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Connecting to local and IP networks
Set up a LAN (local area network) with an Ethernet switch, router, and modem or gateway. The
Ethernet switch can be integrated into the router. Connect a computer to the LAN for
configuring the TalkSwitch unit and other equipment. Optional IP phones can be connected as
well. Use the provided RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the TalkSwitch unit to the LAN. To
ensure reliability, all equipment should be connected to a UPS (uninterrupted power supply).
Figure 18: Local and IP network setup
Connecting a VoIP gateway
In order to connect to a TalkSwitch VoIP network, a location can use a SIP-compatible VoIP
gateway instead of a VoIP-enabled TalkSwitch unit. For example, the Mediatrix® 2102 is a
TalkSwitch-certified third-party VoIP gateway that is suitable for small branch offices
or teleworkers.
Confirming network capacity
Ensure the LAN in each location has a reliable high-speed broadband connection to the Internet
or private IP network. The quality of VoIP calls, especially on mixed voice and data networks,
depends on high data-transfer rates across the network. The limiting factor is the upstream
bandwidth to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). ‘Lite’ broadband connections (128 Kbps or less)
are not suitable for simultaneous voice and data traffic.
To test the VoIP call capacity based on your Internet connection speed, perform the test found
in the support section at
http://global.talkswitch.com
.
CONFIGURING IP ADDRESSES
Starting the TalkSwitch management software
1. Double-click the
TalkSwitch Configuration 6.11
icon on your desktop. You can also select
Start > Programs > TalkSwitch 6.11 > TalkSwitch Configuration 6.11
. The
TalkSwitch
Management Software
window appears, and the software attempts to detect your
TalkSwitch unit.
2. Select your language. You can select
English
,
Français
or
Español
.
3. Once the software detects your TalkSwitch unit, click
Configure Auto-Detected TalkSwitch
System
. The
About
page appears.
