SmartNode 4950-NCE Getting Started Guide
Introduction
Patton's SmartNode VoIP Media Gateway Routers deliver the features you need for advanced multiservice
voice and data network applications. They combine high quality voice-over-IP with powerful quality of service
routing functions to build professional and reliable VoIP and data networks. This chapter describes typical
applications for which this SmartNode is uniquely suited.
Note
Detailed configuration information for the applications can be found on the
CD-ROM that was included with your SmartNode device or online from
the Patton webserver at www.patton.com.
Application—Multi-service ISDN Internet telephony IAD
The SmartNode 4950-NCE Series can be used to make and receive calls to and from the public ISDN network
and Internet Telephony services on any ISDN Terminal (Phone or PBX) (see
configurable routing tables, an outbound call can be directed to the local PSTN connection or to an Internet
telephony service provider (ISTP). Inbound calls from the Internet and the PSTN can ring the same phone.
PBX
Broadband network connectivity integrates with any fixed IP, DHCP or PPPoE service. An integrated Gigabit
Ethernet LAN port, with advanced routing features such as NAT, Firewall/ACL, DynDNS as well as optional
IPSec VPN, fulfills the requirements of demanding network users.
Quality of Service (QoS) features complete the offering with advanced voice prioritization and traffic manage-
ment. Patton's patent-pending DownStreamQoS™ ensures voice without interruptions even over best-effort
Internet connections.
Introduction
1 or 4 PRI for PBX
SmartNode 4950
LAN to WAN QoS Routing and Security
Figure 4. Internet telephony IAD application
2 • Applications overview
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WAN Ethernet, external
broadband access
Up to 120 VoIP calls
LAN Ethernet
4). Using individually
Internet
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