From
Internet
Provider
Modem
PCs
Hosted VoIP Network with Auxiliary Switch
Gateway
Router
Vertex
VoIP-Caller ID
VoIP
Phones
Main
Network
Switch
Remove Original Connection
New Path to Phones
through VoIP
Bridge
Ports
Link to
Management
Port
Aux.
Network
Switch
The Vertex VoIP-Caller ID
unit connects the main
Network switch to the auxiliary
network switch through the “VoIP Bridge
Ports”. All VoIP traffic passes through the
Vertex since the original connection has been
removed. The management port on the Vertex connects
to the main switch (or other switch on the network).
For Hosted VoIP using an auxiliary network switch connection to the phones,
we recommend installing the Vertex between the auxiliary switch and the main
switch. Removing the original connection allows all VoIP traffic to flow through
the Vertex “VoIP Bridge Ports”. The Vertex “Management Port” can be
connected to any switch on the network. Green lines indicate n
Depending on your application software, the data output will be delivered via
the Management Port connection or the serial port.
ew connections
below. Make sure to disconnect the original connection.
Fig. 2 - Hosted VoIP with Auxiliary Switch
Vertex Connections
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.
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,
most likely you will need to install a network switch. In order to see all the
inbound and outbound VoIP traffic, the Vertex “VoIP Bridge Ports” must connect
the gateway router and the network switch. The “Management Port” on the
Vertex is connected to the network switch. Refer to the diagram below; green
lines indicate new connections. Remove the dotted gray, original connection.
Fig. 1 - Simple Hosted VoIP
Network
Switch
From
Internet
Provider
Modem
PCs
Hosted VoIP Network Connections
Link to
Management Port
Gateway
Router
Vertex
VoIP-Caller ID
VoIP
Phones
The Vertex VoIP-Caller ID unit is
connected between the Gateway Router
and the main Network switch. All VoIP traffic
passes through the Vertex “VoIP Bridge Ports”
since the original connection has been removed.
The “Management Port” on the Vertex connects
to the main switch (or other switch on the network).
Remove Original
Connection
New path through
VoIP Bridge Ports
