I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server
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@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
This leaves two options, maybe three depending on how you look at it.
- self host an install of FreePBX - either on a server at home, or you buy space in some DC have equipment, etc, etc. and install FreePBX from ISO.
- Get an account on DigitalOcean (I think PBXs work from their network) and build a FreePBX from scratch - this is rather complex, doable, but not what I could call simple.
It's not hard. I might have an install script for it soon. I have one for CentOS 7 but FreePBX isn't 100% there.
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@fuznutz04 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
Well, I was going to suggest getting an account on Vultr because they allow you to upload your own ISO and build VMs, but according to @scottalanmiller Vultr's network has issues with PBXs, so that's not really an option.
When did this happen? What issues are people having, and is this a new discovery on Vultr?
Issue is SIP mangling. Traffic comes in but is unreliable.
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So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
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@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
When a mommy and daddy FreePBX server love each other very much....
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@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
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@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
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@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
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@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
Same as with anything. Don't think of a PBX as special. How do you get a normal phone line?
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@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
There is no modulation. This is TCP/IP just like a website. Don't think of VoIP as a special case. It's not.
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@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@fuznutz04 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
Well, I was going to suggest getting an account on Vultr because they allow you to upload your own ISO and build VMs, but according to @scottalanmiller Vultr's network has issues with PBXs, so that's not really an option.
When did this happen? What issues are people having, and is this a new discovery on Vultr?
New as in the last six months. We've never seen Vultr work. We have a ticket open with them.
Funny, since you saw it work at MangoCon (briefly because I ran out of time).
Additionally, @Bundy-Associates uses it all day every day without issue. -
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
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@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
Never buy that. Ever.
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@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@fuznutz04 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
Well, I was going to suggest getting an account on Vultr because they allow you to upload your own ISO and build VMs, but according to @scottalanmiller Vultr's network has issues with PBXs, so that's not really an option.
When did this happen? What issues are people having, and is this a new discovery on Vultr?
New as in the last six months. We've never seen Vultr work. We have a ticket open with them.
Funny, since you saw it work at MangoCon (briefly because I ran out of time).
Additionally, @Bundy-Associates uses it all day every day without issue.Weird. We had three test systems with them, all are having traffic issues. Which DCs are you in?
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@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
Never buy that. Ever.
We've had great luck with it.
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It's possible that Vultr is only having issues with some carriers. But the same PBX can be moved to RS with the same line and works instantly.
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@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@fuznutz04 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
Well, I was going to suggest getting an account on Vultr because they allow you to upload your own ISO and build VMs, but according to @scottalanmiller Vultr's network has issues with PBXs, so that's not really an option.
When did this happen? What issues are people having, and is this a new discovery on Vultr?
New as in the last six months. We've never seen Vultr work. We have a ticket open with them.
Funny, since you saw it work at MangoCon (briefly because I ran out of time).
Additionally, @Bundy-Associates uses it all day every day without issue.Weird. We had three test systems with them, all are having traffic issues. Which DCs are you in?
The only one in production, and thus can verify consistency with, is Chicago.
MangoCon was on a northeast one. Do not recall which. That one could easily have had issues and not known as it was only used briefly.
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@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
Never buy that. Ever.
We've had great luck with it.
You have also wasted your money. Even $1/month wasted is a mistake and shows bad business practices as you so often say.
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@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
Never buy that. Ever.
We've had great luck with it.
Specifically regarding the one you use (VoicePulse 4 channel unlimited inbound for $11), it has not been purchasable for over a year, likely 2 now. So stop recommending it.
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@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@fuznutz04 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
Well, I was going to suggest getting an account on Vultr because they allow you to upload your own ISO and build VMs, but according to @scottalanmiller Vultr's network has issues with PBXs, so that's not really an option.
When did this happen? What issues are people having, and is this a new discovery on Vultr?
New as in the last six months. We've never seen Vultr work. We have a ticket open with them.
Funny, since you saw it work at MangoCon (briefly because I ran out of time).
Additionally, @Bundy-Associates uses it all day every day without issue.Weird. We had three test systems with them, all are having traffic issues. Which DCs are you in?
The only one in production, and thus can verify consistency with, is Chicago.
MangoCon was on a northeast one. Do not recall which. That one could easily have had issues and not known as it was only used briefly.
We've not tried Chicago. We have tested NY and Atlanta.
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@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@JaredBusch said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@scottalanmiller said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@DustinB3403 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@Dashrender said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
@wirestyle22 said in I'm a noob, how do I make a FreePBX server:
So once I build the server, what service do I need to reach the outside world + 911? How does that work with self-hosted?
You'll purchase a SIP trunk from some place like VOIP.MS or any of a dozen other providers.
They will give you connection information that you put into your FreePBX.Additionally, you can purchase a DID (direct inward dial - basically a phone number) that will then route calls to your FreePBX server. You'll also put that information into the FreePBX server.
As for specific 911 setup - yeah JB or someone else will have to respond.
So I'm understanding this correctly, my server is connecting to the SIP Trunk.
The SIP Trunk is modulating the signal for me to provide phone services.
Is this correct?How much does this run? I bet there is an additional fee for 911 services.
EDIT: Wow. Super cheap.
yeah in the continental US it's $0.01 / minute.
Insanely cheap
Some services offer unlimited free incoming calls, too.
Never buy that. Ever.
We've had great luck with it.
You have also wasted your money. Even $1/month wasted is a mistake and shows bad business practices as you so often say.
We get heavy load I'm told so that the cost is actually very good because of the continuous incoming calls.
