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Ethernet is the system used to connect computers lying close to each other. The computers connected by Ethernet are called terminals or nodes and the arrangement of connection is called Ethernet topology or simply topology. The most common Ethernet topology is the bus topology where a single cable is used to connect all the computers in the network. Besides this basic topology, an Ethernet network can have several other topologies like star topology, ring topology, etc. The computers connected in a network are free to transmit or receive data from each other. Each terminal computer is identified by its unique 48 bit Media access control address, better known as MAC address. This allows the computers in the network to communicate with each other. Also Ethernet networks are flexible and allow addition or removal of computers in the existing network. These networks are also known as LAN, or local area networks, as they connect computers located close to each other, often in the same buildings. Hence, this type of networks are significantly different from other large distance connecting networks like WAN (Wide area network) which are used to connect computers across a large area, without physical cables. VOIP naturally crosses paths with Ethernet systems, the computer networking standard primarily designed for local area networks (LAN). We may not be aware of it but the VOIP telephones we use in the office or the VOIP-enabled Blackberry phone we use on-the-go rely on some form of an Ethernet system somewhere to send and receive voice calls. It is possible to have the VOIP transmittance limited only within the LAN, as in case of IP-PBX setup with local lines, or it can be connected to a VOIP. Business VOIP system integrated with industrial Ethernet is very advantageous for business installations, as they provide large LAN bandwidth and high speed. Only simple software needs to be installed in the network computers and some hardware like VOIP phone and IP-PBX system need to be procured, to set up effective VOIP lines in your company. This converges the communication lines in the company and help people communicate with each other better, by eliminating the time wastage in conventional circuit-switched telephone systems. Also, it is possible to expand the Ethernet and assimilate wireless technology like Wi-Fi. This adds a new dimension to VOIP communication, as wireless is a sort of wireless Ethernet with global presence. So, VOIP compatible wireless access terminals can be used to assimilate voice calls in the system. About Author The author is an experienced Network Administrator, having a work experience of over 15 years. Here, he is speaking about the integration of Business VOIP system with industrial Ethernet to enhance the communication system within the organization.
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