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Embedded Gatekeeper MultiVOIP User Guide

Introduction to Embedded Gatekeeper

This chapter describes how to configure and manage the MultiVOIP Gatekeeper software. The software comes pre-installed on the specially-equipped analog MultiVOIP units, MVP210G, MVP410G, and MVP810G. With gatekeeper functionality, network managers can define and control the flow of H.323 voice traffic across the IP network. In this chapter, we will present both a general description of how gatekeepers work and very specific information on how MultiTech’s embedded gatekeeper units operate. In cases where the actual gatekeeper functionality implemented in the current software release differs from theoretically possible gatekeeper functionality, the differences will be noted (i.e., we describe some gatekeeper functionality that will only become available in a later software release and note all such cases).

A gatekeeper unit controls a “zone” on the IP network. (In fact, that is how a H.323 zone is defined; as the set of endpoints controlled by a gatekeeper.) One gatekeeper unit is needed to control a single zone. Therefore, when gatekeeper control is used, it’s not necessary that all voip gateways within the system should be gatekeeper equipped – only one per zone is needed.

Network managers can configure, monitor, and manage the activity of registered network endpoints (including voip gateway units like the MVP210G/410G/810G). They can set policies and control bandwidth usage, thus customizing their network for better advantage.

Gatekeeper facilitates interoperability between PBX dial plans and IP-based terminals. With it, call centers can route calls on the basis of need and implement other automatic call distribution features, as well.

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