, and am trying to decide between 3CX and AsteriskNOW. The only thing I don’t like about 3CX is the recurring cost of keeping the software ...
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regular IVR uptime testing

Greetings I am looking for a services, that can test my IVR system for regular uptime testing, I am based in South Africa, so I would like a local service, but I do realise I might have to get a ...
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Is there a stable cross-platform softphone? Or a Linux-only one?

We use an Asterisk based solution as our PBX, and although we've found hardphones work flawlessly, we have yet to find a reliable softphone. The basic requirement is that it allows multiple calls and ...