Asterisk

From Luke Jackson

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

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 dial 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.

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: [1]