Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Intrusion-Prevention Systems (IPS) for Hosted PBX
Intrusion-Prevention Systems (IPS) for Hosted PBX
As
an IP-reliant service, hosted PBX users should watch out for a variety
of cyber threats: denial of service attacks (DoS), interception,
eavesdropping, vishing, theft, hacking, fraud and more. Although
standard security protocols do serve as protective agents on a given
network, most firewalls cannot stop attacks directed at the signaling or
media layers. But this doesn’t mean hosted PBX users are helplessly
susceptible to such attacks.
VoIP for Travellers: How to Setup IP Devices in Hotels
VoIP for Travellers: How to Setup IP Devices in Hotels
Portability
ranks highly as most desirable VoIP feature, particularly for corporate
and recreational travellers. Rather than using funds better-spent
sightseeing, VoIP allows users to connect remotely, forgoing costly
international call rates altogether. To do so, travellers simply need to
pack their hardware—IP phone (wired or wireless), ATA and/or computer.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Is Your Network Too Crowded for VoIP?
Is Your Network Too Crowded for VoIP?
A bevy of factors can cause slow internet, but network hogs are
common culprits to watch for. Such users upload and download heavily,
consuming a sizeable chunk of the bandwidth available. In the workplace,
employers limit data usage to prevent this problem, but at home, the
network’s yours to monitor. If you feel like you’re competing for data,
check to see who else is using your router to boost VoIP security and
performance.
How to Scan Your Router for Other Online Devices
A bevy of factors can cause slow internet, but network hogs are common culprits to watch for. Such users upload and download heavily,
consuming a sizeable chunk of the bandwidth available. In the workplace,
employers limit data usage to prevent this problem, but at home, the
network’s yours to monitor. If you feel like you’re competing for data,
check to see who else is using your router to boost VoIP security and
performance.
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