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easyAsterisk 2.4.2 Released

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.4.2 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- asterisk 1.4.26.1, libpri 1.4.10.1, dahdi-linux 2.2.0.2, dahdi-tools 2.2.0, asterisk-addons-1.4.9.

- DISA (Direct Inward System Access). You can configure DISA using "Calls Management => DISA" menu. This feature allows someone calling in from outside the telephone switch (PBX) to obtain an "internal" system dialtone and dial calls as if from one of the extensions attached to the telephone switch. The DISA application in turn requires the user to enter his passcode, followed by the pound sign (#). If the passcode is correct, the user will hear dialtone on which a call may be placed. Obviously, this type of access has SERIOUS security implications, and GREAT care must be taken NOT to compromise your security.

DISA configurations parameters:

Name: DISA name.
Description: Description field.
Language: Channel language for audio files playback.
Extension: Local disa Extension. You need to enable each local phone extension to use DISA extension through "PBX Settings => Local Extension" menu, "Local Service Extensions" tab.
Only allowed extensions: If enabled restrict DISA access only to specified extensions.
Allowed Extensions: If "Only allowed extensions" is enabled you can specify here the extensions enabled to access DISA service.
PIN: pin code.
Outgoing CID: Defines whether to use the default channel callerid or a custom callerid for calls made through DISA.
CUstom CID: Enter here the custom callerid if enabled.
Local Service Extensions: Specify the local service extensions that can be dialed using the DISA service.
Outbound Routing: Specifies which outbound routes can be used for outgoing calls through DISA service.

- Fixed queues and ringing groups configuration with FXS analog devices as members

- Generic improvements and bug resolution

To update from easyAsterisk 2.4.11 login in system console as root and execute the following command:

# yum update

- Compile updated asterisk sources running the following script:

# /usr/local/src/easya_src_update.sh

Reboot your system when prompted. Now the update is completed.

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easyAsterisk 2.4.11 Released

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:54:51 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.4.11 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Updated to CentOS 5.3, kernel 2.6.18-128.1.6.

- asterisk 1.4.25.1, dahdi-linux 2.1.0.4, dahdi-tools 2.1.0.2, asterisk-addons 1.4.8.

- The interface language can now be changed after logon.

- Added Spanish and French languages in user interface.

- Added "Caller CallerID prefix" function to manage incoming callerid in attendant console and DIDs. This feature is useful to add outbound route dialing prefix to incoming callerID in order tu use the callback function for missed calls.

- chan_dahdi replaced chan_zap. If you upgrade from a previous release please check your zaptel/dahdi configuration.

- Bristuff not supported in this release, please use mISDN.

- Generic improvements and bug resolution.

To upgrade from a previous releaes you need to reinstall your system and restore a System and Cdr backup previously saved and archived. If you are upgrading from easyAsterisk 2.4.0 you can proceed without reinstalling following these steps:

_ Login in system console as root and update the operating system running:

# yum update

- When the upgrade is completed you need to enable postfix automatic startup:

# chkconfig postfix on

- Reboot you system:

# reboot

- Compile updated asterisk sources running the following script:

# /usr/local/Src/easya_src_update.sh

The system will be rebooted at the end of this operation.

- Login to easyAsterisk administration web interface and update database structure as required. Login again and restart asterisk server using the red button. If you have customized your zaptel configuration (zaptel.conf and zapata.conf) you need to apply your changes again on new files system.conf and chan_dahdi.conf

- Remove zapata.conf and zaptel.conf running in console as root:

# /bin/rm /etc/zaptel.conf
# /bin/rm /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf

The update is now completed.

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easyAsterisk 2.4.0 Released

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:05:44 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.4.0 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Updated to asterisk 1.4.22, libpri 1.4.8 (libpri 1.4.3 with Bristuff), zaptel 1.4.12.1, asterisk-addons-1.4.7, Bristuff 0.4.0-Rc3d.
- Openvox adapters support.
- Junghanns OctoBRI support.
- Fast dial multi trunks configuration.
- Operator Panel new templates.
- Advanced Meetme configuration.
- Callback feature.
- Attentand Console holidays destination.
- YUM updates.
- Generic improvements and bug resolution.

To upgrade from easyAsterisk 2.2 you need to reinstall your system and restore a System and Cdr backup previously saved and archived. To upgrade from easyAsterisk 2.4-rc1 please proceed as follows:

- Download the package containing the easyAsterisk yum repo config:
http://www.easyasterisk.org/download/easya_free_yum.tar.gz

- Copy the package on your server using any ssh client, login in console as root and extract the archive as follows:
# tar -xzPvf ./easya_free_yum.tar.gz

- Verify that the files of the easyAsterisk repo have been successfully copied to /etc/yum.repos.d

- Update your system with Yum:

# yum clean all
# yum update

All needed packages will be installed (new asterisk sources, updated web gui and some system updates).

- Compile new asterisk sources running this script:

# /usr/local/src/easya_src_update

Restart your system when required.

- Login on easyAsterisk web gui and update database structure as requested. Now the update is completed.

If after a fresh installation or an upgrade asterisk server doesn't start properly indicating a problem with the zaptel configuration there could be a problem with ztdummy. In this case please read this FAQ:

http://www.easyasterisk.org/modules/smartfaq/faq.php?faqid=1
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easyAsterisk 2.4-rc1 Available

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:40:00 +0200

easyAsterisk 2.4 RC1 is available for download with some interesting updates:

- Updated to CentOS 5.2 kernel 2.6.18-53.1.4.el5.

- Updated to asterisk 1.4. Packages included are: asterisk 1.4.19.2, libpri 1.4.4, zaptel 1.4.11, asterisk-addons-1.4.7 (BRISTUFF not included, please use mISDN).

- H323 protocol supported with chan_ooh323.

- Postfix as default SMTP Server. You can configure postfix "main.cf" directly from "PBX Settings => SMTP" menÃ¹.

- Unlimited time slots for Attendant console and IVR.

- Incoming calls filtering based on incoming callerid ("Calls Management => Incoming Calls Filtering" menÃ¹).

- Whisper application included. Whisper can be configured from "General Settings => Service Extensions" menÃ¹.

- SIP/IAX trunk wizard.

- SIP/IAX/H323 trunks offline. If a trunk is put offline asterisk configuration files will not be updated with the trunk settings but the trunk is still present in easyAsterisk configuration.

- Agents.conf deprecated. Agents are now configured in easyAsterisk database and used as dynamic queue members.

- Phpmyadmin now use sql authentication. You can login using user "asteriskuser" and password "astconf".

- Local phone extensions "Groups" renamed as "Ringing Groups".

- Local phone extensions can be grouped for filtering the extensions list (please don't confuse with ringing groups).

- Parked calls support.

To update from a previous release you need to reinstall the system and restore a backup. Please test before using in a production environment. Submit your feedback and suggestions through the forum.

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easyAsterisk 2.2.5 Released

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:40:00 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.2.5 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Updated to asterisk 1.2.30, libpri 1.2.8, zaptel 1.2.27, Bristuff 0.3.0-PRE-1y-u
- mISDN ptp/ptmp configuration fixed
- Digium TDM410 Series Support
- Improved user interface configuration
- Dnd and call forwardings are now shown in operator panel
- Generic improvements and bug resolution

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easyAsterisk 2.2.4 available

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:40:00 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.2.4 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Updated to asterisk 1.2.29, zaptel 1.2.26, Bristuff 0.3.0-PRE-1y-s
- Digium 800 series and 2400 series support
- Updated Dial string for H323 protocol
- Local calls are now marked as "LOCAL" in the CDR database (DIRECTION field)
- Generic improvements and bug resolution

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easyAsterisk 2.2.3 Released

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:40:00 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.2.3 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Updated to Bristuff 0.3.0-PRE-1y-q, zaptel 1.2.25 and libpri 1.2.7 for non bristuffed version
- Junghanns duoBRI support
- Chan_misdn support (Digium and Beronet BRI adapters)
- Generic improvements and bug resolution

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easyAsterisk 2.2.2 Released

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:30:00 +0200

Free easyAsterisk 2.2.2 ISO image is available for download. Changelog from previous release:

- Upgraded to asterisk 1.2.26, zaptel 1.2.22.1, libpri 1.2.4, asterisk-addons 1.2.8.
- Sip protocol video support.
- Asterisk web cli.
- Updated user's manual.

easyAsterisk 2.4 beta1 will be released soon. This version will include Centos 5.1 and asterisk 1.4 support.

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