A method and apparatus is provided for use in providing real-time, packet-switched service to an end-user over a cable data network. In the method, when a setup request signal is received from a calling Internet phone, first mapping of an IP address and a User Datagram Protocol port of the calling Internet phone to first embedded Media Proxy Solution IP address and UDP port is performed. The continuation of the call is based on the failed component as opposed to relying on communication endpoints to re-initiate or re-route the failed call. When this RPM is reached, a higher voltage motorgenerator, in tandem with the low voltage starter motor, also begins turning the heat engine.