Network switches are essential to enterprise networks, offering various capabilities and functions. Some switches are configurable, and others are not. Some operate at layer 2 of the OSI model, while others function at layer 3.
With so many variations, comprehending switch capabilities can sometimes be overwhelming. This article simplifies these concepts to help you better understand how each type of switch can benefit your network.
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Topics:
Routers,
Network Design,
Switches,
Unified Communications
Are you frustrated with your outdated, limited-feature IP phone? Are you looking for a more modern, feature-rich alternative that supports one of the most advanced collaboration platforms available? If so, you're in luck! Yealink has just announced an exciting trade-in promotion that offers you a substantial discount on the latest Microsoft-Teams-certified IP phone models MP52 E2, MP54 E2, MP56 E2, and MP58-WH E2.
Here's the scoop.
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Topics:
SIP Phones,
Business Telephone System,
Yealink,
Unified Communications,
Microsoft,
Collaboration
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, relying solely on traditional desk phone lines has become a thing of the past. Medical providers now face the challenge of delivering exceptional patient care while managing increasingly complex communications needs.
Yeastar’s P-Series phone systems are at the forefront of this transformation, offering innovative tools that empower healthcare institutions to meet these demands efficiently and effectively. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Yeastar enables healthcare providers to improve operational workflows, enhance patient interactions, and ensure that every touchpoint—from scheduling to follow-up—is handled with precision and care.
With these truths in mind, this article highlights the features and benefits that Yeastar’s communications solutions have to offer the healthcare sector.
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Topics:
IP PBX,
Business Telephone System,
Yeastar,
Unified Communications
On August 15, Yealink hosted a live seminar titled "Unveiling Cost-Effective Outstanding Meetings," where the spotlight was on the impressive Yealink MeetingBoard series. In this article, we explore the key highlights of this product line, as presented during the webinar.
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Topics:
Yealink,
Trends,
Videoconferencing,
Conferencing,
Unified Communications,
Collaboration
Network services such as voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), unified communications (UC), video conferencing, and collaboration systems are fundamentally dependent on the quality and robustness of the underlying network infrastructure. When deploying an enterprise network, it is crucial to implement sound network design principles to guarantee optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
Various aspects of enterprise network design work together to achieve high levels of network performance. This article focuses specifically on quality of service (QoS) and some best practices associated with it.
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Topics:
QoS,
VoIP,
Network Security,
Network Design,
Unified Communications
Seamless and rich interaction over long distances is more crucial today than ever. Businesses now demand highly advanced yet straightforward, easy-to-set-up communications solutions requiring minimal technical expertise.
Addressing this need, Yealink has launched three user-friendly devices designed to equip small to medium-sized meeting rooms with instant and immersive communication capabilities.
This article reviews the A10, A20, and A30 MeetingBars, each tailored to meet the diverse needs of a wide range of meeting room sizes and arrangements.
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Topics:
Yealink,
Videoconferencing,
Conferencing,
Unified Communications,
Collaboration
Grandstream stays true to its “connecting the world” goal by introducing two new high-performance, high-capacity Wi-Fi 6 access points, the GWN7664ELR and the GWN7664E. These devices provide unprecedented performance at unparalleled distances with unmatched wireless client capacity.
In this article, we examine the benefits and capabilities of these devices as we review their specs, showing why they are ideal for virtually all enterprise networks and applications.
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Topics:
Grandstream,
Product Review,
Wi-Fi
It feels like just yesterday that Wi-Fi 5 was the latest breakthrough in wireless technology, while Wi-Fi 6 was on the horizon. Today, Wi-Fi 6 and 6E are widely accessible, while Wi-Fi 7 is beginning to emerge from some vendors. The pace of Wi-Fi’s technological advancement continues to accelerate, promising even more impressive innovations ahead.
What should we expect from Wi-Fi 7 in the coming months and years? Is it really that noteworthy, or is it just one more gimmick being used to attempt to make us upgrade our infrastructure and devices?
In this article, we look at the technologies that are making Wi-Fi 7 a reality, and what, in practical terms, that means for your wireless networks.
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Topics:
Wireless,
Trends,
Wi-Fi
DHCP is best known as the protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to hosts that connect to a network. It is one of those protocols that we don’t often think about because it functions in the background — users are completely oblivious to its operation, just enjoying its convenience and flexibility.
However, DHCP is about more than automatic address allocation, especially for VoIP and UC devices such as IP phones and video terminals. In this article, we explore the operation of DHCP and the specialized options it provides for VoIP and UC applications, some of which you might not know about!
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Topics:
IP PBX,
VoIP,
SIP,
Network Design,
IoT,
Unified Communications,
Internet Protocol
Grandstream’s latest GCC Series of unified communications (UC) and networking convergence solutions offers a range of devices that deliver services, network connectivity, and security features all within one compact and cost-effective unit.
In this article, we review these devices and the capabilities they offer small to medium-sized businesses.
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Topics:
IP PBX,
Grandstream,
Network Security,
Network Design,
Wi-Fi,
Switches,
Unified Communications,
WAN Technology