Introduction To Voip - Talkswitch CT.TS005.003902 User Manual

C H A P T E R 5
Ch a p t e r 5 : Vo I P I n fo r m a t io n
VO IP INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION TO VOIP

TalkSwitch units can be hybrid PSTN/VoIP phone systems. The addition of
VoIP to the TalkSwitch product line adds the ability to use a broadband IP
connection for voice calls.
VoIP also enables the use of external IP extensions on your TalkSwitch
system. An IP extension can have the same powerful features as a regular
phone, plus exciting new features that break the boundaries of possibility for
the office phone.
Refer to the IP Phone Configuration Guide by clicking Start > Programs >
TalkSwitch 5.00 > Documentation > IP Phone Guides > Adding IP
Phones to TalkSwitch. If you are using a third-party IP phone, refer to the
user guide of the third-party IP phone for configuration instructions.
TalkSwitch units can be used in many different applications. The most
popular VoIP configurations are multi-branch, teleworker and service
provider integration.
TalkSwitch uses the industry-standard Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to
make and manage VoIP calls. The term SIP is often used in place of VoIP.
To connect to a VoIP network or VoIP service to make and receive SIP calls,
each location must be able to establish a high-speed connection to the
Internet or private network. The following steps should ensure success for
typical network connection methods.
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