Internet Phone Services Simplified (VoIP)
- By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson.
- Published by Cisco Press.
- Series: Networking Technology.
- Published: Apr 25, 2006
- Copyright 2006
- Dimensions: 8" x 10"
- Pages: 176
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 1-58720-162-3
- ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-162-2
Register your product to gain access to bonus material or receive a coupon.
More Information
Product Description
Internet Phone Services Simplified gives you the most basic need-to-know information and then teaches you how to get the most out of your VoIP phone services:
- Understand how broadband VoIP, Internet VoIP, and VoIP Chat services work
- Learn about and compare different services, their advantages, and their limitations
- Subscribe to a service, install equipment, and troubleshoot issues that might arise
- Integrate services into your home, including reusing your existing house telephone wiring and phone handsets
- Extend VoIP throughout your home by using multiline, extendable cordless phone systems
- Take advantage of VoIP features, including virtual phone numbers and listening to voicemail using your computer while traveling
Internet phone services offer great advantages over existing telephone systems, allowing you to save money and make and receive calls using high-speed and broadband services. To help you take advantage of all that the Internet has to offer, Internet Phone Services Simplified provides you with an illustrated guide to understanding, selecting, and setting up voice over IP (VoIP) phone services.
Internet Phone Services Simplified isn’t overly technical—you’ll get just what you need so that VoIP doesn’t seem like a mystery and so that you can make good choices about Internet phone services.
- Provides a full-color illustrated and simple approach to learning about VoIP
- Follow step-by-step instructions for selecting and installing VoIP at home
- Explore new Internet telephony features and services
Approved for Technical Accuracy by The Geek Squad
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems®.
Interview(s)
Computer Outlook Radio, May 11, 2006
|
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Over Simplified, By
This review is from: Internet Phone Services Simplified (VoIP) (Paperback)
This is an OK book. It provides the information a truly naive user would need to set up a commercial VOIP account.This short book is very repetive and chatty. Beyond the historical perspectives, it conatins little useful information that can't be found by looking at a few web sites. Some of the content is pretty, but usless, graphics. I hope you like the picture of the lady on the book's cover, because you get to see it five more times inside the book. Each time it occupies a full page. Even though the book devotes a lot of content to analyzing to cost of various options, it doesn't even mention the fact that you can try VOIP free with a software phone and something like ekiga (the application formerly known as gnomemeeting). Softphone and SIP are found only in the glossary. It is an easy read that will give you rock-bottom basics of setting up your home network and computer for commercial VOIP service.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great for understanding services like Vonage!, By
This review is from: Internet Phone Services Simplified (VoIP) (Paperback)
Internet Phone Services SimplifiedNeil Anderson and Jim Doherty * ISBN: 1-58720-162-3 * SRP: US $19.99 Reviewer Name: Sean Conway, Network Analyst III Reviewer Certification: CCNA, CCDA Rating 5 of 5 I would say that the contents of this book match the book's title completely. I found the book to be well organized, illustrated and supported by great practical examples. It's written in plain English where ever possible and when the technical jargon is used it was always accompanied by a clear explanation. Although having a basic understanding of a home network setup is helpful, it's by no means necessary to benefit from this book. Anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of how internet voice services work and how to select the appropriate service for their particular situation will find this book to be of great help. There are plenty of examples to reinforce the text. The sections written by "The Geek... Read more |
Index
Download - 82.4 KB -- Index
Table of Contents
Part I Internet Telephony Fundamentals
Chapter 1 Traditional Phone Systems
In the Beginning
Rise of the Machines
Ma Bell
Breaking Up the Happy Family
Mobile Telephone System
Internet
Consolidate, Merge, and Acquire
Important Things to Know About the PSTN
Chapter 2 Voice over IP (VoIP)
Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
How VoIP Works
VoIP Signaling
How VoIP Carries a Conversation
VoIP Features
Power in VoIP Networks
Putting It All Together
Chapter 3 Advantages of Broadband Phone Services
Lowering Your Monthly Phone Bill
Infrastructure Costs
Transport Costs
Regulatory Compliance
Taxes and Fees
Phone Number Flexibility
Keeping Your Same Phone Number
Virtual Phone Numbers
Online Call Management
Voice Mail
Call Forwarding
Call Logs
Click to Dial
Summary of Advantages
Chapter 4 Knowing Your Limits
Reliability
It’s Electric
Reliance on Broadband and the Internet
Voice Quality
911 and E911
How 911 and E911 Works
The Challenge for VoIP
Solutions
Summary of Limitations
Chapter 5 From the Geek Squad Files
Part II Choosing an Internet Phone Service
Chapter 6 Inventory of Broadband Phone Services
Internet VoIP Phone Services
Cable VoIP Digital Phone Services
VoIP Chat Services
Summary of Broadband Phone Services
Chapter 7 Selecting an Internet Phone Service
What Will I Use It For?
What Is My Backup Plan?
Power
Backup Line
Keeping a Minimal PSTN Line
Which Service Should I Choose?
Looking at Total Costs
Is It Reliable Enough?
Does It Have the Features You Need?
Are Specialized Devices Supported?
Revisiting Safety and 911
Comparing Plans
Summary
Chapter 8 Selecting VoIP Equipment
Cable VoIP Service Equipment
Internet VoIP Service Equipment
Choosing a Terminal Adapter
What Do the Internet VoIP Providers Offer?
VoIP Chat Service Equipment
Summary
Chapter 9 From the Geek Squad Files
Part III Going VoIP at Home
Chapter 10 Connecting the VoIP Equipment
Starting Point
Connecting Cable VoIP Service
Connecting Internet VoIP Service
Signing Up for Service
Installing a Stand-alone Terminal Adapter
Installing an Integrated Router/Terminal Adapter
Connecting VoIP Chat Service
Making a Test Call
911 or E911 Registration
Summary
Addendum: Manually Configuring Terminal Adapters for Home Networks Using
Static IP Addresses
Chapter 11 Making VoIP Accessible Throughout Your Home
Using Cordless Phones with VoIP
Separate PSTN and VoIP Lines
Two-Line Cordless Phones
Using Your Home Telephone Wiring with VoIP
Introduction to Home Telephone Wiring
Getting Access to Two Lines
Home Wiring with Cable VoIP Service
Home Wiring with Internet VoIP Service
Issues with Multiple Handsets
Overloading Your Terminal Adapter’s Ringer Equivalence
Number
Simultaneous Handsets Off Hook
Multiline VoIP Services
Specialized Phone Devices
Fax
TiVo and Satellite Receiver Boxes
Home Security/Alarm Systems
Summary
Chapter 12 Using Wireless Networks to Extend VoIP
Wireless Bridges
Wireless Phone Jacks
Summary
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting: Can You Hear Me Now?
Classify the Trouble
Service Connection Problems
Voice Quality Issues
Broadband Speed
Broadband Network Quality
Other Issues
Dialing-Related Issues
Getting Additional Help from Your VoIP Provider
Summary
Chapter 14 From the Geek Squad Files
Part IV VoIP Chat Services
Chapter 15 VoIP Chat Services
Instant Messaging
Client-Server
Peer-to-Peer
Internet Messaging with Voice
Summary
Chapter 16 Using Skype and Google Talk
Installing and Using Skype
Improving Your Audio Quality
Calling People Who Have “Real” Phones (and Phone Numbers)
Getting Calls from People Who Use “Real” Phones
Installing and Using Google Talk
Adding Contacts in Google Talk
Using Google Talk
Summary
Chapter 17 The Future of Telephony
A Review of What We Have Now
The Cost Battle: Consumers Versus Companies and Governments
System Convergence
Future Use Scenario
Mitigating Factor No. 1: Intrasystem Cooperation
Mitigating Factor No. 2: Battery Life and Size
Conclusion
Chapter 18 From the Geek Squad Files
Glossary
1587201623TOC041806
Downloadable Sample Chapter
Download - 324 KB -- Chapter 3: Advantages of Broadband Phone Services
This book includes free shipping!
- Request an Instructor or Media review copy.
- Corporate, Academic, and Employee Purchases
- International Buying Options
Get access to thousands of books and training videos about technology, professional development and digital media from more than 40 leading publishers, including Addison-Wesley, Prentice Hall, Cisco Press, IBM Press, O'Reilly Media, Wrox, Apress, and many more. If you continue your subscription after your 30-day trial, you can receive 30% off a monthly subscription to the Safari Library for up to 12 months. That's a total savings of $199.
Related Articles
You May Also Like
- QoS for IP/MPLS Networks (paperback)
- By Santiago Alvarez.
- ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-391-5
- Nov 7, 2012
- $48.00 (Save 20%)
- IPv6 Fundamentals: A Straightforward Approach to Understanding IPv6
- By Rick Graziani.
- ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-313-7
- Oct 16, 2012
- $44.00 (Save 20%)
- NX-OS and Cisco Nexus Switching: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures, Rough Cuts, 2nd Edition
- By Ron Fuller, David Jansen, Matthew McPherson.
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-288362-7
- Sep 20, 2012
- $47.99 (Save 20%)
Safari Bookshelf Titles
- NX-OS and Cisco Nexus Switching: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures, Rough Cuts, 2nd Edition
- By Ron Fuller, David Jansen, Matthew McPherson.
- Sep 20, 2012
- Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks
- By Akhil Behl.
- Aug 31, 2012
