In a complete network-in-a-box system acting as an enterprise network
demarcation point, packets such as voice, video and data packets, are
routed over common network connections, such as LAN and WAN. The packets
are mapped from a public address field (such as an IP address) and port
number to a private address field and port number, the mapping process
typically being handled by a NAT (Network Address Translation). The
packets are also prioritized, by marking the packets for priority queuing
and routing, and configuring the bandwidths of the WAN traffic and the
voice traffic to predetermined quantities and configuring the address
fields of the voice devices. Simultaneous transmission of the various
packets can be limited to predetermined quantities, typically by
utilizing a CAC (Client Access Control). Secure firewalls are also
included as well as a performance test client application that provides a
defined workload generated across the WAN interface for capacity planning
measurements and allows remote monitoring of the QoS (Quality of Service)
data, such as latency, jitter, lost packets and MOS scores. Optionally, a
simple, common remote management interface is included, allowing service
providers to configure, upgrade and manage the system. Additionally,
address fields can be provided to voice, video or data devices attached
to a LAN port. VPN authentication and encrypted sessions can be tunneled
through the firewall for access to an internal network by using a VPN
terminator. For power outages and other emergency purposes, additional
ports that connect to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) analog
telephone lines as well as other analog telephones or devices, can be
provided. Another advantageous element is that most of the above
components or features may be enabled or disabled.