iX Voice and Data: Networking

iX Voice & Data is here to help explain the multitude of connectivity options available to businesses today. Our dedictaed team are here to provide you with the latest information and pricing from a wide range of market leading broadband providers.

Types of lines include:

ADSL offers download speeds of up to 8mbs and always-on connections for one or more computers. They are the most affordable option but the actual speed depends on a number of variables; the quality of the lines installed, distance from the exchange and high contention (typically 25:1) make the actual speed relatively unreliable. This is perfect for home leisure or small businesses with very low levels of internet usage. 

 

SDSL offers uncapped usage, synchronous upload and download speeds, as well as offering low contention. SDSL is positioned as a mid range product between ADSL and Leased Lines. Perfect for small businesses, regional branches and home-workers, SDSL has brought high speed internet to the masses and helped make solutions like voice over IP a real option for everyone.  SDSL pricing and service levels vary greatly depending who you speak to. iX Voice & Data constantly researches the market and can help you to budget and shortlist.  

 

Leased Lines provide dedicated bandwidth for heavy users that need reliable uptime and connectivity. While they cost more than ADSL and SDSL connectivity options, they have much higher network and internet speeds, guaranteed uptime and a managed router, and high levels of service for improved employee productivity. Ethernet offers high bandwidth from 10 mbps to over 1 Gbps for Internet and point to point connectivity, which can provide a stable and secure network, an advantage over wireless options. The cost of leased lines have come down considerably in recent years, with telecoms providers constantly extending and enhancing their networks coupled with an ever increasing demand for fast, cost effective global communication.

MPLS is an essential traffic management tool that becomes increasingly important as the Internet is used for more communication applications.

 

MPLS refers to the technological operation that is more properly known as multi-protocol label switching. MPLS is an operating scheme that is used to speed up the flow of traffic on a network by making better use of available network paths. The main thrust of the idea is to define or designate the proper path for each function in order to minimise bottlenecks and increase network efficiency.

 

MPLS plays a major role in keeping the networks of big businesses running smoothly today. The labelling process involves setting the criteria for information retrieval, sometimes determined by an IP address. The data is then directed through routers that have been pre-determined by the label switching. As a final step, the data is delivered to the end location. When the system is working with maximum efficiency the entire process is completed within seconds.

 

The implementation of MPLS protocols also help make it possible to run different types of traffic on the same network, such as the ability to carry data, audio, and video at the same time. MPLS technology also makes it possible to restore data faster after a network failure takes place, even if there is not a backup server involved in the overall network design.