AsteriskNOW! - How to set up a Trunk for VoIP provider

[peter_m]

Hi,

I've managed to set up AsteriskNOW! and even was able to set up 3 extensions but still not sure how to set up a trunk for Voipdiscount or sipgate.

Has any one had done this before (successfully)?

[ChuckFickens]

Is it a SIP trunk, or an IAX2 trunk, and are you running through NAT?

(I've not used asterisxNOW, but I used to setup asterisx/freePBX systems.... and from experience with those check your NAT first)

[peter_m]

I'm using FreePBX on asterisk 1.6. I ho have NAT.
It would not work if it had dynamic IP.
I need to know what to enter in PEER

[ChuckFickens]

Peer should be the username (probably your VOIP number) and the secret (voip talk for the password)

[peter_m]

if I had a screen shot or a list of variables that go into the PEER settings would be better. I have tried different ones from blogs and other posts but still can't make outside line active. On a positive note, internal extensions work fine I can call each room no probs but that's all.

[peter_m]

Hi, Only just realised this was still up.
All has been set up and I'm now enjoying my Asterisk on RasPI running multiple lines including one for spam calls from BT line about PPI that go nowhere so I'm never bothered with automated calls. If anyone is interested I have made a video on YouTube highlighting who its done. I use it for biz and home and my annual call level is ~5,000 calls/pa, call cost ~£40/pa.
https://youtu.be/2dmm_XHpvKI
I have also finished an enterprise installation for a corporate office in Lincolnshire so if you are interested but have no skill my IT dpt may take the job on. Installation featured on YT is recommended for small business so instead of giving out your mobile out to clients, you will instead give out proper landline number with greetings and recordings like your utility company etc... and have it connected with your mobile. (No costly call redirect)