Siemens V1.2.33 manual Mac, Mcu, Mib, MoH, Password

Abbreviations and Technical Terms

Mask

The subnet mask classifies networks as A, B, and C networks. Each class is associated with a subnet mask that hides the relevant bits. 255.0.0.0 for class A, 255.255.0.0 for class B, and 255.255.255.0 for class C. There are 254 Æ IP Addresss available in a class C network, for example.

MAC

Abbreviation of "Medium Access Control Address."

A 48-bit address which is the unique, world-wide identification for every terminal (for example Æ IP telephone or network card) in a network.

MCU

An MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) is used to set up a conference between three or more remote subscribers. The MCU is a type of "star distributor" that interconnects the terminals ("commercial systems").

MIB

Abbreviation of "Management Information Base."

Database that contains descriptions and error messages for devices and functions in a network.

MoH

The file contains the Music on Hold.

Outbound Proxy

The "outbound proxy" is usually a SIP Æ Proxy. This means that you con- figure either a client, a telephone or software which uses this proxy server for all SIP sessions. This procedure is similar to that for configuring a proxy server for your Internet connection.

Password

For information on the default setting, please see the various optiPoint user manuals.

Password	Meaning
User Password	Protects the user-specific settings on the op-
	tiPoint phone.
Administrator Password	Protects against unauthorized access to the
	administration area ("Configuration" and "Di-
	agnostic").
FTP Password	Protects against unauthorized access to the
	Æ FTP server for data transmission
	(for example downloading firmware).

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