CIX IPT Anywhere

System Availability: All systems

IPT Anywhere enables you to connect IP telephones remotely through the Internet and use all Strata CIX telephone features. IPT remote connections can be set with or without the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPN connections provide increased security and are recommended for permanent type IPT remote connections. When moving IPT telephones frequently to different locations (hotels, conferences, etc.), non-VPN connections are more practical.

When using home type xDSL or cable connections, only one or two IPTs may be connected

because of xDSL and cable bandwidth limitations. High speed T1, fiber, or Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)-type connections are required when installing more than two IPTs at a remote site.

An Internet configuration could use the following connections:

For an access line to link the user’s location with the access point of the carrier or provider, using a private line, broadband line (xDSL, CATV), or fiber optics is recommended.

The IPT Anywhere feature enables remote IP telephone users working in branch offices or home offices to make full use of the extension features of the Strata CIX. The diagram below shows IPT Anywhere connections using the optional VPN conection.

Figure 24        IPT Anywhere Example