Comparison of technical aspects between 10Mbps 100Mbps and gigabit internet
Comparison of technical aspects between 10Mbps 100Mbps and gigabit internet
The problem arises because only the phone is directly linked to the network, while the PC connects through the phone. This setup makes the phone function as a "bridge," restricting the PC's speed to 100 Mbps even if the PC supports much higher bandwidth.
It's not necessary for the VOIP service since it uses very little data. The issue lies with the phone's limitations. Even with a gigabit network, most devices restrict the rest of the usage. Edited November 29, 2020 by HT21
Start by locating a controller with 1000mbps capability. Next, pursue an electrical engineering degree and create the circuit to connect that controller to your Ethernet port along with any input device you need. Finally, place the custom PCB you built in step two onto it, reflow the controller using a reflow oven, and solder the SMD parts onto your new board.
You have three main ways to address the bottleneck: 1. Install another Ethernet connection to the workstation. 2. Purchase a switch for each desk. 3. Acquire new VoIP phones. Each solution presents challenges when selling to clients. Ultimately, you’d need to examine network traffic to confirm necessity. I’ve designed networks for live events where slow connections ruin performances. During setup, we also handled Datatransfers through that network. If applications aren’t time-sensitive, upgrading the Ethernet link isn’t justified. A 100Mbit connection is more than sufficient for typical office tasks. File sharing outside the office isn’t a concern, but if it is, consider both inbound and outbound connections. If your usage is under twice the capacity a single network client can handle, the VoIP issue won’t be significant.
The effort, expense, and potential hazards of replacing and rewiring a NIC on a desk phone are much greater than simply adding another cable or moving an existing switch away from its current connection.
The device should likely use a dedicated SoC, with the NIC either built into that chip or providing limited bandwidth. A 100Mbit interface is improbable unless the external connection exceeds that speed. Prioritizing VoIP traffic via QoS also suggests the phone must support sufficient processing power. If it’s merely a compact switch, it would be more expensive than purchasing a proper one. There’s also the risk of firmware incompatibility if you replace the original switch component. Adding extra isolation transformers could complicate things further. Ultimately, even with effort, it doesn’t seem practical.
Thanks for the suggestions. All the concepts seem reasonable. In most settings, adding new or extra cables can be quite challenging. Installing a second switch near the desks isn’t ideal since phones rely on POE power, and placing one between them could cause issues. Gigabyte VOIP units start around £100, so I might explore that option for certain desktops. I’ll research more about the VOIP phones I use just to understand how they manage data traffic through the computer’s NIC.