The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video
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@biglittle said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
I basically just knew VOIP existed and that's about it. Now having to troubleshoot soft phones and hard phones and the occasional strange soft phone-hard phone combo, it's more on my mind.
Just did a bunch of QoS videos that should be posted to the channel in the next few days that will help with some understanding of VoIP networking as well.
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@jaredbusch said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Details for those that want more: https://mangolassi.it/topic/11322/jared-busch-voip
Really enjoyed this video session. I understand there are many business advantages but out of curiosity are there any cool things you can do at home with voip that are unusual and you can't do with cell service?
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@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jaredbusch said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Details for those that want more: https://mangolassi.it/topic/11322/jared-busch-voip
Really enjoyed this video session. I understand there are many business advantages but out of curiosity are there any cool things you can do at home with voip that are unusual and you can't do with cell service?
Sure, like having different extensions for every room and/or family member, calling from room to room, calling securely without the government having access to your calls, video calling, having conference rooms, adding in friends and family to the PBX so that you can all call each other with just extensions, call recording, instant call records, etc.
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I do some of those things. Like my dad in NY has an extension on our PBX, so my kids can call my dad anytime and the calls are totally internal and free. He still has to pay for land line calls and has essentially no cell service at his home. And only one of my kids owns a cell phone, so the other can still make calls.
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@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
I do some of those things. Like my dad in NY has an extension on our PBX, so my kids can call my dad anytime and the calls are totally internal and free. He still has to pay for land line calls and has essentially no cell service at his home. And only one of my kids owns a cell phone, so the other can still make calls.
those are some really cool things and very attractive. I have only setup basic stuff so far but need to experiment more.
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I like having a PBX for home. And if you decide to operate one for friends and family, it can be great production experience. And add some neat features for them.
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Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
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@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
Internet access is still the issue over there.
Sure if you have T-mobile (i.e. it works in your home area) you have fewer issues.
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@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
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@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Or use a softphone on your computer, or use the console to the PBX
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@dashrender said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Or use a softphone on your computer, or use the console to the PBX
better ideas if traveling. good points thanks
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@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@dashrender said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Or use a softphone on your computer, or use the console to the PBX
better ideas if traveling. good points thanks
I have used the PBX from all over the world, SO handy.
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@dashrender said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
Internet access is still the issue over there.
Sure if you have T-mobile (i.e. it works in your home area) you have fewer issues.
One would assume that any apartment that you get will have internet access.
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@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Yup, I use Linphone on both my cell phone and my laptop, so don't need any hardware. Unless I'm setting up an office, then I'll get a desk phone, but that's rare. Works great.
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@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Yup, I use Linphone on both my cell phone and my laptop, so don't need any hardware. Unless I'm setting up an office, then I'll get a desk phone, but that's rare. Works great.
thanks i will check that out
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@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Yup, I use Linphone on both my cell phone and my laptop, so don't need any hardware. Unless I'm setting up an office, then I'll get a desk phone, but that's rare. Works great.
thanks i will check that out
A lot of people don't like Linphone, but I've had good luck with it.
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@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@jmoore said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
@scottalanmiller said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
Also, your home PBX will work from overseas. Something a lot of cell services will not do, or will not do for free.
oh did not think of that. just need stable connection and bring your phone with you ?
Yup, I use Linphone on both my cell phone and my laptop, so don't need any hardware. Unless I'm setting up an office, then I'll get a desk phone, but that's rare. Works great.
thanks i will check that out
A lot of people don't like Linphone, but I've had good luck with it.
I prefer ZoIPer over Linphone on iOS devices. I do not use a softphone on laptop/desktop so I have no preference there.
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When I installed Zoiper i got alot of random SIP Registration attempts from my IP to my PBX. It stopped when I uninstalled it, so I haven't touched it since.
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@brianlittlejohn said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
When I installed Zoiper i got alot of random SIP Registration attempts from my IP to my PBX. It stopped when I uninstalled it, so I haven't touched it since.
That's not surprising, your cell phone can change IPs as you move around your city, join random WIFI, etc.
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@brianlittlejohn said in The Basics of VoIP SAMIT Video:
When I installed Zoiper i got alot of random SIP Registration attempts from my IP to my PBX. It stopped when I uninstalled it, so I haven't touched it since.
If they are from your IP, what's wrong with that?
