asterisk users - Sep 2010 - Wanted: UK-specific hardware recommendations (FXO and FXS)

I have a pair of Asterisk servers which are happily routeing VoIP calls.
I want to hook one of them to the PSTN. Given that I am in the UK, what
is a reasonably easily-available device to provide an FXO interface from
a Linux box, with a minimum of faffing around with drivers? Just one
line is needed, though in theory two might eventually be useful. My
usual white-box hardware suppliers don't seem to play in this field.

Also: I've heard good things about the PAP2T for getting analogue
handsets to talk to a VoIP server. But all the ones I can see on eBay
are PAP2T-NA models. Will these work with British handsets? (Obviously
with a plug adaptor to put the BT jack into an RJ11 socket, but that's
relatively easy to arrange.)

Roger

On 3 Sep 2010, at 10:07, Roger Burton West wrote:
> Also: I've heard good things about the PAP2T for getting analogue
> handsets to talk to a VoIP server. But all the ones I can see on eBay
> are PAP2T-NA models. Will these work with British handsets? (Obviously
> with a plug adaptor to put the BT jack into an RJ11 socket, but that's
> relatively easy to arrange.)
PAP2 was discontinued a long time ago. Use a 2102. There are fake PAP2's out
there so avoid. 2102 works fine with a UK handset for me.

S

Roger Burton West wrote:
> I want to hook one of them to the PSTN. Given that I am in 
> the UK, what is a reasonably easily-available device to 
> provide an FXO interface from a Linux box, with a minimum of 
> faffing around with drivers? Just one line is needed, though 
> in theory two might eventually be useful. My usual white-box 
> hardware suppliers don't seem to play in this field.
I've had good experiences with an OpenVox A400P, once you've done the
"Dahdi
dance", it settles down to be very reliable. Reasonable price, too. I
bought
mine from Voipon, although I'm sure a bit of shopping around will find other
vendors.

Cheers,
Ade.