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Hosted VoIP Connection Diagrams (3 Figures)
Hosted VoIP is defined by the service provider performing all voice switching, routing, messages on
hold, call queuing, and other functions. In most cases, the end user needs only to connect VoIP
phones to their network. Any significant programming and configuration is done by the service
provider. If you are not sure whether you have Hosted VoIP service simply contact your service
provider.
Figure 1 - Phones and Computers on the same Switch
A typical Hosted VoIP network architecture is shown below with a Vertex unit connected. If a
separate gateway router and network switch is not present, you will need to install a network switch.
The original connection is removed and the Gateway Router is connected to the Network Switch
through the VoIP Bridge ports on the Vertex. This allows all VoIP traffic to flow through the Vertex.
The “Management Port” on the Vertex is connected to the Network Switch. Green lines below indicate
new connections.
