Network Equalizing

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Network equalizing is the balancing of traffic allowing for time-sensitive (delay-sensitive) voice, video, and streaming data to receive an “equal share” of the available bandwidth.

Data networks are called “bursty” networks because data arrives randomly and in large amounts often causing “traffic jams.” This is not a problem for traditional networks where, if your email gets delayed by seconds or even minutes, no one knows or cares. However, certain large file email attachments, Web surfing, and other applications create an “unequal” balance in the way the network performs. With the introduction of VoIP [Voice Over Internet Protocol] or IPT [Internet Telephony], any congestion can cause “stutter” delays, “voice skips” from packet loss, or “jitter” in the conversation.

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