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MultiVOIP Gatekeeper Software Guide 1 Introduction
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Introduction
This manual describes how to configure and manage the MultiVOIP Gatekeeper
software. The software comes pre-installed on the Multi-Tech MultiVOIP™ Gatekeeper,
Model MVPGK1.
The MultiVOIP™ Gatekeeper is a complementary product to Multi-Tech’s MVP200
two- channel, MVP400 four-channel, and MVP800 eight-channel voice-over-IP
gateways. It provides network managers with the power to define and control how
H.323 voice traffic is managed over IP networks.
With the MultiVOIP GateKeeper, network managers have the ability to configure,
monitor, and manage the activity of registered network endpoints. In addition,
managers can set policies and control network resources, such as bandwidth usage, to
ensure optimal implementation.
It also provides intranet managers with interoperability between PBX dial plans and
IP-based terminals . And, it provides call centers with the ability to perform needs-
based call routing and a variety of other automatic call distribution features.
Features
• Easy to use
The MultiVOIP Gatekeeper manages a “zone,” which is a collection of MultiVOIP
gateways or other H.323 devices. Within each zone, the MultiVOIP Gatekeeper
supports up to 20 default concurrent calls and 300 default registered endpoints.
(Up to 1000 concurrent calls can be obtained by purchasing additional licenses, and
up to 5000 registered endpoints can be obtained by adjusting the memory
configuration.) Multiple gatekeepers can be configured to support several zones.
The MultiVOIP Gatekeeper uses an intuitive graphical user interface to provide a
simple way to interact with the gatekeeper. End-users can communicate using
aliases (phone numbers) eliminating the need to remember complicated network
addresses. Simple prefixes are used to access gatekeeper services such as call
forward and out-of-zone dialing.
• Easy to Control
With the MultiVOIP Gatekeeper, the following parameters can be defined by the
network manager:
• Network parameters
Maximum number of calls or registrations; maximum total bandwidth; upper
bandwidth used per call; and frequency of sending information request (IRR)
“keep alive” messages.
• Gatekeeper parameters
Gatekeeper registration policies; routing options; alias resolution policies; and
endpoint permissions.
• Gatekeeper services
Built-in services such as call forward, zones and exit zone; and customer services.