Auerswald COMpact 3000 analog Operating Manual page 591

Glossary
Terminology and Functions
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MAC Address
A MAC address (Media Access Control) is a special unique hardware address specified for
each individual single network card used in the whole world. This means that the network card
unique and can be controlled without any problems and detected by the network The IP
addresses on the TCP/IP network are always mapped to the respective MAC address.
MSN
An ISDN point-to-multipoint connection is reachable under multiple telephone numbers, the
MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) or multiple subscriber numbers. The MSN is the part of the
telephone number without a local prefix.
Multi-path Call Forwarding
Multi-path call forwarding is used to signal external calls, in addition to call distribution for an
internal or an external telephone number, e.g., on a mobile phone. Multi-path call forwarding is
also executed if the "main telephone number" is, for example, busy. It is not executed when call
forwarding for external numbers is enabled.
Music on Hold and Announcement
When transferring a call or in the case of a query call, a communication partner waiting in the
background hears music on hold from the PBX, perhaps with an announcement played over
the music.
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