Here’s why:

Bandwidth Assessment: VoIP systems transmit voice data over your network, requiring a certain amount of bandwidth to function correctly. During a LAN audit, NTVoIP will analyze your current network infrastructure to determine if it has enough capacity to handle VoIP traffic. They will assess factors like the number of simultaneous calls, data transfer rates, and any other network activities that may compete for bandwidth. This assessment helps identify potential bottlenecks or congestion points affecting call quality.

Network Security: VoIP systems rely on your LAN for data transmission, making evaluating the security measures in place crucial. A LAN audit examines the network’s security protocols, firewall configurations, access controls, and encryption methods to protect your VoIP system against unauthorized access, data breaches, or eavesdropping. It helps identify vulnerabilities and recommends improvements to enhance the security of your VoIP communications.

Network Infrastructure Evaluation: VoIP systems rely on a robust, well-designed network infrastructure. During a LAN audit, NTVoIP will evaluate the LAN components, such as switches, routers, cables, and wireless access points, to ensure they function optimally. They check for any hardware or configuration issues that may impact VoIP performance. This evaluation helps identify areas that require upgrades or modifications to support the demands of VoIP systems.

Scalability and Future Planning: As your business grows, so does the demand on your network. A LAN audit provides insights into your LAN’s scalability and ability to handle increasing VoIP users and devices. It helps you plan for future expansions and upgrades, ensuring that your network infrastructure can accommodate the growing needs of your business without compromising VoIP performance.

In summary, a LAN audit for VoIP systems is essential to assess and optimize your network infrastructure to support high-quality and reliable voice communication. It ensures sufficient bandwidth, enhances security, improves QoS, evaluates network components, and enables future scalability for your VoIP telephone system. We offer a Local Area Network Assessment. Please contact us for more information.