FYI G729 Not working with Debian 2021 install

[nateornat]

I have a server running asterisk 18 incredible pbx 15 with a Debian install of incredible pbx 2021.
I am not able to to send or receive any calls with G729. This system is in a low bandwidth area and I need to try and get this working.
Calls do work if I remove the g729 from the trunks and use ulaw. any thoughts as to why g729 wont work here? I believe it comes built into the new installs and i shouldn't have to install anything extra to make this work.?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Peer User/ANR Call ID Format Hold Last Message Expiry Peer 209.216.1.221 16026889999 183247776-38620 (nothing) No Rx: INVITE didforsale 1 active SIP dialog PBX*CLI> WARNING[25714][C-0000000f]: channel.c:5692 set_format: Unable to find a codec translation path: (gsm|g722|alaw|ulaw) -> (g729) No such command ' WARNING[25714][C-0000000f]: channel.c:5692 set_format: Unable to find a codec translation path: (gsm|g722|alaw|ulaw) -> (g729)' (ty

 

[kenn10]

If you see it in /usr/lib64/asterisk/modules, it should be on your system. Be sure you activated it on the Settings>Asterisk SIP Settings codec section. The use of g729 does add a whole lot of processor overhead on your system.

 

[repherb]

I have the same issue, Unable to find a codec translation path: g729 -> ulaw and vice versa but with this added. System is running *20, FPBX16 with IPBX2027-D:
housevoip*CLI> module load codec_g729a.so
Loaded codec_g729a.so
codec_g729a.c:824 load_module: G.729A transcoding module version 20.0_3.1.10, Copyright (C) 1999-2009 Digium, Inc.
codec_g729a.c:825 load_module: This module is supplied under a commercial license granted by Digium, Inc.
codec_g729a.c:827 load_module: Please see the full license text supplied by the accompanying
codec_g729a.c:828 load_module: "register" utility, or ask for a copy from Digium.
codec_g729a.c:835 load_module: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project
codec_g729a.c:836 load_module: for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)
codec_g729a.c:837 load_module: Copyright (C) 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project
== Manager registered action G729LicenseStatus
== Manager registered action G729LicenseList
== == Host-ID: ce:5c:a7:96:27:16:20:fc:ee:db:3f:85:77:1e:18:fb:c2:86:e3:c1
codec_g729a.c:464 process_licenses: Failed to initialize G.729 copy protection!
Loaded codec_g729a.so => (Digium G.729 Annex A Codec (optimized for x86_64)

also, running: asterisk -rx "G729 show licenses" replies with:
0/0 encoders/decoders of 0 licensed channels are currently in use

Isn't this codec free now since the patent fell off a few years ago??

 

[Samot]

Isn't this codec free now since the patent fell off a few years ago??

Yup still requires a license though. Free now, but still needs the license.

 

[repherb]

Yup still requires a license though. Free now, but still needs the license.

Okay, dumb question: How do I go about this?
UPDATE: So Digium swears it's not free. See: https://www.voipsupply.com/digium-g-729-codec-license-1-call-8g729codec for details.
Now what?

 

[billsimon]

It may be patent-free but that doesn't necessarily mean Digium has to give it away for free.

A quick github search finds some options, including https://github.com/ossobv/asterisk-g72x-deb

 

[dallas]

It may be patent-free but that doesn't necessarily mean Digium has to give it away for free.

True, but they could if they wanted to.

 

[dicko]

Been using this when needed since the patent expired

bcg729 | Linphone

 

[billsimon]

True, but they could if they wanted to.

Yes, I suppose they could. And you could give me $20 if you wanted to. And I could block your vapid comments if I wanted to, but actually I can't because the forum doesn't seem to let me.

edit: nevermind, I found the ignore button.

 

[wardmundy]

Been using this when needed since the patent expired

bcg729 | Linphone

Care to share the step-by-step?? Pretty clear that Digium and now Sangoma are going to milk this for as long as possible.

 

[Samot]

Care to share the step-by-step?? Pretty clear that Digium and now Sangoma are going to milk this for as long as possible.

THAT is hilarious. No, seriously. Comedy gold.

 

[progs_00]

Been using this when needed since the patent expired

bcg729 | Linphone

I've tried to use it myself but I had lots of issues during compilation. In the end I've used the open source g729 codec from here http://asterisk.hosting.lv/
which itself uses the bcg729 library. They don't have a g729 compiled for Asterisk 20 but I'm using the Asterisk 18 version which works perfectly fine.