SIP Trunking
The NAT and SIP Problem – Here’s How to Fix it.
Updated July 2018 When dealing with VoIP traffic on today’s networks it is inevitable that you will run across an issue involving NAT and SIP. It is helpful to understand what NAT (Network Address Translation) does before you see why this causes a problem with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol).
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SIP. A Primer. What the Heck is that?
In the world of telecommunications, SIP is a buzzword used by many but often misunderstood. SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol and is defined in RFC 3261. SIP is a signaling protocol designed to set up, tear down and modify phone calls on modern VoIP networks. To be clear, SIP is not what transports the
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VoIP Cheat Sheet – N2Net’s House Rules
In my family we play Pinochle. It’s a card game with a universal set of standard rules. Like many families who enjoy games together, we’ve adapted our game with a set of house rules that make Pinochle at the Moorman house much more enjoyable than the same game played down the street at the Winston’s.
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3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About PBX Caller ID
Your desk phone rings. You’re in the middle of a time sensitive report and glance over to see who’s calling. The PBX caller ID number is 888-555-5565 with a caller ID name of Unknown. You chalk that one up as a telemarketer and keep typing. Five minutes later the phone rings again. This time, the
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Symbiotic SIP Trunking – Rekindling the Romance Between Carriers and Dealers
In the old days (early 2000’s), Data LANs and business phone systems were like my ex-wife’s birthday. She was born on December 29th, and while her birthday was only four days separated from Christmas, I was very sternly warned that they were never to be combined or merged in any way. They were two very
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SIP Trunking Diagram
If you’re looking into switching to SIP, you may be wondering “What is SIP Trunking?” So we’ve put together a visual diagram to show you how SIP Trunking works in the most fundamental way!
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Switching to SIP Trunking: The 3 E’s Checklist
Thinking of switching your PBX to SIP Trunking? This SIP Trunking checklist is here to help you! As with most business decisions, making the right choice means examining your current situation, establishing your needs, and evaluating your options. In order to make the leap to SIP Trunking you need to
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Ask A Thirsty Elephant How a SIP Trunk Saves You Money
Our pachyderm friends might not be the best source for business advice, but they do know how to communicate. One communications technology that humans have embraced in recent years is called a SIP Trunk. Rather than exploring what SIP Trunking is, let’s focus on what SIP Trunking does.
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