QOS Setup Guide

QOS Setup Guide

QOS will enhance the function of Voice on the network in EVERY case. There are cases where the use of managed switches will likely not impact the performance of voice over the network but these exceptions and IPitomy recommends using a Managed Switch on all implementations of voice products.

That said, the implementation of QOS varies greatly from one switch manufacturer to another and therefore we have decided to post this guide for units which we have direct experience.

The Netgear FS728TP product specs are available here: http://www.netgear.com/business/products/switches/smart-switches/FS728TP.aspx

We like the switch because it is cost-effective and efficiently performs the tasks required to optimize a network for voice traffic.

For best performance, ports on a switch should be designated for either non-voice data (PC's, printers, etc.) or voice-data. This isn't always possible but since QOS can be set as part of the packet header, its efficiency can still be realized.

In the FS728TP QOS is set as follows:

For reference only the QOS setting in the PBX is shown:

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