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When you sell a few thousand VoIP gateways every year you end up fielding A LOT of questions. Funny thing is the same questions about VoIP gateways get asked over and over again. The FAQ that you’re about to read about VoIP gateways has been compiled over the last five years. It contains the most commonly asked questions from folks just like you. What is a VoIP gateway? A VoIP gateway is a piece of hardware that converts TDM telephony traffic from the PSTN in...

What is a VoIP Phone and How Does it Work? If you want the best VoIP calling experience, it's not just about your VoIP service—your VoIP phone plays a crucial role, too. Let's explore what a VoIP phone is, how it works, and the major components that make up this essential device. What Is a VoIP Phone? A VoIP phone is a telephone equipped with IP (Internet Protocol) technology that works with VoIP services or systems to make and receive calls. Unlike traditional phones, which...

Your VoIP gateway can be simple Or it can be a complex nightmare… You're a smart person. You want to avoid the tossing, turning and sleepless nights that a VoIP gateway can cause. But how do you avoid a complex nightmare? Simple. You start by educating yourself about VoIP gateways. Exactly what the information below well help you do. So read on and avoid turning your VoIP gateway into a nightmare. What is a VoIP gateway? A VoIP gateway is a piece o...

1. What is a VoIP Adapter? 2. FXS and FXO Ports 3. How does a VoIP Adapter Work? 4. VoIP Protocols 5. Voice Codecs 6. The Types of VoIP Adapters 7. Features of a VoIP Adapter   VoIP adapters are simple devices - But they are critical for residential VoIP service. That's why it's important to understand VoIP adapters before you purchase one. What's the best way for you to do that? Why it's to learn more about VoIP adapters! Hop...

Selling tens of thousands of VoIP adapters every year exposes you to A LOT of questions. The interesting thing is that the same questions seem to be asked over and over and over again. That’s how this FAQ came to be. The VoIP adapter overview you’re about to read has been compiled over the last five years. It contains the most commonly asked questions about VoIP adapters from folks like you. What is a VoIP adapter? A VoIP adapter is a device t...

You're ready to buy a VoIP system. You've picked out your VoIP service provider. You even know which VoIP phone system you're going to buy. But you're worried. What if the power goes out? What if my Internet connection goes down? Or maybe you're concerned about call quality since telecommunications is critical to your business's success. Don't worry. You're not alone. Thousands of VoIP system owners have had t...

Moving your SMB from analog systems to IP systems can be tough Whether it's your phone, surveillance or alarm system you've probably encountered some hurdles and setbacks in moving your small medium business from the old world to the new. And no system has proven time and time again to be more difficult to successfully migrate from analog to IP than fax. The problem with Fax over IP for small medium businesses Over the last decade faxing has taken a back seat to other forms of d...

Keeping up with the latest in technology for your business can be tough. A few years ago you upgraded your PBX system. It's barely paid for. Now you hear about VoIP and the power of a VoIP system . You have to have one. But what about all that money you've already spent on your existing PBX system? You might not be able to recoup all of the investment you've made in your old PBX system. However you can recoup some by using your existing analog telephones with your VoI...

You’ll need to know about video conferencing system components, data compression, data transfer, video conferencing standards and types of video conferencing to fully appreciate how video conferencing actually works. What are the System Components? The core of a video conferencing system consists of elements that enable the capture and transfer of video images and audio sounds. These elements are: Video input – 2 or more video cameras or web cams; possibly digital projectors / whiteboa...

You might have heard that Fax over IP doesn't work You might have heard that it will never work. But before you give up on Fax over IP before you've even begun, let's talk about Fax over IP for just a minute and debunk some of the myths you may have heard. What is Fax over IP? Fax over IP (also known as FoIP) refers to the method and technology of sending fax documents over an IP network (local or wide area). This is different from the way faxes have traditionally been handl...

Your local network & Internet Connection Your Calling Habits The PSTN Your disaster plan A premise or hosted phone system & VoIP service Your calling rates Your VoIP hardware Your budget & ROI In-house talent to maintain the system Getting all of the pieces to the puzzle Remember when you were a kid how much fun you'd have putting together a jigsaw puzzle? Your whole family would gather around the kit...

Everything is going IP these days . The same is true for businesses across the world. From voice to video surveillance systems businesses across the world are migrating their legacy analog systems to those that are IP based. Of course, the time tested method for sending and receiving important business documents – fax – is also undergoing this migration. What is Fax over IP (FoIP) or eFaxing? Fax over IP (also known as FoIP) refers to the method and technology of...

Are you tangled in uncertainty about a VoIP phone system? Imagine freeing yourself of that closet full of telephony equipment called your PBX. You'd have no more complex wiring to deal with. You'd end the lack of visibility into your most crucial piece of communications equipment. Heck, you could even kick the phone guy to the curb. Think these thoughts are too good to be true? Think again my friend. You can free yourself from the pain of your current PBX. You c...