[Mac-telephony-list] VOiP Gateways / Bridges

[Mario J Dominguez via List]

Flavio.

The Epygo Quadro is a VoIP PBX, it works in the same way that an Asterisk
box.
We are selling Quadros in Argentina an Venezuela and every thing work smooth

Best Regards
Mario



On 6/2/07 11:54 AM, "Flavio Donadio via List"
<mac-telephony-list at mactelephony.net> wrote:

> Hello!
> 
> 
> I am considering switching from my hardware PBX (which kind of sucks,
> to be honest) to an Asterisk/Afelio/OpenPBX/Whatever-based solution
> for a long time now.
> 
> I already asked some questions, got some answers, but I'm still not
> confident enough. The hardware I need is still a little expensive for
> my budget. I am afraid of cheap stuff, since I already got
> disappointed with my current setup. I want to get a "permanent"
> solution.
> 
> We have an E1 with 30 voice channels, digital R2 signalling, supplied
> by Embratel, one of the biggest enterprise-oriented telcos in Brazil.
> Last time I checked, people suggested me a VoIP gateway which, from
> my understanding, is a box that connects to the central office
> through my E1 (which "runs" over a radio link) and communicates with
> a switch or PBX through an IP network, using SIP, IAX, H.323 or
> whatever...
> 
> So, with this in mind, I think I need at least a VoIP gateway and a
> computer (Asterisk server). I would also need a way to connect my
> extensions to the server, and that could be made through a lot of
> different ways: FXO ports for analog phones; software IP phones on
> computers on the network; and hardware IP phones on the wired network
> (or Wi-Fi phones on a wireless network).
> 
> Well... If that's correct, I am figuring a set-up like this:
> 
> € Epygi Quadro E1/T1;
> € PowerMac G3 350MHz;
> € Linksys WIP300 Wi-Fi phones.
> 
> I am considering the Wi-Fi IP phones because I already have a
> wireless network set-up and running well. Though, the 3Com AP seems
> to be a little crappier than I thought it would be and I am
> considering switching it for a better one.
> 
> My questions:
> 
> 1. Have anyone here used the Epygi Quadro E1/T1? Is it any good? Is
> there any good (or better) hardware at the same cost ($2,300.00 USD)
> or even cheaper? I am considering it because it is certified by
> Anatel (the equivaldent to FCC here in Brazil). Cost is a serious
> concern to me but, as I said, I am afraid of cheaper and crappy
> stuff. This is the cheapest gateway I've found that seems to be good
> enough.
> 
> 2. I considered the G3 because I have no use for it as of now, and
> see no chance in putting it to any use. This box is getting old fast,
> but I think it's still a good machine and I can mount it on my rack
> with the appropriate hardware. Will it handle 10 to 15 extensions (I
> have 7 extensions now and don't expect having more than 15 in the
> next 18 months or so)? From what I have seen on this list, I guess
> this G3 will do the job.
> 
> 3. The Linksys WIP300 is the cheapest alternative from a recognized
> name-brand that I've seen. Is there anything better than that at the
> same price point? Is there anything good enough that is even cheaper?
> 
> 4. From the specs of the equipments, I see that G.729 would be a
> great codec choice, since all the equipment supports it and it
> delivers good audio quality. Also, there would be no codec
> conversion. I do not plan on using a VoIP provider now; I just want
> VoIP on my internal structure.
> 
> Well... I guess that's it for now. This message is really long
> already. I know I should pay for this kind of consuting service, but
> I am shamelessly asking for some free advice on the list before I
> consider putting money on this project. Sorry if I am being
> inconvenient and, if I do, please let me know.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Flavio Donadio
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