Week 6

Wireless Network Equipment

Wireless network equipment is an essential component in this study. Wireless network utilize radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communication channels between computers. For this purpose of study, the wireless network equipment or access point must support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n standard.

Setting up VOIP Network

In completing this study, there`s several ground work that needs to be done. Before collecting and analyzing the data, there`s a need to develop VoIP test bed on wireless network. As mention in sub topic 3.2.1, the test bed network is consisting of several equipments.

1. Server: Installed with Skype and Yahoo Messenger. Server platform to direct calls from one end point or client to another end point or client
2. Wireless AP: Linksys E2000 Wireless Router. Provide wireless connection for the end points to communicate to each other via the VoIP server
3. Client: Laptop with wireless card that support IEEE802.11b/g and installed with Skype and Yahoo Messenger Application. The client terminals are the end point of VoIP systems producing voice traffic on the network that enable VoIP communication.