Course Outline

Module 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

Module 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

Module 3: Communications Manager Express Endpoints Implementation

• Endpoint Requirements
• Enpoint Configuration

Module 4: Dial Plan Implementation

• Call Routing and Dial Plans
• Digit Manipulation
• Path Selection Configuration

Module 5: Gatekeeper and CUBE Implementation

• Fundamentals of Gatekeepers
• Cisco Unified Border Element

Module 6: QoS

• QoS Mechanisms and Models
• Classification, Marketing, and Link Efficiency Mechanisms
• Managing Congestion and Rate Limiting
• Cisco AutoQoS.