• PC

A PC is required to run the software. The size and specification of the PC will

be based on the number of concurrent calls that are expected to pass

through the platform, and the codecs chosen by the calling card operator.

Refer to the Digium website and www.voip-info.org for minimum

recommended specifications.

  • Line Interface Cards

In order to connect the A2billing platform to the PSTN, then a line interface

card is required. Although there are a number of clone cards, it is

recommended that Digium cards are purchased for two reasons.

Asterisk is designed by Digium, and given that they supply the cards, one

expects the cards to work with Asterisk with the minimum of effort.

Digium makes most of its money by selling Asterisk associated hardware,

and given that Asterisk is open source, it is in all our interests that the

company continues to be supported financially to improve and bring more

features to Asterisk.

  • VoIP Provider

Rather than send calls out via the PSTN, better rates can often be enjoyed

using Voice over IP service providers. Ensure that the VoIP provider allowsconcurrent calls.

  • Broadband

In order to take full advantage of all the features offered by A2Billing, a

broadband connection will be required, preferably with a fixed IP address.

The amount of broadband will dictate how many concurrent calls you can

make. The number of calls that ADSL (Asymmetric Services) can carry will be

dictated by the upstream speed, irrespective of the downstream speed.

Broadband is also required by the web interface to allow your customers to

sign up online, and to make payments via Paypal.

  • Paypal Business Account

A2Billing is equipped with a PayPal? payment gateway. So having set up a

PayPal? business account, A2billling gives the facility to collect payments

online and securely with customers topping up their calling cards with either

3. Installation & Initial Setup



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