Multi-Tech Systems MVP120 - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the MultiVOIP
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiVOIP User Guide
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the MultiVOIP
The MultiVOIP 100 (Model MVP120) allows analog voice and fax communication over a
traditional IP network. Multi-Tech’s new voice/fax gateway technology allows voice and fax
communication to be transmitted, with no additional expense, over your existing
communications Internet, which has traditionally been data-only. To access this free voice
and fax communication, all you have to do is connect the MVP120 to an FXO PBX port or
PSTN and then to your existing Internet connection. Once configured, the MVP120 allows
voice and fax to travel down the same path as your traditional data communications.
The MVP120 supports the H.323 standards-based protocol enabling your MVP120 to
participate in real-time conferencing with other third-party VOIP Gateways or endpoints that
support the H.323 protocol (such as Microsoft NetMeeting
® ). The H.323 standard defines
how endpoints make and receive calls, how endpoints negotiate a common set of audio and
data capabilities, how information is formatted and sent over the network, and how endpoints
communicate with their respective Gatekeepers. Gatekeeper software is optional and if
present in a network, it typically resides on a designated PC. It acts as the central point for all
calls within its zone and provides call control services to all registered endpoints. In addition,
Gatekeepers can perform bandwidth management through support for Bandwidth Request,
Confirm, and Reject messages.
Note: A zone consists of all H.323 endpoints that are under the Gatekeeper’s control.
The MVP120 is designed with one FXO voice/fax channel, a 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN
interface, and a command port for configuration.
System management is provided through the command port using bundled Windows ®
software which provides easy-to-use configuration menus and a comprehensive Help
system.
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MultiVOIP 100 Series - Model MVP120