Some Network Considerations - NEC Univerge SV9100 Manual

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15.6 Some Network Considerations

SV9100 Networking Manual
When using Video (H.263) soft phone, add the bandwidth for the video portion to
the call. The estimated bandwidth per video stream is as follows:
<Receive> Approximately 40k ~ 120k
<Send> Approximately 40k ~ 120k
When adding the SV9100 to a customers network there are many things to be
aware of. Before implementation a detailed network diagram of the existing
network must be obtained from the customer. This diagram may provide you with
information about possible network conditions that can prevent or hinder the VoIP
equipment from functioning correctly.
Firewalls
Another regular device in customer networks that can hinder VoIP performance is
a firewall. Most corporate LANs connect to the public Internet through a firewall.
A firewall is filtering software built into a router or a stand alone server unit. It is
used to protect a LAN it from unauthorized access, providing the network with a
level of security. Firewalls are used for many things, but in its simplest form, a
firewall can be thought of as a one way gate. It allows outgoing packets from the
local LAN to the Internet but blocks packets from the Internet routing into the local
LAN, unless they are a response to query.
A firewall must be configured to allow specific traffic from the Internet to pass
through onto the LAN. If an IP phone is deployed out over the Internet there is a
very good chance it is passing through a firewall, either at the MAIN , the remote,
or both locations.
The following diagram shows two IP phones on the corporate local LAN and one
IP phone on a Remote network connected via the Internet. The two phones that
are installed on the local LAN are functioning correctly. The IP phone at the
remote site cannot register therefore it is not working.
Figure 8-32 SV9100 Network Example No. 1
Headquarters
Local LAN
Firewall
Internet
Remote Network
Firewall
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