What is a Session Border Controller and how it is different from VoIP Gateway?

Session Border Controller Before I start explaining what is a Session Border Controller, let me first explain the architecture of a typical VoIP network, which will help you visualize and understand the purpose and functionality of SBC easily. In a typical company, each employee has an extension on his/her desk connected to an IP PBX or phone system. The phone system may be connected to the outside world using a...

Sutus BC200: All-In-One Small Business IT/Telecom Solution

The Sutus Business Central 200 or BC200 is way more than a phone system. It offers an integrated solution to small business IT and communications. The BC200 server includes: phone system, file server, email server, router, firewall, wireless access point, VPN remote access server, automated backups, VoIP and Standard phone line support and more. The BC200 is a complete IT and communication solution for up to 25...

WAN Failover and Load Balancing

Looking for a solution to add bandwidth and Internet resiliency without breaking the bank? Look no further…. Astrocom’s PowerLink Pro™ is a family of multi-homing WAN link failover and Internet load-balancing appliances that guarantee Internet high availability at about one-third the total cost of ownership of other products. PowerLink sits between your LAN and WAN. It allows you to use multiple...

SIP-Smart Firewall

Is a firewall just a firewall? The very purpose of a firewall, to stop attacks from the Internet, also stops new applications, such as IP Telephony, from working. Specifically, all protocols or applications initiating access from the Internet to a device on a private LAN are a challenge. SIP is the protocol of the future for such applications and real-time communication is the future for the Internet. The Intertex...

Welcome to the Support Blog

CI Gear welcomes you to its Support Blog Site. Please explore the site for useful information such as technical solutions, new product/feature announcements, and other cool stuff. To browse topics under a specific category, click the appropriate link under the categories section and only relevant articles will appear. You can also search for your topic of interest in the search box in the top banner area. If you...