Problem: Jitter Buffer Configuration
A jitter buffer temporarily stores arriving packets in order to minimize delay variations. If packets arrive too late then they are discarded. A jitter buffer may be misconfigured and be either too large or too small.
Impact
If a jitter buffer is too small then an excessive number of packets may be discarded, which can lead to call quality degradation. If a jitter buffer is too large then the additional delay can lead to conversational difficulty.
Resolution
A typical jitter buffer configuration is 30 milliseconds to 50 milliseconds in depth. In the case of an adaptive jitter buffer then the maximum size may be set to 100-200 milliseconds. Note that if the jitter buffer size exceeds 100 milliseconds then the additional delay introduced can lead to conversational difficulty
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