[cisco-voip] Simple Home QoS

[Tad A. Lagestee]

I was having a problem with my home QoS, especially when sending voice
packets out my network when other uploading services (email, file
transfers, etc.) were occurring on my home network.  I am using a Pix
501, and it's been well documented that Pix's have no QoS.  However,
most QoS problems are easily blamed on your ISP.  

I remembered that the ethernet switch on a 7940 phone had some sort of
QoS prioritization.  So...  I stuck a 7940 between my Pix and my switch.
Guess what?  My QoS problem feels 90% better.  I suppose an 870 router
properly programmed can do the same thing, but my "simple solution" sure
seems easier.  

Am I dreaming?  Any comments or caveats?

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Sincerely,
 
Tad A. Lagestee