🧠 SIP Dialog vs Transaction: The Critical Distinction
In SIP-based communication systems, few things trip up developers and VoIP engineers more than the confusing difference between a SIP dialog and a SIP transaction.
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🔒 WebRTC Security
WebRTC has revolutionised real-time communication with browser-based voice and video. But as more businesses adopt it for mission-critical applications, a pressing question emerges: Is WebRTC secure?
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📲 The Disadvantages of Softphones? (And How to Solve Them)
Softphones offer impressive flexibility and affordability, but they’re not without their challenges. Whether you’re switching from desk phones or considering a full VoIP setup, understanding the drawbacks of softphones can help you make smarter decisions.
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The Rise of BYOD in VoIP: How to Keep It Secure & Scalable
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) revolution is here—and VoIP is riding the wave. Whether it’s remote teams using personal laptops or sales agents calling from their smartphones, businesses are embracing flexibility. But with convenience comes complexity.
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🧠 How to Integrate WebRTC with Asterisk Using a SIP Proxy
As WebRTC continues to gain traction in modern voice platforms, many businesses are looking to extend their existing Asterisk-based PBX systems with browser-based calling. The challenge? Making the two technologies speak fluently. The answer lies in a SIP proxy that bridges Asterisk and WebRTC — securely and reliably.
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What Is a SIP Proxy and Why It Matters in VoIP Security
In modern VoIP systems, a SIP proxy plays a central role in managing secure, scalable communications. This article explains what a SIP proxy is, how it works, and why it’s essential for VoIP security.
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The Difference Between a SIP Proxy and a SIP Registrar
If you’re deploying or troubleshooting a VoIP setup — especially one involving WebRTC, SIP trunking, or hosted PBX — understanding the difference between the SIP proxy and the SIP registrar is essential.
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What is SIP ALG and Why You Should Disable It for VoIP
SIP ALG is a feature often enabled by default on many commercial routers and firewalls. While designed with good intentions, in the world of VoIP and softphones, it frequently causes far more problems than it solves.
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Understanding the Infrastructure of WebRTC
WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source framework that allows web browsers and mobile apps to support real-time communication via simple APIs — without requiring plugins or external software.
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SIP ALG: Why It Breaks VoIP and How to Disable It
If you’ve ever encountered one-way audio, dropped calls, or registration failures in your VoIP deployment, there’s a good chance SIP ALG is the cause. Often enabled by default on routers and firewalls, SIP ALG tries to help — but usually makes things worse.
Let’s unpack what SIP ALG is, why it causes problems, and how to turn it off.