Polycom Pathnavigator - Polycom ConferenceSuite Supplementary Manual

Polycom PathNavigator

Polycom PathNavigator is an advanced H.323 gatekeeper that fully understands both the IP and ISDN communication protocols for enforcing network band-
width policies across the enterprise
PathNavigator is required for organizations that:
• Need an H.323 gatekeeper to manage the IP video traffic on their network – H.323 communications can become an issue on a data network
if it is not managed properly. PathNavigator ensures IP traffic does not exceed predefined policy limits.
• Want the simplicity of Polycom OneDial™ and Conference-on-Demand – Users can simply dial other video devices using simple telephone
extensions just like using a telephone. They can also easily create multipoint conferences from their video endpoint without having to know how to
schedule a bridge.
• Require User-based Bandwidth Policies with Full Network Topology Logic for IP video – PathNavigator fully understands the complex net-
work topology of the enterprise network and controls users' bandwidth usage across all LAN and WAN segments.
• Need to provide to users automatic call routing and least cost routing of IP or ISDN calls – When a user places a call, Polycom PathNavigator
will automatically switch to ISDN if the IP connection is unavailable. It will also route ISDN calls through IP backbones to reduce long distance
ISDN charges.
Summary
While there are a number of different management applications available to Polycom users, it is important to remember that each application serves a
particular set of needs. In many cases an enterprise may need to deploy combinations of these applications to best suit their needs. If you are unclear as
to which application will best fill your needs, a Polycom representative will be happy to assist you in your decision.
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