GVSip and OBi devices
azrobert:
The following is to set the record straight.
My post on PIAF under VMWare was posted about 2 years ago.
At the time I wanted to see if I could get Asterisk running.
I had a Shuttle XS-35 computer running Windows XP used for testing.
I didn't want to remove XP, so I installed PIAF under VMWare.
It was basically just a toy.
There were several posts about CNAM, so just for a challenge I setup the CNAM lookup on PIAF.
I DO NOT use this procedure for myself.
I have a provider (not Callcentric) that supplies CNAM.
Since then I bought a Raspberry Pi and installed Raspbx.
I have installed a few functions on the Pi, but nothing related to my daily telephone use.
When everyone thought GV was going away, I installed both GV callback methods.
I have a fax to email function and a couple other things.
Now comparing our CNAM methods.
1st, my setup will not work as posted.
The call from the OBi to Raspbx is an Anonymous call and will be rejected.
I know 2 ways to correct this.
Change Raspbx to accept Anonymous calls (not recommended) or add a trunk pointing to the OBi's IP address. Now the call will not be considered Anonymous.
My setup:
1 trunk definition
1 extension
1 inbound route
Your setup, I think:
1 custom context
1 trunk
1 Perl script (needing mods)
1 custom extension
I have a bare bones Raspbx that doesn't have an edit function, so I would need to use WinSCP to install the Perl script, custom extension and the custom context.
I do not have the Perl modules, so I would need Putty to install them (I don't have a monitor or keyboard connected to my Raspbx).
You really don't think your setup is more complicated than mine? Someone familiar with Asterisk wouldn't have trouble, but a newbie would have a more difficult time installing your method.
For Identifying the GV trunk just add another extension and inbound route to my setup for the 2nd line. Route 1st extension to SP3 and the 2nd to SP4. Add a distinctive ring tone to SP4. Now you don't have to look at the CNAM to determine the trunk.
lrosenman:
No perl (CallerID SuperFecta is part of the IPBX Distro).
I do have one Python script that runs nightly to scrape my contacts, but that's optional.
azrobert:
I had to install Superfecta separately using Module Admin. Before posting I took a quick look and didn't see any Perl folders. If Superfecta needs Perl maybe it gets installed at the same time or maybe I'm wrong. I don't think it makes much of a difference either way.
lrosenman:
As you say, it doesn't matter either way.
I don't have the luxury of being able to send both GV's to separate Asterisk extensions, since I have the Vitelity trunk as well.
I think we're arguing for no particular reason.
What I have works *FOR ME*. If others have other ways, great.
Let's all learn.
azrobert:
lrosenman,
A few years ago I checked out the free service OpenNAM and they were horrible. Recently when I was playing with Superfecta they seemed solid. I don't use Raspbx for my daily telephone use, but a tried about a dozen CIDs and OpenCNAM found them all. I just now tried 2 telemarketer's CIDs and OpenCNAM found them too. Maybe you should check them out. It might save you a few dollars.
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