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20th Jul 2017, 10:44 pm | #1 |
Pentode
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
Just realise (duh) that my Linksys PAP2T-NA is not going to allow me to connect my Ri Pi running Asterisk (currently downloading) to the PSTN. Do I need a SPA3102 for this? Is this the cheapest option?
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21st Jul 2017, 12:06 am | #2 |
Dekatron
Join Date: May 2010
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Re: Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
Yes, or alternatively the older SPA-3000 is just as good, It's what I use.
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21st Jul 2017, 9:01 am | #3 |
Dekatron
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Re: Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
Something like a Yeastar TA410 would do this, although with four FXO ports it may be overkill for a small install. They are relatively cheap though.
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21st Jul 2017, 12:09 pm | #4 |
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Re: Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
Of course what we should really be doing is porting our landline numbers out to a VoIP provider, but but that would cease my line and the ADSL.
As I understand it, if the gaining provider specifies the correct "product", the line would be renumbered, not ceased, and the ADSL would not be disturbed. As far as I can see, providers like voipfone do not offer this, and still warn that your line and any service on it will stop if you port the number. Has anyone got an experience at variants to this? Graham. G3ZVT |
21st Jul 2017, 1:51 pm | #5 | |
Pentode
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Re: Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
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What I'd really like is a device with four or six FXS ports and one FXO port for about £100. Am I dreaming? |
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21st Jul 2017, 8:00 pm | #6 |
Heptode
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Flintshire, UK.
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Re: Connecting Ri Pi to PSTN
Not a bad price for an SPA3000 - I've always ordered from the Far East for over ten years and had no problem. Bear in mind that you get an FXS and an FXO port which works out at £15 a line - I usually reckon under £20 per line isn't too bad. When buying always ask if they are 'unlocked' and try to get a UK 3 pin PSU rather than 'a two pin (US/EU) one with a travel adapter'
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