Configuring Dial Peers

Configuration Tasks

The key point to understanding how VoIP functions is to understand dial peers. Each dial peer defines the characteristics associated with a call leg, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4. A call leg is a discrete segment of a call connection that lies between two points in the connection. All of the call legs for a particular connection have the same connection ID.

There are two different kinds of dial peers:

•POTS—Dial peer describing the characteristics of a traditional telephony network connection. POTS peers point to a particular voice port on a voice network device.

•VoIP—Dial peer describing the characteristics of a packet network connection. VoIP peers point to specific VoIP devices.

An end-to-end call comprises four call legs, two from the perspective of the source access server as shown in Figure 3, and two from the perspective of the destination access server as shown in Figure 4. A dial peer is associated with each call leg. Dial peers are used to apply attributes to call legs and to identify call origin and destination. Attributes applied to a call leg include QoS, codec, VAD, and fax rate.

Figure 3		Dial Peer Call Legs from the Perspective of the Source Router
Source				Destination

			IP cloud
	Source router
	Source router

	Call leg for POTS	Call leg for VoIP
	dial peer 1
		dial peer 2

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Destination

Dial Peer Call Legs from the Perspective of the Destination Router

	Call leg for VoIP	Call leg for POTS
	dial peer 3	Call leg for POTS
	dial peer 3	dial peer 4
		dial peer 4
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Destination router

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Inbound versus Outbound Dial Peers

Dial peers are used for both inbound and outbound call legs. It is important to remember that these terms are defined from the access server’s perspective. An inbound call leg originates outside the access server. An outbound call leg originates from the access server.

For inbound call legs, a dial peer might be associated to the calling number or the port designation. Outbound call legs always have a dial peer associated with them. The destination pattern is used to identify the outbound dial peer. The call is associated with the outbound dial peer at setup time.

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AS5800 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the networking and telecommunications field, and its AS5800 series of routers exemplify this tradition. The AS5800, along with the AS5850, AS5350, AS5400, and AS5300, provides robust solutions for service providers and enterprise-level networking applications. Each of these models has distinct features and characteristics that cater to the evolving demands of internet traffic and data processing.

The Cisco AS5800 is designed for high-capacity routing and optimized for broadband services. It supports a wide range of services, including voice, data, and video applications, making it a versatile option for service providers looking to deliver integrated solutions. It is equipped with advanced quality of service (QoS) features that ensure bandwidth is allocated effectively, holding strong even under heavy traffic conditions.

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The AS5350 is known for its scalability and energy efficiency, ideal for voice-over-IP (VoIP) and media gateway applications. It supports various telephony features, such as protocol interworking and transcoding, making it a preferred choice for organizations focusing on digital voice technologies. The AS5300, while slightly older, continues to be a valuable asset for less demanding networks, offering reliable performance with VoIP capabilities and basic data applications.

The AS5400 bridges the gap between high-performance routing and operational efficiency. It incorporates Cisco's proprietary technologies to ensure seamless connectivity and robust failover systems. This model is highly regarded for its security features, protecting network integrity and providing peace of mind for businesses relying on sensitive data transfer.

Overall, Cisco’s AS5800 series showcases a progressive evolution of routing capabilities with enhanced features tailored for resilience, scalability, and performance. These routers not only address the technical needs of modern networks but also strategically position organizations for future growth in an increasingly digital world. Each model, with its unique attributes, continues to support the varied demands of global communication infrastructures.

Cisco Systems AS5800 manual Configuring Dial Peers, Inbound versus Outbound Dial Peers

Models: AS5800

Configuration Tasks