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Overview



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About Hosted EBO Features Deployment Hardware F.A.Q.

EBO analyses voice and data packets over your network and strips out anything that is not essential, only data essential to the delivery of voice data. EBO also gives voice data precedence over other types of data ensuring that call quality is always maintained in real-time.

1: Removes inefficiencies of VoIP

EBO uses G.729 @ 10mS compression which only uses 8.23Kbit/s of available bandwidth, regardless of the type of WAN it is running over. Compare this to a typical VoIP call over ADSL which uses 84.4kbit/s, in fact EBO reduces overheads per call to less than one byte per packet.

How does EBO benefit the end user?
What this means for the end user running EBO is that many more calls can be sent on their current link without any compromise in quality. Or users can keep sending their current volume of calls over lower bandwidth. In both instances the end user saves money by reducing bandwidth requirements.


2: Implements “byte level” QoS

With EBO Quality of Service (QoS) is implemented at both ends of link meaning that voice and data are controlled going in both directions. Data packets are sliced with zero overhead while voice packets are not forced to wait (causing jitter and delay in the call quality).

Data Packets Take Priority without EBO

Voice Packets Take Priority with EBO

EBO does not reduce the Data MTU over a link and allows for 100% of the available bandwidth to be used. Because EBO works well over slow links, it is possible to use a 128Kb link to send both voice and data without any compromise on quality.


3: Implements call access control

Existing calls are protected with EBO, it is impossible to over-subscribe a link. Worst case scenario is that a new call will just get dead air (call will not be able to be made). With IP-PBX busy tone will be returned

SIP call rejection
Once a link has reached its call limit SIP “INVITE” messages are intercepted by EBO. A reply message is configurable.


4: Can bond links together in an active-active mode

EBO can be set to use an additional link in either an active or passive mode. In active mode EBO efficiently bonds links of different speed together, reducing latency for larger packets.

RAIN Mode
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Networks or (RAIN) is the term we have given EBO’s multiple link resiliency. When multiple links are bonded EBO sends synchronous data across both links in an “active-active” mode. What this means is that when a link fails it is removed in under a second resulting in no calls being dropped (no failover delay). Importantly RAIN mode works with two or more links and also supports links form different suppliers (eg. ADSL supplied from different ISPs).

Passive Mode
Passive mode leaves the additional link idle until it is required. Ideally passive mode is used with ISDN or 3G backup. Passive links can be automatically tested for availability. Switching links in passive mode takes around a second plus any establishment delay on the link.


5: Real-time Monitoring

EBO provides real-time monitoring of underlying link quality and its effect on voice. Packet loss, latency and jitter are also monitored. EBO’s monitoring is not affected by link loading and any faults with the link (ADSL down for example) can be distinguished from customer created ones.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
EBO supports SNMP giving your administrators detailed information including: calls in progress and general system health.


6: Deploying EBO

EBO is a tunnel technology and needs a EBO enabled device at the end of each link. When talking about a “link” in regards to EBO we mean a single WAN link, back to back WANs, or even “the Internet”.

EBO can be deployed in either a point-to-point configuration or a service provider/enterprise configuration.

Typical Service Provider / Enterprise Configuration

For deployments with a high number of geographical sites EBO can be installed in a Central Server configuration (usually in a Hosting Environment) with satellite sites each having a smaller EBO enabled device installed on the end of the connecting link. EBO can be setup in N+1 configuration at the core of any enterprise/service provider.

EBO is a high performance bandwidth optimization service which can reduce bandwidth usage in VOIP termination upto 85%. This means that now the vendors can deliver improved performance of their calling service with much lower bandwidth cost. Run VOIP termination in locations where VOIP is completely blocked. It works like a secured tunnel. Fully Hosted Solution – No need to buy / setup expensive hardware. We do all that for you. You just pay a nominal fee for what you use. Works on Any Internet (DSL / ADSL / 3G / Sat etc)

EBO Features




  • Based on feature rich VPN technology
  • Uses 1/5 bandwidth for VoIP
  • Business grade quality on VoIP calls
  • Essential Call Access Control
  • Variety of CPE devices to choose from
  • RAIN mode dual link quality improvement
  • Bond up to 8 links of any type
  • Offers enhanced MPLS functionality for
    multi-branch and enterprise applications
  • Delivers true voice and data convergence

EBO Call Concurrency




Using only two ADSL lines up to 100 concurrent calls becomes a reality

The number of concurrent calls is dependent on both the line speed (available bandwidth in both directions) and the actual router used. The EBO enabled Mikrotik RB-750 ADSL router can support a maximum of 30 concurrent calls. For more concurrency, the larger EBO routers allow from 100 to 3000 concurrent calls, and can be used with most forms of connectivity including DSL, leased lines, satellite links and wireless.
 
(Please note: the below information is when using a G.729 codec. Although we have made every effort to make this as accurate as possible, this is only an indication and therefore we do not take responsibility for any deviation that may be seen with the specific characteristics of your connection when compared to this table.)
 

Bandwidth

without EBO

with EBO
128kbps
 3
10
256kbps
 6
24
384kbps
 9
38
512kbps
 13
53
640kbps
 16
67
768kbps
 19
81
896kbps
 22
95
1024kbps
 26
109

3G Gateways and Voice Termination 

EBO technology represents a significant opportunity for companies in the 3G gateway and voice termination market to add real value to their organisations and optimise the use of bandwidth in this market sector.

Core features for the 3G and Voice Termination Sectors 

1.  Compression delivers 500% more traffic!

EBO delivers Header compression to ensure bandwidth is not wasted, EBO does interfere or compress the actual Codec so we ensure that call Quality is preserved. To give you an example of the dramatic savings you can make with EBO a call using G729a as the Codec will typically use 8kbps for the Codec + 35kbps for normal payload making a total of 43kbps per call. EBO reduces this to 8.1kbps per call.

2.  QOS Quality

EBO’s patented multiplexing technology ensures that Quality of Service (QOS) is delivered at a level others cannot match. EBO delivers QOS at byte level ensuring clear communications regardless of whether there is other data on the bandwidth or not. This ensures you customers get superior Call quality

3.  Security / Encryption

EBO ensures the security of your communications firstly through the use of the EBO VPN technology and secondly giving you the ability to encrypt all of your communications ensuring the integrity of you calls is preserved.

4.  Call Blending technologies.

EBO has a range of features aimed at ensuring bandwidth use it optimized. These include the ability to spread your traffic load Randomly over an IP range and also simultaneously Randomly over a Port range.

5.  Bonding

EBO can bond any links ( Internet lines ) together to increase available Bandwidth for use. It also delivers resilience in event of problems on one of the links and allows dynamic management of performance and flow

6.  RAIN mode

Duplicates all transmissions for both Voice and Data to ensure absolute immediate failover in the event of trouble on one connection. Your users will not even know there is an issue with his lines! In addition RAIN mode eliminates intermittent Jitter and latency that occurs on connections

7.  Codec Agnostic

EBO works with All Codecs

Works with all GSM Gateways (SIP Supported ) and is actually embedded at the client end into iQsim Gateways.

8.  Statistics

EBO provides real time statistics of the underlying performance of your network links

All of this equals a increase in Quality and Experience to the actual end user resulting in increased ACD and faster ASR times.

EBO is in use in over 40 countries worldwide supporting hundreds of gateway users and  delivering premium voice quality.

Supported GSM Gateways : 

1. GOIP All Models

2. Dinstar All Models

3. 2N® StarGate, Teles IGate

4. OpenVox All Models

5. ELGATO All Models

6. Hypermedia All Models

7. NovaTec All Models

8. PORTech All Models

9. Topex All Models

10. Asterisk with GsM PCI card

11. All SIP-Based GSM Gateways

Requirments : 

1. TPLink Mr3420 V2

2. One GB Flash Drive ( SanDisk / Toshiba Recommended )

3. Internet Connection by ( 3G, 4G, Wimax, Sat or aDSL )


tplink
TPLink MR3420 v2 Series

Most Popular! This is a PPPOE/3G router which is available for purchase in most computer stores in many countries. We have a customized firmware which can be loaded into this router to convert it into a EBO device. This means, you can create your own EBO device without having to wait for us to ship it to you! This also means, the device is going to cost you much cheaper than all other options, overall.This device can support up-to 64 concurrent calls (and you can add more devices if you need more calls! ).
If you already have this router, and would like to convert it into a EBO Device, Click below.
TPLink to EBO Instructions

mikrotik Mikrotik RB750 Mikrotik RB-951G
1 EBO 200 Series Routers

The EBO 200 series router is a full-functioned internet gateway router for businesses and is ready for connection to a CP-enabled service provider. The 200 series can also be used as a branch office router in enterprise deployments of EBO.

The 200 series routers feature 3 Ethernet ports. Typically these would be configured in a 1x LAN and 2x WAN arrangement, that would allow 2 discrete WAN connections. The 200 series can also address multiple ADSL modems off a single Ethernet WAN port, which means solutions such as bandwidth stacking of multiple circuits can be achieved by simply plugging a bank of ADSL modems connected to a switch to the CP router’s WAN port.

With the CP 200 series routers, you can create a secure, bandwidth optimised solution for your business and take advantage of enhanced IP-voice call quality and up to a 500% increase in IP-voice call capacity.

VMWare
EBO VM Series VMware Appliance

Not interested in setting up CP hardware? Virtualise EBO by installing it on a PC by using VMWare Workstation.

This version of the software supports up to 200 simultaneous calls.

Datasheet coming soon

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions you have about EBO should be answered in the following FAQ’s. Contact us if you cannot find what you a looking for.

Q: What is EBO?
A: EBO stands for: Europserver’s Bandwidth Optimizer. EBO Technology overcomes the problems with VoIP over ADSL by treating voice data as priority traffic.

Q: How does EBO work?
A: We have a much more detailed explanation on the How EBO Works page but in a nutshell this is how EBO works:
EBO analyses voice data packets over a network and strips out anything that is not essential, only data essential to the delivery of voice (data) remains. EBO also gives voice data precedence over other types of data ensuring that call quality is always maintained.

Q: Who is EBO For?
A: EBO is perfect for any size of business or organisation that uses VoIP based telephony. EBO is also a good fit for any business looking to make the move to a VoIP based system.
Service Providers will also benefit significantly from EBO by deploying it over their networks to benefit their own VoIP service.

Q: Is EBO Hardware or Software?
A: Both really. EBO can be installed on some existing routing hardware (Netgear, Mikrotik, TPLink Routers) however there may be some limits to functionality when loading EBO onto OEM equipment (check with us if you have an queries). At the head-end or data centre then the appropriate device should be selected to run the EBO provisioning and management software.

All EBO hardware supports:
Full router functionality such as policy routing, BGP, stateful firewall, etc
Hardware failover using VRRP
Link bonding and failover, call access control, statistics generation, etc

Q: What Does EBO Cost?
A: This depends on how your ISP or distributor has packaged EBO check with your approved reseller or distributor or click here to check our available plans.

Q: How many simultaneous VoIP calls can EBO carry?
A: The only limiting factor on how many VoIP call EBO can carry is bandwidth. The first call EBO processes has an overhead of 38.1Kb with every additional call adding 8.6Kb to the load. So a broadband connection with a 2Mbps (2048Kbps) upload speed would be able to carry 234 simultaneous VoIP calls without loss of call quality and allowing other data to flow over the connection.

EBO Equation

To work out your anticipated number of concurrent calls on your available bandwidth simply take the available bandwidth (upstream) subtract 38.1 and then divide by 8.6. This will give you a rough guide on the number of concurrent calls you would get with this available bandwidth. Note however bandwidth availability and quality tends to be sporadic in South Africa so take your worst case available and use that number.

Q: Can EBO reduce my costs?
A: Yes, assuming that you are already running a VoIP system, EBO will reduce your VoIP bandwidth requirements.

Q: Does EBO support line bonding?
A: One of the added benefits of EBO is that is does support line bonding. Despite being developed to carry VoIP calls EBO also has the benefit of being able to create VPN tunnels with multiple ADSL lines, which in effect is bonding. Unlike the Cisco based solution using EBO to bond ADSL has relatively low setup costs. Bonding with EBO requires a router for each ADSL line and a single piece of EBO enabled hardware to handle the bonding process.