Questions about setup new OBI110 device
twinclouds:
QBZappy:
This looks good. Actually, I took a short cut by using the portal to do an initial set up. Now looked at the result, I have an idea how the configuration should look like after the set up is done. Of course, iandobi's how to is more detailed. I learned a lot from it also.
The only problem I have is I cannot let any 01186 call automatically go to SP2. I replied an old thread to see if I can some answers soon.
Thank you very much for pointing me to the right directions.
Twinclouds
[Edit:] I found the problem was that the my modification in digimap was overwritten as you warned me before. After did what you suggested and set the <**2> prefix. The call was routed correctly. Thanks again for your insight. Now, one question I have is if I not register this device on obitalk portal, will the resetting still happen?
QBZappy:
twinclouds,
I'm certain it is too soon for an opinion, but I'm curious to know what your impressions are of the OBi vs using a PBX solution like Asterisk. Considering your previous work (and effort) with Asterisk. There are at least three OBi forum members (yourself, Mango, and of course Ward Mundy) who have written "How to" articles on how to embed Asterisk on routers or other boards.
I'm wondering if you think this is a step up, or if Asterisk was overkill for a home based solution. Perhaps the fact that GV is embedded in the OBi was the deciding factor, or curiosity just got the better of you.
twinclouds:
Hi, QBZappy:
I have been using the obi110 for a couple of days now. Overall, I am pretty happy to use it as a home telephone system for US (GV) and International (Betamax) calling. I don't see it has anything worse than Asterisk/ATA set-up and use for that purpose, especially for less technically oriented people. Another advantage I found is that this obi box is very power efficient. My Kill-A-Watt meter shows it only consumes about 1 Watt idle and flashing between 1 to 2 Watts during a call. Normally, A Dockstar and a Linksys ATA will consume 4-6 watts together. It is probably not much but at least is "greener" ;). Today, if I just want to have a system for such purpose, I will probably simply use obi devices. When I did the work with asterisk, I don't think I have much choice then.
I probably don't know this device too well yet but if you want to have a PBX system has multiple extensions, I feel a Asterisk based system will be more powerful and flexible to configure. For example, as I learned from a friend of mine, it is pretty straightforward to build virtual distributed telephone network based on ATAs/softphones and an Asterisk PBX by using internet as the backbone. The terminals can be distributed anywhere in the world. Anybody has access to internet can make calls through GV and call each other. His network for his friends and family members is quite reliable as long as the country where the user located does not interfere sip operations. For example, this could happen in China. I don't know if obi can do the same thing. If it can, it will probably need to go through obitalk network. In such a case, an Asterisk system will probably be more powerful and cost less. Of course the operator will have more control over it as well. There might also be a security advantage but this can go either ways.
As for why I am interested in the obi device, mainly it is for curiosity. After working in Telecommunication industry for about 30 years, I decided to retire last June. Even though I still doing some consulting work, I have extra time spent on my hobbies. Computer and electronics are what I have been interested in all my life time. I would like to play with such gadgets whenever and whatever available.
I will keep you posted if I have anything new to report.
Twinclouds
QBZappy:
Quote from: twinclouds on January 26, 2013, 05:57:06 pm
For example, as I learned from a friend of mine, it is pretty straightforward to build virtual distributed telephone network based on ATAs/softphones and an Asterisk PBX by using internet as the backbone. The terminals can be distributed anywhere in the world. Anybody has access to internet can make calls through GV and call each other.
I believe the premise behind the OBiTALK network using individual OBi units as terminals is designed for world wide domination of the voip industry. At least that is what obihai would be hoping for. You will soon learn that each unit is actually designed to be a gateway for another OBi ATA/OBiAPP soft phone. As a matter of fact you can use a variety of different end points to communicate with someone. PSTN, ATA, voip soft phone, even a native GTALK client. When using GV/GTALK the OBi is actually operating as a XMPP to sip gateway. Using SipToSis (http://www.mhspot.com/sts/siptosis.html) it can even be used as a SIP/XMPP to Skype Gateway.
Quote from: twinclouds on January 26, 2013, 05:57:06 pm
I don't know if obi can do the same thing. If it can, it will probably need to go through obitalk network.
For simplicity, the OBiTALK network is the preferred way to go. However direct calling ATA to ATA, or any combination of softphone client to OBi ATA is possible. No server is involved (P2P).
If your needs are relatively simple the OBi ATA will do. Each unit can be considered a separate building block. Just like a child's lego set, in the hands of a skilled person a system could be built up around these units (with some effort).
Let the journey begin. Enjoy.
BEST-
QBZappy
twinclouds:
QBZappy:
Interesting. I certainly want to explore these aspects more. Now, let's suppose I want to use a notebook and my Android phone somewhere in the US or abroad to connect to the obi110 device at home. I want to call a phone number in the US through my obi110 as the gateway and GV. Assume my obi110 is connected to the internet and I know the ip address of my hope router. I can also forward the necessary ports to the obi device. On the other hand, it is not registered to obitalk portal. What I should do? Do you know anything written up in the Forum or elsewhere to explain that?
I have installed the ObiApp but the first thing it asked me to do is to log in. It asked me UserID and Password. Since I didn't registered to ObiTalk, what are my userID and password?
A step by step "How-To" will really be helpful if it has already been written.
Interested to hear from you.
Twinclouds
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