The Norstar VoIP Gateway is a VoIP trunk-side networking solution that enables voice applications to be handled over the data infrastructure. The VoIP Gateway allows existing small multi-site Norstar customers to cost effectively enter into the VoIP environment while providing an opportunity for large multi-site companies with Norstar systems to slowly migrate their voice network to IP.

The Norstar VoIP Gateway is an external box that interfaces to the Norstar system over up to four loop start analog lines, providing a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection LAN.

Product Literature

Key Features:

• Private Network Dialing
• Caller ID from originating Norstar to destination Norstar user
• Interoperability with other Nortel Networks systems
• Distributed and supported by Nortel Networks
• Browser-based OAM

Features:

• QoS using Difserv
• Network support with or without Gatekeeper
• Destination Line Hunt Group support
• Trunk-based CLID

Benefits:

• Quality, cost-effective alternative to PSTN
• Savings for smaller networks, compatibility with larger networks
• Flexibility - all trunks are available for incoming and outgoing calls
• N-digit dialing between sites
• Call screening
• Simplified installation, management, and configuration
• Compatible with Norstar, Business Communications Manager, Meridian 1, and Succession 1000
• Single point of contact for ordering, service, and support

Technical Specifications

IP Network Specifications:

• H.323 v2
• 10/100 base-T auto-sensing Ethernet
• IP QoS using Diffserv
• Gatekeeper support

Telephony Specifications:

• G.711 (A and _-law), G.723.1, G.729a&b codecs
• Voice Activity Detection with Comfort Noise
• 4 FXS loop start ports with disconnect supervision
• Type I Caller ID for name and number
• Group III fax up to 14.4 kbps with T.38 transport
• G.168 echo cancellation

OAM:

• HTTP server for browser-based administration
• Configuration Wizard for easy setup
• RS-232 serial console port
• Command Line Interface
• SNMP agent
• Remote software download for version upgrades