<akarui.tomodachi@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi:
>
> I am thinking of creating a "dedicated personal VoIP network" to
> connect my parent's home phone (in India) with mine in Canada. I have
> a very little knowledge about the VoIP technology, but after a brief
> research, my undersatnding about the architechture of the VoIP is as
> below:
>
> phone-->PC-->gateway-->internet-->gateway-->PC-->phone
> <==== Canada ====> <===== India =====>
>
> To install the system, I may need following components in both
> locations:
>
> 1) Each PC (Windows XP) at both locations should have:
> a) Network card connected to internet services;
> b) Gatekeeper and Call Processing software been installed and
> running;
> c) Phone line from wall is connected to the RJ11 port (line);
> d) Phone is connected to the RJ11 port (phone);
> 2) Each Gateway (either PCI card or modem like box) connected to the
> PC at one side and other to the internet (either through modem or
> home
> network router).
>
> Now, I have questions and need your suggestions:
>
> 1) What Gatekeeper and Call Processing software should I use ? (I
> prefer open source and free).
> 2) Where can I buy a good "Gateway" (PCI card or modem like box) ?
> 3) Do I need any management software installed in the PC (for
> configuration) ?[/color]

Set up a PBX from somebody like Voipfone - that should do the trick, I
think.