Clear Channel (G.Clear) Codec
G.Clear guarantees bit integrity when transferring a DS-0 through a gateway server, supports the transporting of nonvoice circuit data sessions through a Voice over IP (VoIP) network, and enables the VoIP networks to transport ISDN and switched 56 circuit-switched data calls. With the availability of G.Clear, ISDN data calls that do not require bonding can be supported.
In a transit application, because it is possible to have a mix of voice and data calls, not supporting G.Clear limits the solution to voice-only calls. The end-user application is in charge of handling packet loss and error recovery. This packet loss management precludes the use of clear channel with some applications unless the IP network is carefully engineered.
In an MGCP environment, the voice gateway backhauls the public switched telephony network (PSTN) signaling channel to the call agent. The call agent examines the bearer capability and determines when a G.Clear call should be established.
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Note G.Clear codecs cannot be configured on a T1 channel associated signaling (CAS) trunk for incoming traffic. T1 CAS trunks use least significant bit-robbing for signaling, which causes the data to be incorrect and re-sent from high level protocols. Traffic on an incoming E1 R2 trunk can be configured.
If you configure the G.Clear codec under a VoIP dial peer, you cannot transmit and receive voice traffic with that dial peer on the voice gateway router. The G.Clear codec does not accommodate voice services like dial tone or ring-back tone.
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In a transit application, because it is possible to have a mix of voice and data calls, not supporting G.Clear limits the solution to voice-only calls. The end-user application is in charge of handling packet loss and error recovery. This packet loss management precludes the use of clear channel with some applications unless the IP network is carefully engineered.
In an MGCP environment, the voice gateway backhauls the public switched telephony network (PSTN) signaling channel to the call agent. The call agent examines the bearer capability and determines when a G.Clear call should be established.
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Note G.Clear codecs cannot be configured on a T1 channel associated signaling (CAS) trunk for incoming traffic. T1 CAS trunks use least significant bit-robbing for signaling, which causes the data to be incorrect and re-sent from high level protocols. Traffic on an incoming E1 R2 trunk can be configured.
If you configure the G.Clear codec under a VoIP dial peer, you cannot transmit and receive voice traffic with that dial peer on the voice gateway router. The G.Clear codec does not accommodate voice services like dial tone or ring-back tone.
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