After the router is configured for QoS, it examines incoming packets and allocates a
priority to the packet.
shows the affect priority queuing has on voice and data networks. The packets arrive
randomly. They are processed and output according to the QoS policy. The VoIP
traffic is output first.
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Figure 5-4 Voice and Data Network Implementation
network can be implemented.
Figure 5-4 Voice and Data Network Implementation
Host A
100Mbps
Managed Switch
Telephone
System A
Figure 5-5 Priority Queuing on Voice and Data Networks
Figure 5-5 Priority Queuing on Voice and Data Networks
Packet from VoIP Device
Packet from PC
Ethernet (100Mbps)
shows how a voice and data
256Kbps
Private Circuit
(Leased Line)
Router
Router
Leased Line (256Kbps)
Router with QoS
Policy Applied
Direction of IP Traffic
Network Design Considerations
Issue 2.0
Host B
100Mbps
Managed Switch
Telephone
System B