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Personal VoIP Network: Suggestions Requested

akarui.tomodachi@gmail.com
19 Feb 2007 09:18:39 -0800

Hi:

I am thinking of creating a "dedicated personal VoIP network" to
connect my parent's home phone (in India) with mine in Canada. I have
a very little knowledge about the VoIP technology, but after a brief
research, my undersatnding about the architechture of the VoIP is as
below:

Phone(POTS)+---+PC+---+Gateway+---------+(Internet)+---------+Gateway
+---+PC+---+Phone(POTS)
|
|
|
|
|
Line+-----------------
+
+------------------+Line

<========== in Canada ======>
<========= in India =========>

To install the system, I may need following components in both
locations:

1) Each PC (Windows XP) at both locations should have:
a) Network card connected to internet services;
b) Gatekeeper and Call Processing software been installed and running;
c) Phone line from wall is connected to the RJ11 port (line);
d) Phone is connected to the RJ11 port (phone);
2) Each Gateway (either PCI card or modem like box) connected to the
PC at one side and other to the internet (either through modem or home
network router).

Now, I have questions and need your suggestions:

1) What Gatekeeper and Call Processing software should I use ? (I
prefer open source and free).
2) Where can I buy a good "Gateway" (PCI card or modem like box) ?
3) Do I need any management software installed in the PC (for
configuration) ?

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