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04.0 Can we use our existing computer network to create an IP -based dispatch system, or do we need to build a new one? The answer to this question depends on the IP dispatch system application. In many cases we can use existing IP networks, but in other cases like public safety applications you may want to think about creating a secure standalone communications network Here are a few things to consider with regard to IP dispatch solutions - How much traftic is on my existing network and how much bandwidth s available to dedicate to a commun catioms solution? - Does your netwctk support niulticasting Multi�asting is an important element to making our dispatch .;olutions as How much bandwidth will the dis With a C -Soft low -bit vocoder, there can be a bandwidth savings of up to 30 percent. This depends on hov, many radios and dispatch positions you want or. the system. The breakdown is simple e device you connect to the system that operates in simpl(-x mode requires 50 k6its of available effectve as possible VVe can - Mork with non- multicasting networks but there are some limitations - • Do yot, , ant to connect and ccmmunicate between multiple locations or installations via an IP dispatch network'-' If so, that means you have to have a good network connection between them Anywhere you have a network connection could to a potential location for communications equipment If you have offices across the country that are all connected wta a net .ork, you could communicate between them using tw. way radios because the network ties them together patch system use on the network? bandwidth Multiply that times the number of communication lines you have on the system — a base stations means 8 x 50 L Bit or 4C0 kBit for effective simultaneous communications Always innke sure the network has the capacity to account for the maximum possible number of simultaneous transmissions. How important are SIP capabilities in a dispatch system? The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol used for establishing sessions in an IP network For a radio dispatc ier, SIP is one way of bringiny control of telephone onto the console, be it a simple two-way call or a collaborative conteience session This allows dispatch to control phone calls incoming and outgoing phone calls and use features such as hold unhold call for conterencing, voice mail and call transfer One of the most mportant features is the ctosspatch capability Df radio and phone rJoti a police officer on a radio channel car be connected to a phone call to coordinate activities - )r assist dispatch with a critical situation. SIP can be configured to use existing switches so a large number of lines are a'lailable if required. SIP is becoming an important part of dispatch :onsoles Like the IP console SIP is a powerful yet s!mple tool which is also eery flexible and scalable. I have two dispatch locations, but can only afford to update one console to /P. Will I be able to communicate with the old console? In most cases Telex will be able to interface an IP -223 or gateway tc each channel at the location where the radios would be interfaced to the analog corsole usually the Central Electronics Ban" (CEB). The IP -223 is cenfiguied in console mode, and allows the channels configured this way to be put on the same IP network system as the near IP console. Through the network the analog console can be monitored and operated like it was another IP console. The flexibility of this design provides a way for an end user to start a migration path to a c3mplete IP changeover when replacing the dispatch consoles !r multiple locations. When required this concept also provides a very cost - effective backup console to existing aralog consoles. 4 1 www.telex.com /radiodispatch