MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 | Issue 1 |
Network Reference | August 1998 |
1 Introduction | Page |
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Introduction
This chapter describes the terminology and concepts that you should understand before you plan and maintain a networked system. It includes the following topics:
■Networking Concepts. In simple terms, explains what private communications networks are, the benefits they offer organizations, and fundamental concepts such as tandem switching and tandem trunking.
■Tandem Switching and Tandem Trunking. Expands on the definitions of tandem trunking and tandem switching by showing simple examples of how these features are put into practice in different private network configurations using different types of lines/trunks.
■Uniform Dial Plan (UDP). Introduces the feature that allows system managers in a private network to set up a dial plan for reaching extensions at remote networked systems.
■Centralized Voice Messaging. (Release 6.1 and later systems.) Adds the capabilities of a centralized VMS/AA in a MERLIN LEGEND Communications system private network.
