Information on how Freevoice PBX servers connect to a computer network.  

The Freevoice PBX server easily installs on an existing computer network, the server plugs in just like a desktop computer. Usually the server is placed near the Internet router and network switches, which is usally centrally located in a closet or other out of the way location. The server comes standard with a single network port which connects to your local computer network, this network connection is pre-configured to a static IP address that matches your existing network address range. With the server plugged into your LAN (Local Area Network) any VoIP phones plugged into the same LAN can communicate with the server using the local IP address, this also allows for easy access to the web based user and administrator tools. Without further configuration only users and VoIP phones on the same local network will be able to access the server. 

 In order to allow users and phones to connect to the Freevoice PBX server from the public internet, your high-speed internet service provider must be supplying you with at least one public static IP address and some additional data network configuration is required. The Internet router may be configured to forward ports to the local address of the server or an additional ethernet card may be installed in the server and configured to use one of the available public IP addresses supplied by your ISP. Once properly configured VoIP phones and users will be able to access the Freevoice PBX server from anywhere on the public internet.

 
Ports to forward on your internet router