Hi
I'm new to VoIP and looking for some guidance, if you can help.
If it helps, I'm UK-based.
I currently have a single, normal telephone line coming into my house. I've created a 3CX system with their Debian ISO file and created a couple of extensions for test purposes. Rudimentary checks with the iPhone app show that these are working fine (with the limited configuration that I've done, so far).
My idea is that I use VoIP within my house and any external calls go over my existing line with its number presented as it does now. All calls coming into the house will use my existing number and ring on VoIP phones that I've yet to purchase.
Without spending thousands, I'm looking for recommendations/experiences that others have.
I think I need the following:
1) A box to interface 3CX with the outside world. From what I've read, I think a device with a single FXO port will do the trick.
2) A number of handsets - I have an office where a "normal" phone would be fine. i.e. it sits on the desk and stays there. For other handsets, I want to have them wireless so that they can be used anywhere in the house. If possible, I want all the handsets to be able to share a contact list which is stored in 3CX. Even better would be the ability to sync contacts with a MS Office 365 account but I think that's probably only available on the paid-for version of 3CX.
Is it possible to use kit that isn't on the 3CX hardware lists?
Can you help, please?
Many, many thanks in advance.
Philip
I'm new to VoIP and looking for some guidance, if you can help.
If it helps, I'm UK-based.
I currently have a single, normal telephone line coming into my house. I've created a 3CX system with their Debian ISO file and created a couple of extensions for test purposes. Rudimentary checks with the iPhone app show that these are working fine (with the limited configuration that I've done, so far).
My idea is that I use VoIP within my house and any external calls go over my existing line with its number presented as it does now. All calls coming into the house will use my existing number and ring on VoIP phones that I've yet to purchase.
Without spending thousands, I'm looking for recommendations/experiences that others have.
I think I need the following:
1) A box to interface 3CX with the outside world. From what I've read, I think a device with a single FXO port will do the trick.
2) A number of handsets - I have an office where a "normal" phone would be fine. i.e. it sits on the desk and stays there. For other handsets, I want to have them wireless so that they can be used anywhere in the house. If possible, I want all the handsets to be able to share a contact list which is stored in 3CX. Even better would be the ability to sync contacts with a MS Office 365 account but I think that's probably only available on the paid-for version of 3CX.
Is it possible to use kit that isn't on the 3CX hardware lists?
Can you help, please?
Many, many thanks in advance.
Philip
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