Getting to Know VoIP Gateways

What Are VoIP Gateways and How Do They Work?
If placed in charge of setting up your office’s PBX system, one
component you will need to think about is the VoIP gateway. Most hosted
solutions now include gateway software built-in, but for those building
and assembling their own infrastructure, installing such a device will
enable users to call lines on IP (Internet Protocol), PSTN (Public
Switched Telephone Network), and POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service)
networks.

Getting to Know VoIP Gateways

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Three Types of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Reliability is one of the main reasons businesses hesitate to trade
in their traditional phone lines. Since hosted PBX systems operate over
the internet, power outages and surges pose a unique threat to
communications. Depending on the office environment, the risk of service
downtime may be greater, which is why businesses should purchase an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against voltage spikes,
short-term power loss, noise, and distortion.



Three Types of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Troubleshooting VoIP Quality Issues

Overall, VoIP offers excellent call quality. On occasion, though,
some users experience service deterioration, most commonly in the form
of echo, choppiness, or delay. This is because VoIP breaks down audio
into light packets for easy transfer over the internet. During this
process, networks and hardware devices sometimes get in the way.
Luckily, we’ve pinpointed all of the common problem areas. Take a look
at the infographic below, provided kindly by Software Advice, and then let’s get started.












Troubleshooting VoIP Quality Issues

How to Conduct a VoIP Speed Test

VoIP users can determine the health of their network by measuring its
packet transfer efficiency — the speed and success rate of trafficking
data from source to destination. Thankfully, running a VoIP speed test
is very simple. For an automated check, use Direct-VoIP's free online service. Alternatively, users can take initiative and tinker harmlessly with a computer’s command prompt. Note: You should know your VoIP provider's IP address before continuing.





How to Conduct a VoIP Speed Test

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How to Adjust a Router's QoS

VoIP
depends greatly on a network’s available bandwidth, so if you regularly
experience poor call quality, it may indicate a problem with the
router. Thankfully, it takes only a few minutes to reprioritize a
network. After that, your communications system will be up and running
better than before.

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