Siemens HIPATH V1.2.33 - Manual (Page 76)

Abbreviations and Technical Terms
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Mask
The subnet mask classifies networks as A, B, and C networks. Each class
is associated with a subnet mask that hides the relevant bits. 255.0.0.0 for
class A, 255.255.0.0 for class B, and 255.255.255.0 for class C. There are
254
Æ IP Addresss available in a class C network, for example.
MAC
Abbreviation of "Medium Access Control Address."
A 48-bit address which is the unique, world-wide identification for every
terminal (for example
Æ IP telephone or network card) in a network.
MCU
An MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) is used to set up a conference between
three or more remote subscribers. The MCU is a type of "star distributor"
that interconnects the terminals ("commercial systems").
MIB
Abbreviation of "Management Information Base."
Database that contains descriptions and error messages for devices and
functions in a network.
MoH
The file contains the Music on Hold.
Outbound Proxy
The "outbound proxy" is usually a SIP Æ Proxy. This means that you con-
figure either a client, a telephone or software which uses this proxy server
for all SIP sessions. This procedure is similar to that for configuring a proxy
server for your Internet connection.
Password
For information on the default setting, please see the various optiPoint
user manuals.
Password Meaning
User Password Protects the user-specific settings on the op-
tiPoint phone.
Administrator Password Protects against unauthorized access to the
administration area ("Configuration" and "Di-
agnostic").
FTP Password Protects against unauthorized access to the
Æ FTP server for data transmission
(for example downloading firmware).