
Introduction
4 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Gatekeeper Quick Start Guide
Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech’s new MultiVOIP™ Gatekeeper, Model MVP100GK, a
turnkey hardware and software solution that enables network managers and
intranet managers to define and control how H.323 voice traffic is managed
over IP networks. The Gatekeeper is a complementary product to the
MultiVOIP family. The Gatekeeper is an industry-standard mechanism for call
control and routing, basic telephony services, H.323 bandwidth usage control,
total network usage control, and overall system administration and security
policies. It includes fast, easy-to-use interfaces that network managers can
use to modify or update zone configurations when an individual on the
network needs additional services. And, it provides call centers with the
capability to perform needs-based call routing as well as providing a variety of
other automatic call distribution features.
Figure. Gatekeeper
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.
Gatekeeper Basics
Gatekeepers are optional within H.323 networks. However, when they are
present, gateways (voip units) and other network endpoint devices (like
terminals and Multipoint Control Units used in conferences) must use
Gatekeeper services. There are four functions that H.323 Gatekeepers must
provide to the network and many other functions, both standard and
proprietary, that the Gatekeeper may offer to network participants.
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