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Project : Re-establishing and improving the experimental VoIP link with the University of Namibia: A Case Study. By Ricky Ngandu g07n1084@campus.ru.ac.za. Supervisors : Alfredo Terzoli and Mosiuoa Tsietsi. Background.
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Project: Re-establishing and improving the experimental VoIP link with the University of Namibia: A Case Study By Ricky Ngandu g07n1084@campus.ru.ac.za Supervisors: Alfredo Terzoli and Mosiuoa Tsietsi Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Background • In 2004 a VoIP link was established between Rhodes University and the University of Namibia • The link had a high packet drop rate due to an inconsistent internet line • Low or no internet bandwidth at the University of Namibia • When a link was established it had a poor voice transmission Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Objectives: • Re-establish VoIP link with the University of Namibia • Improve the bandwidth availability through traffic shaping and quality of service (QoS) • Possibly setup a VoIP based video conferencing facility using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
VoIP model Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Approach of Study • Understand the University of Namibia network • Obtain in-depth knowledge on VoIP, methods of enhancing network traffic and understand the implementation process of VoIP • Deploy VoIP • Test live video over a VoIP link using SIP Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Project Challenges For this project to work the following cannot be assumed: • Reliable network • Bandwidth is infinite To ensure that we have a reliable network, there will be a need to negotiate with UNAM’s ISP and UNAM’s computer service department Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Deliverables • Establish a fully working VoIP model • Possibly establish video conferencing • Possibly create a blueprint for connecting African universities together using video and VoIP Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Future work • The last two deliverables are possibilities which may not be completed in this project • Video conferencing is essential for today’s communication needs and should be implemented • Huge expenses are incurred on communication. A cheap solution would be one of the best things to happen to any educational institution’s budget. A blueprint for future implementations would be an asset Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science
Questions • Question and Answer session Rhodes University - Department of Computer Science