Internet Protocol Telephony

Many people have family and friends based inwhich includes the information and structure of
foreign countries and they often use the longthe data packet. The popular network protocols
distance phone service of traditional operators toused for the purpose of IP telephony are IPX,
communicate with them. Many times, these longTCP/IP, AppleTalk, ATM, ControlNet, DeviceNet,
distance calls are very expensive and unaffordableEthernet, 10 Base T Ethernet, 10 Base 2
to low budget users. However, with theEthernet, and 10/100 Ethernet, to name a few.
introduction of a new kind of communicationAfter protocol, the port performance
technology called Internet protocol (IP) telephony,specifications and features are the next types of
making long distance calls has become affordablespecifications that need to be considered for IP
even for low budget users.telephony. A wide variety of choices are available
IP telephony is the use of Internet protocols forfor users to choose the right kind of port for
the purpose of voice phone calls that can betheir system such as AUI, BNC, GBIC, MIC, RJ-45,
made over the Internet or other packetSC, ST, ISDN BRI S/T and USB and many more.
networks such as LAN and WAN. The equipmentsThe number of ports used is very important for
required for this purpose are a standard telephoneproper and efficient working of IP telephony.
and a good PC with a properly installed soundPerformance specifications such as the data rate,
card.operating temperature and number of users are
Protocol is a fundamental set of programs forthe other specifications needed for the proper
network communication and is the mostuse of the ports. It is essential for customers to
important specification that needs to beseek appropriate guidance and help from qualified
considered while searching for IP telephonyprofessional technicians in order to experience
devices. Protocols specify the software featuresstress free installation of IP telephony.
that need to be used for data communication,