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Glossary
The IP address is made up of the network number and the number of the Network sub-
scribers (e.g. phone). Depending on the Subnet mask, the front one, two or three parts
make up the network number and the rest of the IP address addresses the network com-
ponent. The network number of all the components in any one network must be iden-
tical.
IP addresses can be assigned automatically with DHCP (dynamic IP addresses) or manu-
ally (static IP addresses).
See also: DHCP.
IP pool range
Range of IP addresses that the DHCP server can use to assign dynamic IP addresses.
L
LAN
Local Area Network
Network with a restricted physical range. A LAN can be wireless (WLAN) and/or wired.
Local IP address
The local or private IP address is the address for a network component in the local net-
work (LAN). The network operator can assign any address he or she wants. Devices that
act as a link from a local network to the Internet (gateway or router) have a public and
a private IP address.
See also IP address.
Local SIP Port
See SIP port/Local SIP port.
M
MAC address
Media Access Control Address
Hardware address by means of which each network device (e.g. network card, switch,
phone) can be uniquely identified worldwide. It consists of 6 parts (hexadecimal num-
bers) separated by a "-" (e.g. 00-90-65-44-00-3A).
The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed.
Mbps
Million bits per second
Unit of the transmission speed in a network.
MRU
Maximum Receive Unit
Defines the maximum user data volume within a data packet.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
Defines the maximum length of a data packet that can be carried over the network at a
time.
Music on hold
Music on hold
Music that is played while you are on a Consultation call or Toggling. The waiting par-
ticipant hears music while on hold.
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