1. Network Topology
The best ways to integrate voice into your network for optimal perfeormance

2. Gold Standard
Connectivity - Leased Line, Direct Ethernet, Microwave, WiMAX
Router - Business Grade, remote management capability
Switch Technology - Gigabit, Gigabit PoE
Cabling - Ethernet direct to phone, no daisy chaining, CAT5e/Cat6
Vlan - Segment Voice and Data (dependant on Bandwidth)

3. Silver Standard Connectivity - Dedicated FTTP/FTTC for voice and data
Router - Business Grade, remote management capability
Switch Technology - Gigabit for data, Gigabit PoE for voice
Cabling - Ethernet direct to phone, no daisy chaining, CAT5e/Cat6
Vlan - Segment Voice and Data - not required if multiple connections are in place

4. Bronze Standard Connectivity - FTTC, Adsl2+
Router - Business Grade, remote management capability
Switch Technology - 100Mb, 100Mb PoE
Cabling - Ethernet direct to phone, no daisy chaining, CAT5e
Vlan - Segement Voice and Data (preferred option**).
**No Vlan’s or shared connection will most likely ensure that the data side of the network can cause issues on the voice network because of low bandwidth availability