What is FXO and FXS gateway?
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What is FXO and FXS gateway?
An FXS port is a plug on the wall, and an FXO port is a plug on your office phone or a fax machine. When making a call, an FXO device sends a signal to an FXS port. And to answer a call, an FXS port sends a ring voltage to an FXO port to a device.
What is FXO VoIP Gateway?
FXO VoIP Gateways FXO Gateways connect your devices to an outside telephone line and support Failover or Fallback in the event of internet failure or a network crash. An FXO gateway can be implemented to provide access to multiple POTS lines; the gateways normally come in 1, 2, 4, and 8-port configurations.
What is FXS gateway?
An FXS gateway is used to connect one or more lines of a traditional PBX to a VoIP phone system or provider. Alternatively, you can use it to connect analog phones to it and re-use your analog phones with a VoIP phone system.
What is a VoIP server?
A VoIP server is used to connect calls to other telephone networks. As long as you have a high-speed internet connection, which includes a router and modem, you are ready to use a VoIP. A typical VoIP configuration involves a desk phone and a SIP server, which is typically a VoIP service provider.
What is VoIP gateway device?
A VoIP gateway is a stand-alone appliance that converts analog signals to SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and vice versa, allowing connections between legacy telephony infrastructure and modern VoIP networks.
What is a asterisk server?
Asterisk turns an ordinary computer into a communications server. Asterisk powers IP PBX systems, VoIP gateways, conference servers and other custom solutions. It is used by small businesses, large businesses, call centers, carriers and government agencies, worldwide. Asterisk is free and open source.
How do I access Asterisk GUI?
To get to the Asterisk GUI, go to the following address in your browser: http://localhost:8088/asterisk/static/config/cfgbasic.html.
What is Asterisk Manager?
The Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) protocol is a very simple protocol that allows you to communicate and manage your asterisk server, almost completely. It has support to edit/create asterisk configuration files and also manage the calls, clients, agents, dialplan, etc.
