Setting Up FreePBX with FixedLine Telephone

General Help
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Hi guys, I am trying to set up FreePBX for the first time in my office but I am not sure what do I need to do for the correct configuration. I have the elements which appear in the below picture, these are:

 

  • Internet + phone line from provider (RJ-11 terminal)

 

  • FreePBX PC with 4 Ethernet Network cards

 

  • 24 ports switch
  • 3 rooms with 1×IP Phone + 1×PC for each.

 

I already configured extensions for each IP Phone successfully(they are able to do internal call between them). Now I need each IP phone to be able to utilize the provided external telephone line.

I believe that I need to put some device in the dotted line marked with “???” in the above picture. Can you kindly guide me what that device is called, from where I can purchase it (ebay link if possibl)? And What is the extra configuration do I need to set in my FreePBX machine in order let the IP Phones able to receive/send call by the external telephone line?

Your help would highly be appreciated.

2

You need an ATA with an FXO port (google FXO ATA) I have not used any of these so I can’t make a recommendation.

OR

An FXO card (or card with FXO module).

http://rhinoequipment.com/R4FXO.aspx
http://www.sangoma.com/products/a200-2-24-port-expandable-analog-voice-board/

3

Thanks for your helpful reply, is the following device fit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlocked-Linksys-SPA3000-SPA-3000-SIP-VOIP-FXS-FXO-PSTN-Phone-Adapter-/170913313952?pt=US_VoIP_Phone_Adapters&hash=item27cb3a34a0

4

Two things…

  1. I wouldn’t buy ebay for something like this, you’re taking a chance of a bad board.
  2. Try http://www.grandstream.com/ or voipsupply.com for Grandstream ATAs… they’re cheap and I’ve never had a real problem with them
5

You can also now purchase Grandstream products within the Schmooze FreePBX Portal, so you get the hardware you need, and support the project at the same time.

http://www.schmoozecom.com/oss-signup.php

6

I connect PSTN line (RJ11) to ATA d-link DVG-2102S and from the WAN Ethernet port(RJ45) to the freepbx server and from the freepbx server (RJ45) to the switch , Is this the right way or I should connect the ATA to the the switch direct. And what is the correct configuration for the ATA. Kindly help me I am new on voip and freepbx.
I’ll be highly appreciate If any one could give direct help.

Regards