Category Archives: Technical Advice
Ask Mr. Andrews: Please Help, I’m a Newb!
Q: Dear Mr. Andrews - I am new to Asterisk and VoIP enabled PBXes in general…can you point to any resources that will help me expand my knowledge?
A: The wonderful thing about technologies like Asterisk, FreeSwitch, trixbox and other “open source” platforms is the sense of community and opportunities for open exchange of ideas and [...]
QoS For Small Networks
Today we’re going to configure a Linksys Router for VoIP QoS. Most modern routers offer some sort of this feature. I just picked Linksys because it is so common. First, let’s explain what it is and what it does. So,what is QoS? It stands for Quality of Service and it is a way [...]
Ask Mr. Andrews: What is a DID?
Q: Dear Mr. Andrews, What is a DID?
A: The term “DID” stands for “Direct Inward Dial”, and describes a feature offered by traditional telephone operators. For example, my direct number at work “716-250-3402” is a DID number, which we essentially “rent’ from our provider. Telephony companies allocate a range of DID numbers within [...]