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Ethernet hubs

for ScreenPop, SoloRecord, TeamRecord, TeamOnCall up to 6 phones

VONaLink works by monitoring network packets. A network hub is a "dumb" device that allows computers connected to the same hub to read all packets that flow through the hub. Because of this, VONaLink running on one computer can read the network packets destined for a phone plugged into the same hub. In contrast, a network switch is a "smart" device that improves performance by allowing packets between the specified sender and receiver only, so packet monitoring is not possible.

The price of a hub is less than that of a switch. Because the cost difference between a hub and switch is small, and most people prefer the performance of a switch, most computer stores stock switches. You will need to shop at a store that carry a wide range of network devices to find a hub.

Minimum

Model Description Where to buy
Dynex DX-EHB4 4 port 10 mbps Best Buy (US)
Best Buy (Canada)

Preferred

Model Description Where to buy
DualComm DCSW-1005 Port Mirroring 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet LAN Switch www.dual-comm.com
Netgear DS104 4 port 10/100 mbps www.ebay.com
www.amazon.com
Netgear DS108 8 port 10/100 mbps www.ebay.com
www.amazon.com

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Devices that claim to be hubs, but in fact are switches.
Avoid the following:
  • Allied Telesyn AT-FH708E
  • Genius GS4080 Mini
  • Linksys EFAH05W
  • Linksys EFAH08W
  • Linksys EFAH16W
  • Linksys NH1005 V2
  • SMC EZ5808DS
  • ZIO ESB550SW

Managed Ethernet switches with port mirroring

for TeamRecord and TeamOnCall

Model Description Where to buy
Dell PowerConnect 2708 8 port 10/100/1000 www.dell.com
Dell PowerConnect 2716 16 port 10/100/1000 www.dell.com
Dell PowerConnect 2724 24 port 10/100/1000 www.dell.com
D-Link DES-1226G 24 port 10/100 + 2 1000 mbps www.ecost.com
www.provantage.com
www.cendirect.com (Canada)
Linksys SRW208 8 port 10/100 mbps www.provantage.com
www.cendirect.com (Canada)
Linksys SRW224G4 24 port 10/100 + 2 1000 mbps www.ecost.com
www.provantage.com
www.cendirect.com (Canada)
Netgear FS726T 24 port 10/100 + 2 1000 mbps www.ecost.com
www.provantage.com
www.cendirect.com (Canada)

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Tested VoIP providers*

Tested PBX*

*Applies to ScreenPop, SoloRecord, TeamRecord, and TeamOnCall

Soft phone

Hard phone

Analog Telephone Adapter


Compatibility issues on Windows

The following applications conflict with ScreenPop, SoloRecord, TeamRecord, and TeamOnCall. Un-installation is required.

  • AVG firewall
  • VPN client software such as AT&T Global Network Client
  • ZoneAlarm firewall
  • ZxSniffer