FXO Router Support

[drummond.r]

Hi all, i am looking to learn SIP, just for something to add to my knowledge. i have access to a CIsco 1721 router. Does this router support a 2 Port FXO card? if not, can someone suggest an inexpensive solution?

[ccaballe]

Hi,

There are some FXO's supported by a 1721, I would like to know the correct part number of the card in order to determine whether or not this is supported by your system.

Regards,

[drummond.r]

i am looking at a Vic-2FXO. if this isn't supported, do you know what part numbers are?

[ccaballe]

Hi Drummond,

Unfortunately your router does not support Voice HW, here is the link where you can find this information:

<http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps259/products_tech_note09186a00800e73f6.shtml>

Unfortunately there is not an FXO card supported by 1721 since this model only supports WIC's and FXO or FXS cards are VIC's, I am enclosing the 1721 reference page for you:

<http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps221/products_installation_guide_chapter09186a008007e5ad.html>

Hope this answers all your questions,

[drummond.r]

do you know of an inexpensive solution. i am just trying to setup a small lab, and not spend a fortune in hardware. i want to setup SIP connectivity from my 7960, so i could use my house POTS line with my 7960. tryin to grab more skills.

[ccaballe]

Hi,

Actually the best option to accomplish what you are trying to do is by installing a 1750, 1751,1760 or 2600XM with a NM-1V (only for the and the VIC-2FXO card that you already have, other solutions are more expensive and not an option for a small lab, probably you can get a 1750, 1751,1760 or 2600xm through Cisco Authorized Refurbished Equipment

<http://www.cisco.com/web/ordering/ciscocapital/or6/or17/order_refurbished_equipment_high_level_listing.html>

This is because the 1700 and 2600XM series have reached their end of sale cycle.

Hope this helps