Glossary of Terms

HTTPS

A secure version of HTTP.

 

 

IETF

Internet Engineering Task Force, the organization that produces standards for

 

communications on the internet.

LAN

Local Area Network.

 

 

LLDP

Link Layer Discovery Protocol. All IP telephones with an Ethernet interface support

 

the transmission and reception of LLDP frames on the Ethernet line interface in

 

accordance with IEEE standard 802.1AB. SIP Software Release 2.0 and up supports

 

LLDP.

MAC

Media Access Control, ID of an endpoint.

 

 

Media

Encryption of the audio information exchanged between the IP telephone and the call

Channel

server or far end telephone.

Encryption

 

NAPT

Network Address Port Translation.

 

 

NAT

Network Address Translation.

 

 

OPS

Off-PBX Station.

 

 

PPM

Personal Profile Manager, part of the SIP Enablement Services (SES) platform. PPM

 

is responsible for maintaining and managing end users’ personal information in the

 

system.

Proxy

An intermediary entity that acts as both a server and a client for the purpose of making

Server

requests on behalf of other clients. A proxy server primarily plays the role of routing,

 

meaning its job is to ensure that a request is sent to another entity "closer" to the

 

targeted user. Proxies are also useful for enforcing policy, for example, making sure a

 

user is allowed to make a call. A proxy interprets, and if necessary, rewrites specific

 

parts of a request message before forwarding it.

 

 

PSTN

Public Switched Telephone Network, the network used for traditional telephony.

 

 

QoS

Quality of Service, used to refer to several mechanisms intended to improve audio

 

quality over packet-based networks.

 

 

RSVP

Resource ReSerVation Protocol, used by hosts to request resource reservations

 

throughout a network.

RTCP

RTP Control Protocol, monitors quality of the RTP services and can provide real-time

 

information to users of an RTP service.

 

 

RTP

Real-time Transport Protocol. Provides end-to-end services for real-time data such as

 

voice over IP.

SCEP

Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol, used to obtain a digital certificate.

 

 

SDP

Session Description Protocol. A well-defined format for conveying sufficient

 

information to discover and participate in a multi session.

 

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9600 specifications

The Avaya 9600 series is a robust line of desktop phones designed to meet the needs of modern business communication. Tailored for users who require advanced functionalities, the 9600 series offers a rich set of features that enhance productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

One of the standout features of the Avaya 9600 series is its high-resolution graphical display. The intuitive interface with customizable menu options makes it easy for users to navigate through various functions and settings. The color screen enhances visibility and allows for clearer visual communication, essential for today’s fast-paced business environments.

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User personalization is a key aspect of the 9600 series. The phones come with programmable function keys that allow users to customize their setup according to individual preferences and frequently used features. Additionally, the series supports Bluetooth and USB connectivity, enabling users to connect a variety of headsets and accessories for enhanced audio options.

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