Features Overview - Viking E-10-IP Product Manual

Product manual (24 pages)

Table of Contents

Client: A computer or device that makes use of a server. As an example, the client might request a particular file from the server.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. In this procedure the network server or router takes note of a client's MAC address and assigns an

IP address to allow the client to communicate with other devices on the network.

DNS Server: A DNS (Domain Name System) server translates domain names (ie: www.vikingelectronics.com) into an IP address.

Ethernet: Ethernet is the most commonly used LAN technology. An ethernet Local Area Network typically uses twisted pair wires to achieve trans-

mission speeds up to 1Gbps.

Host: A computer or device connected to a network.

Host Name: A host name is a label assigned to a device connected to a computer network that is used to identify the device in various forms of

network communication.

Hosts File: A file stored in a computer that lists host names and their corresponding IP addresses with the purpose of mapping addresses to hosts

or vice versa.

Internet: A worldwide system of computer networks running on IP protocol which can be accessed by individual computers or networks.

IP: Internet Protocol is the set of communications conventions that govern the way computers communicate on networks and on the Internet.

IP Address: This is the address that uniquely identifies a host on a network.

LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a network connecting computers and other devices within an office or building.

Lease: The amount of time a DHCP server reserves an address it has assigned. If the address isn't used by the host for a period of time, the lease

can expire and the address can be assigned to another host.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address, also called a hardware address or physical address, is a unique address

assigned to a device at the factory. It resides in the device's memory and is used by routers to send network traffic to the correct IP address. You

can find the MAC address of your E-10/20/30-IP phone printed on a white label on the top surface of the PoE LAN port.

Router: A device that forwards data from one network to another. In order to send information to the right location, routers look at IP Address, MAC

Address and Subnet Mask.

Server: A computer or device that fulfills requests from a client. This could involve the server sending a particular file requested by the client.

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Is a signaling communications protocol, widely used for controlling multimedia communication sessions such

as voice and video calls over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The protocol defines the messages that are sent between endpoints, which govern

establishment, termination and other essential elements of a call.

Static IP Address: A static IP Address has been assigned manually and is permanent until it is manually removed. It is not subject to the Lease

limitations of a Dynamic IP Address assigned by the DHCP Server.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A WAN is a network comprising a large geographical area like a state or country. The largest WAN is the Internet.

IMPORTANT: Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both the AC

outlet and the telephone line. It is recommended that a surge protector be installed to protect against such surges.

Green Unit Status LED

Yellow Network Status LED:

Lights steady to indicate power

and data link. Blinks to indicate

network activity.

3 Gel-Filled Butt

Connectors (included)

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