Question about Grand stream HT801 v2

Asterisk Asterisk Endpoints
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Hello,

I developed a PBX with asterisk using two linksys SPA3102’s and 2 analog phones, I have deployed both in different areas and testing went well. I am now looking to expand by replacing these outdated ATA’s with new models. From what I have read the best option would be a GS HT801 v2 as its much cheaper than Cisco ATA’s and I only need 1 phone line.

My question is, if I get the GS HT801 v2 will it work with my Asterisk server? I have read online that some ATA’s come locked to a VoIP provider, which I do not have, just a windows machine running my Asterisk server. I apologize if this is an obvious question as I am very new to all this and want to make sure I buy something that will work for what I need!

TLDR: Will a Grandstream HT801 V2 work with my own Asterisk server, or will it require a VoIP provider / using Grandstreams UCM series PBX’s?

Thanks!

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my experirnce it is open and configurable

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I am using Grandstrem HT802 purchased from distribution just fine on my Asterisk 22.10 box.

If you buy second-hand on Ebay you never quite know what you are getting.

Mike

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My first question would be if you need analog service at all.

Just in case you’re not aware, you can port your existing numbers to a SIP provider and calls will be sent to your Asterisk server over the Internet with no hardware required. This is usually way cheaper than service from your local telco or ‘bundled’ service from your cable TV provider.

If you’re not ‘committed’ to the current local numbers, you can rent DIDs almost anywhere in the world and have calls terminate at your Asterisk server. Impress your friends with the number to your ‘Paris office’ or get a DID local to your parents so they only have to make a local (to them) call to you.

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Or get a few numbers. Numbers are between $1-2/month and minutes are under $0.008. Or should be if you look around. I currently use Twilio,com.

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First question, what do you mean existing numbers? do you mean the extensions I created on my Asterisk server? From the quick few searches I just did, a DID is just another phone number right?

I appreciate the guidance, I have 150+ analog telephones spread around my state, each one in a different location that can all “talk” (not sure if that’s the right term) on a private IP, I have my windows machine always running an asterisk server in an IDF room which is on a different subnet. Again, not sure if I explained that well at all lol, I am still learning lots!

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On Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 19:22:52, harrisonM wrote:

First question, what do you mean existing numbers? do you mean the
extensions I created on my Asterisk server? From the quick few searches I
just did, a DID is just another phone number right?

I think sedwards assumed that you had telephones connected to the Public
Switched Telephone Network, which would necessarily mean that they had been
assigned numbers by the local telephone service provider, and it was these
numbers which might be more important to you than the actual hardware devices
which connect to the PSTN.

Maybe this is not the case?

I appreciate the guidance, I have 150+ analog telephones spread around my
state,

Is this a State in America (or a similar country) or are you using the word
“state” in some other sense here?

each one in a different location that can all “talk” (not sure if that’s the
right term) on a private IP,

So, all these phones have ATAs (analogue telephone adapters, which enable them
to communiate using SIP) on some VPN network (thus allowing them to use
private IP addresses and connect to each other)? What ATAs are you currently
using to allow these phones to have IP addresses?

I have my windows machine always running an asterisk server in an IDF room

IDF (disambiguation) - Wikipedia Hm, what?

which is on a different subnet.

So, is there anything interesting about the router connecting these subnets?

Maybe that is the VPN endpoint for all the telephones’ ATAs?

Again, not sure if I explained that well at all lol, I am still learning
lots!

Excellent :slight_smile:

Antony.

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Just when you think you’re done, a cat floats by with buttered toast strapped
to its back.

  • Steve Krug, “Don’t make me think”
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It’s my superpower :frowning:

Google says " An IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) room is a localized telecommunications closet or server room that acts as a secondary network distribution point."