Asterisk

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-	=== How do I dial from the CLI? ===	+	=== How do I use "Console commands" (transfer, dial, answer, hangup) from the cli? ===
-	You'll need chan_oss for that. chan_oss provides a "dial" command form the CLI that literally connects the sound card (via chan_oss) to the outgoing line. By including the module chan_oss, you'll find a new "dial" command on the CLI.	+	You'll need chan_oss for that. Chan_oss connects the sound card to the outgoing line.
		+	By default it is disabled to include the module chan_oss, you will need to edit a section of the modules.conf file to match the sample below:
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		+	<pre>
		+	; Load either OSS or ALSA, not both
		+	; By default, load OSS only (automatically) and do not load ALSA
		+	;
		+	noload => chan_alsa.so
		+	;noload => chan_oss.so
		+	</pre>
	=== I configured a new IVR and clicked the check box that states "Enable Directory". When I call in and type # I get "I'm sorry, that's not a valid extension." What did I do wrong? ===		=== I configured a new IVR and clicked the check box that states "Enable Directory". When I call in and type # I get "I'm sorry, that's not a valid extension." What did I do wrong? ===

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To learn more about Asterisk and its partners you can visit their website at Asterisk.org.

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Download 3 Hardware 4 Software 5 Tutorials 6 FAQs 6.1 How do I use "Console commands" (transfer, dial, answer, hangup) from the cli? 6.2 I configured a new IVR and clicked the check box that states "Enable Directory". When I call in and type # I get "I'm sorry, that's not a valid extension." What did I do wrong? 6.3 How do I enable Attended Transfer?

Introduction

Asterisk is an open source PBX system then runs on the Linux operating system.

I support Asterisk because of its price benefits and ease of expansion.

Some key features of Asterisk are listed below.

• Voicemail to eMail
• Softphone (Computer Based Phone) support
• Analog Phone Support (PSTN)
• ISDN PRI support for DID based routing
• VoIP support

Download

Hardware

Software

Tutorials

• Asterisk Echo

FAQs

How do I use "Console commands" (transfer, dial, answer, hangup) from the cli?

You'll need chan_oss for that. Chan_oss connects the sound card to the outgoing line. By default it is disabled to include the module chan_oss, you will need to edit a section of the modules.conf file to match the sample below:

; Load either OSS or ALSA, not both
; By default, load OSS only (automatically) and do not load ALSA
;
noload => chan_alsa.so
;noload => chan_oss.so

I configured a new IVR and clicked the check box that states "Enable Directory". When I call in and type # I get "I'm sorry, that's not a valid extension." What did I do wrong?

You must install Information Services, It provides a number of applications accessible by feature codes:

• Company directory
• Call Trace (last call information)
• Echo Test
• Speaking Clock
• Speak Current Extension Number

More info: http://aussievoip.com.au/wiki/freePBX-Features

How do I enable Attended Transfer?

Update your features.conf file to reflect the settings below:

[featuremap]
blindxfer => #                  ; Blind Transfer
disconnect => *9                ; Disconnect Call
automon => *0                   ; One Touch Record
atxfer => *                     ; Attended Xfer