In this course, you'll gain an understanding of converged voice and data networks and the challenges faced by various network technologies. Addressing design, planning, and deployment practices, you will gain comprehensive hands-on experience configuring and deploying VoIP networks.
In addition to the knowledge and skills required to integrate gateways into an enterprise VoIP network, you'll learn how to build and test a sophisticated IP telephony network that you can use as a template for a real deployment.
The course includes a comprehensive full day on Quality of Service (QoS), in which you'll learn to configure QOS to support real-time traffic.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including LANs, WANs, and IP switching and routing
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) or equivalent internetworking skills and knowledge
Ability to configure and operate Cisco routers and switches and to enable VLANs and DHCP
Knowledge of traditional PSTN operations and technologies
What You'll Learn
VoIP, components of a VoIP network, VoIP protocols, special requirements for VoIP calls, and Codecs
Configure gateway interconnections to support VoIP and PSTN calls
Basic signaling protocols used on voice gateways
Configure a gateway to support calls using different call control and signaling protocols
Define a dial plan, describing the purpose of each dial plan component, and implement a dial plan on a voice gateway
Implement a Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) gateway to connect to an Internet Telephony Service Provider
Exclusive - Investigate the use of various traditional telephony connections, such as FXS, FXO, E&M, T1 (CAS and PRI), and E1 (CAS and PRI)
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco's new ISR routers (2811s) and explore their DSP configuration (PVDM2-32 cards)
Configure H.323 gateways and gatekeepers and review their functions and operation
Configure Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP)
Experience G.711, G.723, and G.729 voice coding schemes
Configure Call Admission Control three different ways
Configure proper Caller ID
Experience real-world connections to PBXs, Key Telephone Systems, and the PSTN
Configure your router/gateway equipment to connect to our public dial plan network using different call control protocols and procedures
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Voice Gateways
Cisco UC Networks and the Role of Gateways
Gateway Call Routing and Call Legs
DSP Functionality, Codecs, and Codec Complexity
Gateway Voice Ports Configuration
2. VoIP Call Legs
VoIP Call Leg Characteristics
VoIP Media Transmission
H.323 Signaling Protocol
SIP Signaling Protocol
MGCP Signaling Protocol
Requirements for VoIP Call Legs
VoIP Call Legs Configuration
3. Communications Manager Express Endpoints Implementation
Endpoint Requirements
Endpoint Configuration
4. Dial Plan Implementation
Call Routing and Dial Plans
Digit Manipulation
Path Selection Configuration
Calling Privileges Configuration
5. Gatekeeper and CUBE Implementation
Fundamentals of Gatekeepers
Cisco Unified Border Element
6. QoS
QoS Mechanisms and Models
Classification, Marking, and Link Efficiency Mechanisms
Managing Congestion and Rate Limiting
Cisco AutoQoS
Labs
Lab 1: Topology and Deployment
Lab 2: Exclusive - Lab Familiarity
Lab 3: Exclusive - VLAN, DHCP, and NTP Configuration
Lab 4: Enhanced - Voice Port Configuration
Lab 5: Enhanced - Communications Manager Express Configuration
Lab 6: Enhanced - Dial Plan Lab 1: VoIP Dial Peers
Lab 7: Enhanced - Dial Plan Lab 2: PSTN Dial Peers
Lab 8: Exclusive - Configuring H.323 Gateways and Codec Parameters
Lab 9: Exclusive - SIP Gateways
Lab 10: Exclusive - Configuring SCCP and SIP Endpoints
Lab 11: Dial Plan Lab 3: Digit Manipulation
Lab 12: Dial Plan Lab 4: Configuring Path Selection
Lab 13: Calling Privileges and Classes of Restriction
Lab 14: Call Coverage
Lab 15: Configuring Gatekeepers
Lab 16: Exclusive - Call Admission Control
Lab 17: Configuring Cisco Unified Border Element
Lab 18: Configuring AutoQoS
Lab 19: Exclusive - SIP Trunking
