Internet connection
Internet Service Provider
GoToConnect requires a valid broadband internet connection to make and receive calls. GoToConnect does not provide an internet connection. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for information regarding your Internet connection.
Bandwidth
Each call on GoToConnect requires approximately 100kbps of internet bandwidth (both upload and download). For reference, broadband internet is currently defined as one that offers at minimum:
- Download Speed: 25 Mbps
- Upload Speed: 3 Mbps
Using 3 Mbps (or 3000 kpbs), you can make up to 30 concurrent calls at any given time. However, in many cases other devices and GoToConnect share bandwidth, effectively reducing the amount of concurrent calls possible on your network.
Business offices typically have internet speeds that exceed minimum broadband requirements. Please contact your ISP to ensure your bandwidth meets the minimum requirements for your needs.
Network hardware for office deployments
Routers
GoToConnect desk phones are network devices that require a business-class router with a broadband internet connection. Each phone must be issued an IP address from the router (not modem) via DHCP.
We recommend an Ethernet switch capable of QoS (Quality of Service) be placed between GoToConnect and your router. A QoS switch helps ensure high-quality audio during calls.
Firewalls
Many routers include a firewall that protects your network from malicious internet traffic. Your firewall should allow your GoToConnect phones to access HTTP, HTTPS, and UDP traffic on your network. Please contact your network IT professional for help in configuring your firewall.
Recommended Hardware
The number of routers/firewalls that will work with GoToConnect are too expansive to list. However, there are some practical recommendations we can make based on personal experience and testing when you contact our team.
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- Key voice quality metrics and multiple data points for ensuring voice quality
- SIP ALG: Is a router setting that can cause issues currently enabled?
- SIP ports: Are the ports required for communication currently open on your network?
- NAT settings: Are there potential problems with network address traversal?
