Integrated services access node with Linux
Luukkonen, Jan-Erik (2016)
Luukkonen, Jan-Erik
Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111716433
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111716433
Tiivistelmä
The objective of this thesis was to study an integrated all-IP device for the most common network infrastructure services. The thesis studied various services that could be added into the device. Finally it demonstrated such physical device, with data, VoIP and security focus. The work was commissioned by Tele-entre Oy
The work was done using regular, server grade components and freely available open source applications. First different services that an integrated access node would need were studied. Secondly we decided which particular operating system and applications we would use. At the end all components were installed, configured and a test plan was made for checking the functionality.
The result of the study is a functional, multiservice router and firewall with basic VoIP services. The platform can flexibly accommodate any additional services; as well it can also be easily fitted in any PC hardware. If this device would be productized in the future, it would need a more detailed documentation and throughput measurements. Also the hardware would have to be more long term supported. A self-built device is mostly suitable for small and medium size installations, large scale operations are always better off with commercial devices.
The work was done using regular, server grade components and freely available open source applications. First different services that an integrated access node would need were studied. Secondly we decided which particular operating system and applications we would use. At the end all components were installed, configured and a test plan was made for checking the functionality.
The result of the study is a functional, multiservice router and firewall with basic VoIP services. The platform can flexibly accommodate any additional services; as well it can also be easily fitted in any PC hardware. If this device would be productized in the future, it would need a more detailed documentation and throughput measurements. Also the hardware would have to be more long term supported. A self-built device is mostly suitable for small and medium size installations, large scale operations are always better off with commercial devices.