VOIP Setup 1

[easternfunk]

I am looking to implement VOIP on my Norstar MISC running version 5. I need it for making long distance calls for the most part. We would like to keep a few of our analog lines for backup.

Are there any sites that have a guide on how to get started. I have to admit I am pretty new to the whole phone system and just had it dumped on me. I have done some searching but have yet to find a guide.

 

[hawks]

What type of Voip service is it and how is it handed off to you?

 

[easternfunk]

I have not even got that far yet. I just started investigating my options today. At this point any option is open. We really don't have that big of a system. We currently have 8 lines and around 30-40 phones. Many of our phones are very low usage.

 

[METROCOMM]

make sure whatever voip provider you go with supports cpc
calling party disconnect so you can have disc supv enabled and prevent hung lines.

 

[Arr]

There is a Norstar Gateway configurable for this application.

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[cain12]

If you just get an unlocked PAP2 adapter or Sipura SPA2000 adapter, connect it to two of your analog ports and network, then sign up two accounts with

http://www.sipphone.com,

each with a different email address. Input the account information into the PAP2 or SPA2000 adapter.

Make those two lines into a seperate pool, say pool C. Add route and access code for pool C as number 8 or whatever the number you like. Now, dial 8 to get VOIP lines for long distance and dial 9 for local calls.

I have done that to our phone system and working great. Let me know you have any problem with it.

 

[cain12]

Or you can purchase those adapters here:

http://sipphone.com/adapters/

they are sold by sipphone.com, so they are being supported by sipphone.com.

 

[Crowtalks]

If you go with the gateway and Nortel IP phones, you'll need a combo card for the DTMF capability and probably a Contivity router on the far end. Also realize that if you use IP phones across the internet, that you are taking a chance losing control of your QoS.

 

[Bob3470]

Cain12 it looks like you have given your Norstar VOIP access. I have been wondering if it is possible to have a softphone on a laptop (maybe wireless) and have it call into the Norstar. Have you tried any thing like that and do you think those units you mentioned would work? Somehow I would want to get DTMF from the remote laptop to get into the N* voicemail. Thanks

 

[Crowtalks]

The method cain12 mentioned is basically the same as Vonage or Sunrocket.

If you want VoIP phones including a softphone, you'll need the gateway type application.

If you just want VoIP dialtone, then go the other route.

 

[Crowtalks]

I had a MAJOR brian fart when I replied to this thread.

The Norstar Gateway is for VoIP trunking only between networks and won't allow a VoIP phone to work with the MICS. I was 100% inaccurate in my reply.

I had just finished fooling with one of my private networks using VoIP phones and BCMs and my mind was stuck in that groove.

 

[mshmc]

Make it easy on yourself, order Vonage business service $49/line unlimited and you can use modular wall jacks to cross connect the vonage boxes to the 66 block(or you can get a special modular terminated 66 block). Works great and you don't need to upgrade any of the cards or software codes in the MICS - it will see and use the vonage lines in the pool just like regular pots lines. I use this setup at 1 of our locations and never had a problem over 14 months!

 

[peterbokunet]

Has anyone connected a T1 on a 0x24 to an asterisk system? I see this as an easy on-ramp for UM applications and "live" CCR menus. I'm guessing that there isn't much chance of finding a soft M7310 solution to use digital ports.

 

[ClineCOM]

I have 3 packet8 VoIP DTA boxes. They are very similar to Vonage.

I have plugged them into my Norstar Equipment and it is very hard to hear the other person on the phone when talking, it cuts out ever 1 to 2 seconds. It's not my DTA from Packet8 as when I have it stand alone, it works fine... Any ideas? I would like to do the same as the original poster, saving on long distance is always nice and would like to make these three DTA boxes, lines 3, 4, and 5 on my employee's phones.

My assumption is that its going digital to analog back to digital that could be causing some problems, but I am no expert... Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Joel Cline