asterisk users - Apr 2007 - XO Flex T-1 & Asterisk

I have an XO t-1 line which includes VOIP on 5 lines.  When a call

comes in, it drops the bandwidth on the t1 and when the call is over

bandwidth is restored.  The provided a channel bank which does this. 



My question is, if I use asterisk, then am I losing double bandwidth

for each call?  For example the only way I guess I can connect to the

lines is from the 66block they provided which would serve as POTS

lines.  So, I guess I need to connect them to asterisk using FXO

cards?  My extension would take bandwidth from the t1 and the actual

call running over XO would also take bandwidth, right?



If someone could explain the best way for me to set this up, I would

really appreciate it.


       
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'Your extension' would only use the bandwidth if it is off-site. If your
phone ('extension') is on the LAN then it 'should' not touch the
T1.

Furthermore, the XO product is not compatible with Asterisk unless you
do as you say and connect the FXO or T1 port to your asterisk server.
You will still need to use XO's IAD. (Integrated Access Device)
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> Subject: [asterisk-users] XO Flex T-1 & Asterisk
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> 
>             I have an XO t-1 line which includes VOIP on 5 lines.
When a
> call
> 
> comes in, it drops the bandwidth on the t1 and when the call is over
> 
> bandwidth is restored.  The provided a channel bank which does this.
> 
> 
> 
> My question is, if I use asterisk, then am I losing double bandwidth
> 
> for each call?  For example the only way I guess I can connect to the
> 
> lines is from the 66block they provided which would serve as POTS
> 
> lines.  So, I guess I need to connect them to asterisk using FXO
> 
> cards?  My extension would take bandwidth from the t1 and the actual
> 
> call running over XO would also take bandwidth, right?
> 
> 
> 
> If someone could explain the best way for me to set this up, I would
> 
> really appreciate it.
> 
> 
> 
>
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