Softphhones needing a separate VLAN from data?

I am working on answering a question for a customer and I have hit a road block.
I have deployed and managed several networks using hard sets for VoIP and have set up VLANs for VoIP and data.
Now, I am being asked about soft-phones. Do they need or can VLANs be used?
What I am working on
CCNP Route (Currently) 80% done
CCNP Switch (Next Year)
CCNP TShoot (Next Year)

Comments

  • kmcintosh78kmcintosh78 Member Posts: 195
    I am working on answering a question for a customer and I have hit a road block.
    I have deployed and managed several networks using hard sets for VoIP and have set up VLANs for VoIP and data.
    Now, I am being asked about soft-phones. Do they need or can VLANs be used?
    Found the answer.
    Nope, it is not possible.
    What I am working on
    CCNP Route (Currently) 80% done
    CCNP Switch (Next Year)
    CCNP TShoot (Next Year)
  • networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    The same VLAN can be used but best practice is to separate the voice out for QoS and security purposes.
    An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.
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