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Whether installing new cable, or troubleshooting existing cable, cable testing plays an important role in the process. Common tests for datacom cabling include length, wiremap, attenuation, NEXT, DC loop resistance, and return loss. As networks evolve, so do the requirements of the cabling infrastructure to support them. New standards are continuously being developed to provide guidelines for cabling professionals when installing, testing, troubleshooting, and certifying both copper and fiber. Whether it’s 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, there are specific requirements and potential pitfalls in implementing these technologies. And with the introduction of 10GBASE-T, it becomes even more critical to keep current with the latest developments in cabling and cable testing. Cable testing provides a level of assurance that the installed cabling links provide the desired transmission capability to support the data communication desired by the users. Certification instruments are the only tools that provide “Pass” or “Fail” information in accordance with industry standards. In the North America market, the prevalent industry standards organization dealing with structured cabling, specifically with the transmission capabilities of structured cabling, is the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). In the international markets, the Electro-technical commission of the International Organization for Standards (ISO/IEC) creates and maintains standards for telecommunication ...

AltiGen’s MaxCommunications Server integration with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 enables your company to benefit from: a single repository for voice mails, missed call logs, faxes and emails; one Outlook interface for all messaging and phone calls; a familiar Windows environment for complete system administration; and, seamless integration between your messaging platforms. Together, Exchange Server 2007 and MaxCommunications Server offer revolutionary advances in the way your business can communicate and collaborate. It just makes sense to deliver them as an integrated solution – simply and cost effectively. AltiGen and Microsoft – a complete, integrated 100% Microsoft-based Unified Communications solution.

What is a SIP trunk you ask? The simple answer is a SIP trunk is a concurrent call that is routed over the IP backbone of a carrier using VoIP technology. They are used in conjunction with an IP-PBX and are thought of as replacements for traditional T1 / PRI circuits and POTS lines. The popularity of SIP trunks has exploded due to their lower cost when compared to traditional phone lines. SIP Trunks are cheaper than analog circuits while maintaining the same service quality that businesses expect from line quality. SIP Trunks cost approximately $20 to $30 per trunk, versus $40 per analog circuit. In addition, long distance termination charges associated with SIP Trunks are much cheaper than traditional analog or TDM rates. AltiGen has certified a number of SIP trunk providers with the MAXCS. We here at Tel-Net use SIP trunks from Bandwidth.com and have been very impressed in the quality and reliability of calls. For more information contact us today.