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Embedded Gatekeeper MultiVOIP User Guide

The basic function of directing calls to specified endpoints is done differently in gatekeeper-controlled systems than in systems controlled only by phonebooks. Phonebooks use “destination patterns” like area codes and local prefixes to route calls to specific endpoints. When gatekeepers perform this directive function, they do so by using “services,” which one configures in

the Gatekeeper Services screen.

Suppose a voip system consists of three endpoints in three different cities all having different area codes. If this voip system were controlled only by phonebooks, three different destination patterns (at least) would be needed; if controlled by a gatekeeper, three different services (at least) would be needed.

Matched Settings in Gatekeeper, Phonebook, & Tech Config Screens. Generally, gatekeeper-equipped MultiVOIP units should be configured in this order:

1.Technical Configuration (setup for IP, voice/fax, telephony, etc.)

2.Phonebook Configuration (destination patterns, RAS settings, etc.)

3.Gatekeeper Configuration (listing endpoints, setting up services)

Also, generally, it’s best to configure the gatekeeper-equipped MultiVOIP as fully as possible before configuring other gateways in the system. This is so because certain parameters that describe the gatekeeper unit must be entered the configuration screens of the ordinary voip gateway units.

Furthermore and very importantly, several settings needed in the

Gatekeeper Existing Endpoints screen and in the

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