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Switch for VoIP Phones & Computers

  • 23-05-2013 12:01AM
    #1
    Mark.87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭


    So I'm looking into switching over to VoIP and getting rid of my existing phones at home. I have a small network set up already with my computer, etc. Is there any reason why I should or shouldn't connect the phones into the same switch?

    p.s. the VoIP phones I have my eye on will work via PoE or with an AC-DC wall socket adapter (supplied with the phones).


Comments

  • #2
    swampgas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭swampgas


    It used to be that the one big downside to IP telephony is that an Eircom PSTN line is powered from the exchange, and will work even if the main power is missing. Obviously DECT phones etc. won't work without local power, but a normal telephone handset plugged into an Eircom socket will work regardless. So if you need to make an emergency call you can still do so.

    These days most people have mobile phones which they can use in an emergency instead, so that's less of an issue, especially as there are usually multiple mobile phones in a given home.

    As for the switch, you might want to see if it support QoS so that you can avoid the VOIP traffic getting affected by other network traffic.


  • #3
    Mark.87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭Mark.87


    swampgas wrote: »
    It used to be that the one big downside to IP telephony is that an Eircom PSTN line is powered from the exchange, and will work even if the main power is missing. Obviously DECT phones etc. won't work without local power, but a normal telephone handset plugged into an Eircom socket will work regardless. So if you need to make an emergency call you can still do so.

    These days most people have mobile phones which they can use in an emergency instead, so that's less of an issue, especially as there are usually multiple mobile phones in a given home.

    As for the switch, you might want to see if it support QoS so that you can avoid the VOIP traffic getting affected by other network traffic.

    Thanks for the info!!!
    Phones are all set up and working perfect


  • #4
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,871 ✭✭✭tech


    Hi Mark

    I have some PoE switches if your interested

    http://www.adverts.ie/routers-and-modems/3com-24-port-poe-switch/3188387


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