Polycom Vega Gateway appendix Analog long line extensions, Telephony Network

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4. Analog long line extensions

Aim: To allow 1 or more remote sites / home-workers to have extensions on a centralised PBX, retaining all the PBX’s analog phone functionality

When expanding into new offices it can be expensive and inconvenient to set up a new PBX or run analog leased lines from the main site to the new remote site. Data infrastructure between sites however is essential. Keeping the Main site PBX for all users brings many benefits, including extension number dialling to all personnel, voice mail on a single site, common functionality for all phone users (people can move offices and do not have to learn a new phone system).

By using data connections to join remote users back to the main site PBX, this concept can be extended to home users, using the Internet as the data network. Now home-workers have all the PBX functionality in their home-offices. Also no more telephone expense claims, business calls are all made through the company PBX, and appropriate tariffs for outbound calls based on those negotiated by the company with their chosen carrier.

Telephony Network

•Vega 50 FXO supports up to 10 connections to the central site PBX

•Vega 50 FXS supports up to 8 telephone connections (which can include fax machines and modems) plus 2 FXO ports (can be used

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Vega Gateway Scenarios.

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deploying them, especially the functionality of devices not designed and delivered by VegaStream.

 

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Contents Pre-sales Engineer’s guide Analog ApplicationsVoIP between sites Telephony Network IP NetworkUser experience USPsFuture extensions 3rd party product choicesVoIP between sites and home-worker / remote office Telephony Network USPs Version March Vega Gateway Scenarios Telephony Network USPs SNOM, Mitel MKC, IVR technologies, NetSapiens Analog long line extensions IP Network IP Telephony IP Network Pstn toll bypass Aim To use internet to provide cheap inter-country callingIVR technologies Tangerine Inc TDM to / from VoIP converter Future extensions 3rd party product choices Leased line eliminator for Qsig connections between sites Aim To save leased line call costs between sitesUser experience Analog connections Vega FXS for analog telephones Considerations FXS connection to a PBX Considerations FXO connection to a PBXPBX to PBX connectivity using both FXS and FXO Calls FXS to FXOCalls FXO to FXS PBX to PBX connectivity using FXS only PBX to PBX connectivity using FXO onlyMass analog connection using a Vega 400 and a channel bank Analog long line extensionsAlceo ArelNet Softswitch Asterisk SIP proxy Appendix 1 3rd Party ProductsAlcatel Thomson SpeedTouch 610 router Axiom provisioning system BroadsoftGenesys GNU H.323 GateKeeper Ingate SIParatorInteractive Intelligence PBXnSIPSiemens’ OpenScape SIPExchange PingTel SonicWallSnom 4S, proxy, media server, Nat traversal filter Tangerine Inc SIP / H.323 application server TelewareITSPs and VoIP services Appendix 2 Things to consider Audio quality Existing firewalls

Vega Gateway specifications

Polycom Vega Gateway serves as a crucial component in modern telecommunications, bridging the gap between traditional telephony systems and Voice over IP (VoIP) networks. As organizations transition to digital communication solutions, the Vega Gateway plays a vital role in ensuring compatibility and enhancing connectivity.

One of the primary features of the Polycom Vega Gateway is its ability to facilitate seamless interoperability between different communication protocols. It supports a range of signaling protocols, including SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), H.323, and analog interfaces, making it easy to connect legacy phone systems to modern VoIP setups. This flexibility allows businesses to gradually upgrade their telecommunications infrastructure without the need for costly complete system overhauls.

The Vega Gateway is equipped with advanced transcoding capabilities, which enable the conversion of audio streams between various formats. This is especially beneficial in multi-vendor environments where different systems may use incompatible codecs. Its ability to transcode ensures high-quality voice communication regardless of the underlying technology, thus maintaining clarity and reducing latency.

In terms of deployment, the Polycom Vega Gateway can be implemented as both a hardware appliance and a virtualized solution, providing businesses with deployment flexibility based on their IT environment. This adaptability is crucial for organizations looking to optimize their resources and scale their telephony solutions as needed.

Security is another key characteristic of the Vega Gateway. It incorporates robust encryption protocols, such as SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol), to safeguard voice communications against potential threats. Additionally, the gateway features firewall traversal capabilities, making it suitable for deployment in various network environments without compromising on security.

The gateway is also designed with ease of management in mind. Administrators can configure and monitor the device through a web-based interface or command line, ensuring that managing the system remains straightforward even for complex setups. Logging and reporting functionalities further enhance administrative oversight, allowing organizations to analyze their VoIP usage and optimize resource allocation.

Overall, the Polycom Vega Gateway is a comprehensive solution that addresses the complexities of integrating modern VoIP technology with legacy systems. With its robust feature set, diverse technological support, and commitment to security and manageability, the Vega Gateway stands out as an essential tool for organizations looking to enhance their communication strategies in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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