Getting the Most out of VoIP
By Nadeem Unuth, About.com Guide to Voice Over IP
There are certain things you should know to be able to make your VoIP experience as great as possible. These include the hardware and equipment, tips and tricks, security and some other things. VoIP not also handles voice, but also video and data. Here are your resources.
Requirements and Setting Up
Before setting off with VoIP, apart from having a service, there are both basic and additional requirements based on your communication needs. Here is what you need to get set.
- Getting Started With VoIP
- Bandwidth Requirements for VoIP
- Do You Have Enough Bandwidth For VoIP?
- Should You Drop Your PSTN Landline?
VoIP Equipment/Hardware
Simple VoIP requires very little equipment. More advanced VoIP communication requires more sophisticated hardware. What is the equipment for VoIP?
- Common VoIP Hardware Devices
- IP Phones - Special Phones for VoIP
- What is an ATA?
- What The Lights On Your Phone Adapter (ATA) Mean
Tips And How To's
Tips, tricks and hacks. Useful things that help you get the most out of your VoIP.
- How To Save Money On Phone Calls Using VoIP
- Tips Before Signing for a VoIP Service
- How Students Can Save On Phone Calls
- Can I Use My Existing Phone Number With VoIP?
- Ways To Improve Your VoIP Network
- How To Interpret Speed Test Results?
- Connect All Your Homephones to Your VoIP Service
- What The Lights On Your Phone Adapter (ATA) Mean
VoIP Security
Since it is a network technology relying hugely on the Internet, VoIP is quite exposed to numerous security hazards.
- VoIP Security Threats
- Making Your VoIP Secure
- VoIP Phishing - What It Is And How It Works
- Do Softphones Make My Network or Machine More Vulnerable?
- Using Firewalls
Faxing over IP
Fax messages can also be sent and received over IP networks and the Internet. Here is how you can go about doing that.
Recording Your Calls
It is possible, and sometimes important, to have phone calls recorded. VoIP makes this task considerably easier and more fun for us, especially corporates.
