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Asterisk and Linux to Build Secure VoIP Connection

Posted by samzenpus on from the talk-all-day dept.

Beave writes "Using Linux and the Asterisk PBX, it is possible to build a secure, cost effective VoIP (and traditional PSTN) PBX solutions. This article shows you how to take advantage of various hardware, software and tricks to accomplish this goal within a limited budget."

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  1. This is cool... by dealsites · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Be sure to check out this article on a sweet Asterisk implementation.
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  2. Our solution by frankthechicken · · Score: 5, Interesting

    At my office we all have our own x-boxes, and using the X-box live service, we are able to happily communicate with each other at a very competetive pricing structure.

    The solution offers a simple text messaging scheme, and conference calling facillities.

    I can fully recommend this solution to any businesses looking for a cost effective VoIP.

  3. Re:Well, Skype just works. by joormotha · · Score: 4, Interesting

    It is also loaded with spyware. Sharman Networks (creators of Kazaa) wrote this software. Use at your own risk.

  4. Re:Shows you how? by itwerx · · Score: 4, Interesting

    although I have to pay them anyway for the callerid

    You'll still get it even if you don't pay for it because it's a PITA to truly turn it off in the switch and the telcos never bother. :)
    Call 'em up, ask 'em what the caller-id charge is for, when they explain tell 'em you don't need it and please take it off and voila' - you'll still have it without having to pay...

  5. Is Asterisk Ready for Home Users? by PetoskeyGuy · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I have two incoming phone lines here. Is a PBX like Asterisk only cost-effective for office environments where they are paying thousands per month for bandwidth, or can this also be used to replace my current 2 line POTS setup?

    I have some spare computers, and would love the add voice mail, caller id, etc. Just wondering about keeping my existing phone numbers and monthly costs. When would I break even?

  6. Re:Well, Skype just works. by finkployd · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Everything I have read and everyone I have talked to said there is no spyware in skype (as they claim). It is easy to check, spyware would communicate with the mothership somehow, just run a packet sniffer.

    What leads you to believe it has spyware? Because the Kazaa guys wrote it? Any actual evidence?

    Finkployd

  7. Re:Consumer broadband? by DA-MAN · · Score: 3, Interesting

    They connected their Asterisk PBX to the PSTN through a $500 card to a T1. How can I connect my Asterisk to my cablemodem (3/0.5Mbps)? What does it connect to over the WAN to complete calls to the global PSTN? Is it 100% reliable, with a complete footprint in urban areas, and failover to the rest of the POTS phones in the world?

    Simple, use ethernet and get a voip provider instead of using a PSTN T1. I currently use http://connect.voicepulse.com/, and that works great for me. Pretty cool, because you can have multiple incoming calls over one connection.

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