Cisco Systems ATA 188, ATA 186 manual Preface, Objectives, Audience

Preface

This preface includes the following sections:

•Objectives, page ix

•Audience, page ix

•Organization and Use, page x

•Conventions, page x

•Related Documentation, page xiv

•Obtaining Documentation, page xv

•Obtaining Technical Assistance, page xvi

•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page xviii

Objectives

This guide describes how to install, cable, and configure the Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 for use on a Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) network. Included are configuration steps for network parameters, standard services, supplementary services, and MGCP protocol-specific services. This guide also includes reference information for all configuration methods, call-flows, and safety.

This guide does not cover information related to the implementation of an MGCP Voice over IP (VoIP) network.

Audience

This guide is intended for service providers and network administrators who administer VoIP services using the Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188. The tasks described in this guide are not intended for end users of the Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188. Many of these tasks impact the ability of the

Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 to function on the network, and require an understanding of IP networking and telephony concepts.

Cisco ATA 186 and Cisco ATA 188 Analog Telephone Adaptor Administrator’s Guide for MGCP (version 3.0)

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