What is a router?
Routers are the Layer 3 device that forwards packets between networks. Each network has a router. The router goes in-between the modem and the rest of the devices on the network. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a router as “a device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network (such as the Internet). A router inspects a given data packet’s destination IP address, calculates the best way for it to reach its destination and then forwards it accordingly.
The router creates a network between the computers in a home or office, while a modem connects that network – and thus the computers on it – to the Internet. When connected to Wi-Fi, you’re really connecting to a router, which forwards traffic between the Internet and the client PC or device.
Magna5 ADTRAN Models
Magna5 provides routers manufactured by ADTRAN, such as the TA900 series routers, to our customers.
If the model number has the letter “e”, that indicates that it has Power over Ethernet (PoE). Units without PoE are for those that still use analog telephones.
Total Access TA908/TA908e
The Total Access 908e Gen 3 IP Business Gateway for Ethernet and multi-T1 applications feature all the same robust routing and voice features of the previous generation (2nd Gen) IPBGs, along with new features and functions that enable cost-effective, reliable IP service delivery.
Features:
- Offers three Ethernet interfaces – One Gigabit, and two fast – for accessing the integrated router or LAN/WAN
- Provides 8 FXS ports for analog connectivity to support customers remaining analog phones, fax machines, or modems
- Designed for Ethernet and multi-T1 applications
- Up to 8 analog POTS interfaces
- Compatible with industry-leading softswitches and call agents
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation affords more efficient utilization
- Integral full-featured, business-class IP router
- Stateful inspection firewall for network security
- Quality of Service (QoS) for delay and jitter-sensitive traffic like VoIP
- Supports 802.1q Virtual LAN (VLAN) trunking
- Voice Quality Monitoring (VQM)
- Network Address Translation (NAT) for IP address concealment
Total Access TA912/TA912e
The Total Access 912 IP Business Gateway provides SIP-gateway functionality, a robust IP router, firewall and VPN functionality, and support for a number of analog and digital interfaces for existing phone equipment, or for the combination of an IP PBX and an analog fax, phones, or modem.
Features:
- Single T1/single Ethernet platform, 12 analog FXS interfaces, integrated DSX-1
- Ideal for networks transitioning to VoIP and an all IP voice and data WAN
- Supports up to 12 analog FXS interfaces for legacy equipment
- Single Ethernet interface for data connectivity
- Integral DSX-1 PRI/CAS for PBX connectivity
- Transparent proxy with survivability for network outages
- Voice Quality Monitoring (VQM) for enhanced Quality of Service (QoS)
- Compatible with industry leading softswitches and call agents
- Integral full-featured IP router for data support and Internet access
- Stateful inspection firewall for network security
- Quality of Service (QoS) for delay sensitive traffic like VoIP
- Command Line Interface (CLI) mimics industry de facto standard
- Feature-rich ADTRAN Operating System (AOS)
- Single T1 WAN interface
- Analog to SIP or MGCP conversion for legacy support over a dynamic IP network
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation affords more efficient utilization
- Standardized G.729a voice compression requires less bandwidth per voice call
912 LEDs
Explanation of the light panel.
Total Access TA924/TA924e
The TA924/TA924e is a third-generation IP Business Gateway for Ethernet and multi-T1 applications feature all the same robust routing and voice features of the previous generation IPBGs, along with new features and functions that enable cost effective, reliable IP service delivery.
Features:
- Market-leading IP business gateways, with 40 percent higher performance than previous generations (2nd Gen)
- Seamless voice and data integration over VoIP-based network architectures
- Designed for Ethernet and multi-T1 applications
- Optional eSBC functionality
- Up to 24 analog POTS interfaces
- Optional outbound lifeline via FXO
- Compatible with industry-leading softswitches and call agents
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation affords more efficient utilization
- Integral full-featured business-class IP router
- Stateful inspection firewall for network security
- Quality of Service (QoS) for delay and jitter sensitive traffic like VoIP
- Supports 802.1q Virtual LAN (VLAN) Trunking
- Voice Quality Monitoring (VQM)
- Network Address Translation (NAT) for IP address concealment
- Feature-rich ADTRAN Operating System (AOS)
- Rugged metal case
- Optional battery backup
924 LEDs
Explanation of the light panel.
