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MTA

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:59:42 +0000

A Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) is a device that connects a traditional telephone to a cable line, converting analog voice to digital signals.

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Echo Cancellation

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:49:46 +0000

Echo cancellation is the process of eliminating echo from voice communication to improve the quality of the call. It is necessary because speech compression techniques and packet processing delays generate echo, of which there are 2 types, acoustic echo and hybrid echo. Echo cancellation improves voice quality in VoIP calls and also reduces the required bandwidth due to silence suppression techniques.

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WiFi

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:42:21 +0000

Wireless Fidelity according to some sources, while others argue WiFi is simply a trademarked phrase. A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide connectivity between computers and devices in certain areas called hotspots or Wireless Local Area Networks WLAN. WiFi emits frequencies (2.4GHz and 5GHz), which are compatible with most computers and mobile devices.

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UPS

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:35:17 +0000

Uninterrupted Power Supply or UPS. is a device that provides back up battery power to IT systems and appliances. In a Hosted VoIP system, UPS devices are used locally to provide emergency power to phones during a power outage. These systems can be used for all types of electronics that are required to stay operational at all times. UPS systems vary in size from small battery packs that back up local PCs to rack-mount models that back up servers. All the way up to systems using backup generators that keep emergency lights and equipment running for building infrastructure.

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T.38

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:29:25 +0000

T.38 Is a Codec commonly used to transmit real-time fax data over Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks. Faxes can’t travel over a data network the same way they do across an analog connection. The T.38 protocol helps convert the fax from an analog signal to an image, and then back to an analog signal when it arrives at its destination. Most VoIP Gateway devices and Analog Telephone Adaptors (ATAs) support the T.38 protocol.

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T1

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:27:22 +0000

A T1 is a high-speed digital data transmission line, the most commonly used line in the T-Carrier System. T1 lines began solely as copper wire but now include fiber optic and wireless connections. A T1 carries 24 digital voice channels with a voice and data transfer rate of 1.544 Mbps, a rate many times faster than a traditional PSTN line.

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Switch

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:23:45 +0000

The Switch is a telephone network component that connects your phone line with another line to establish a telephone call. Early telephone technology relied on human operators on very large switchboards to provide manual switching services. Current Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology uses virtual or digital switches to connect phones over the Internet.

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Server

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:18:27 +0000

A server is the cornerstone of your technological installation. This is a Computer or device that “serves” applications and data to the rest of your network. Individual machines connect to a server over a LAN (in the case of an on-site server) or a WAN when connecting across the internet. Servers are the norm is Datacenters. A Datacenter allows you to have a redundant off-site server running your services. Usually backed up by multiple power feeds, diesel generators, and multiple paths of connectivity to the outside world. This is important in ensuring the uptime of your service.

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Router

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:14:44 +0000

A Router is a network device you use to connect your computer (or computers) to a data network. Using this connection, the router also intercepts, deciphers, and—based on the destination IP address—directs information packets that travel between networks.

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RJ11

Ian McLeod — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:13:40 +0000

RJ11 is the standard telecommunications cable connector or interface. This is the small clear plugin for an analog phone. An RJ11 cable is generally two clear plugs with a wire terminated between them. The outer jacket usually houses 4-6 smaller wires. These are connected to your telephone system or modem in the case of a DSL internet connection.

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