Getting the Max Out Of Your VoIP

Test Your VoIP System to Get Maximum Output

Interoperability is the most crucial feature of an IP-PBX solution. Companies always try

to maintain their IP phone services, which include devices like SIP phones, SBC and

other IP equipment. Maintaining these services can give them a better chance to cope

with the different issues that crop up. A VoIP system that functions well can save money

and give you wider coverage.

It is necessary to be sure that your VoIP system is working properly, so that what you

spend on it is not totally in vain. Methods to check VoIP solutions are as follows:

Standards Compliant: All Hosted IP PBX solutions should be fully compliant with the

IETF RFC 3161 specification while using SIP protocol. This helps to ensure that

the hosted PBX will interoperate with other SIP based devices. Nobody wants dropped

calls from SIP devices for not understanding the headers in the incoming message.

There are several VoIP systems which drop calls when they face some advanced

features like SIP Privacy or any Anonymous Calling. Basically they do not understand

the headers of incoming call messages and do not know what actions to take at that

time.

Networking Compatibility and Configuration: Large companies use different vendors

and products for network components in their locations. Here it is very crucial to ensure

that all the networking components work with each other. In general, as long as proper

networking protocols are followed, there should not be an issue. But, issues do crop up

in large installations. So proper configuration and compatibility testing will ensure you do

not see problems during actual calls.

While calling to the destinations outside the IP network, the calls will be routed through

the switches which are connected to a PSTN Network. This is referred to as SIP

trunking. It is necessary to ensure proper configuration in order to direct calls correctly

to different networks.

Check Your Broadband Speeds

VoIP needs a minimum broadband speed as well as priority in terms of usage of data

channels. The priority will be set up by your VoIP provider. But do work with them to

ensure you have enough broadband speed. Remember as the number of VoIP

connections go up, each connection will need a certain connectivity speed.

Testing

The best way to keep the service at high interoperability is to conduct testing rigorously

on a regular basis. There may be some technical problems found in the testing phase.

This can be sorted out on immediately otherwise it may cause problems during regular

operations.

Implementation of Latest Features

VoIP technology has advanced for the last few years and will continue to do so in the

coming years as well. So it is very important to stay on top of the latest standards and

features in technology to ensure maximum interoperability. It is always advisable to

upgrade to new features which are launched in the market successfully to ensure the

best service. If needed, keep regular contact with the vendors who can inform you about

the launching of new technologies regarding VoIP technology and help you to

implement the same. Implementing a proper VoIP solution from a good service provider

will allow you to enjoy these services that you would not get anywhere else. Just making

them safe from hackers is not enough.