AudioCodes mediapack MP-500, User Manual

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Version 5.8 21 October 2009
SIP User's Manual 1. Overview
1 Overview
The MediaPack MP-500 Multi-Service Business Gateway (MSBG) is a networking device
that combines multiple service functions such as a Media Gateway, Session Border
Controller (SBC), Data Router and Firewall, LAN switch, WAN access, Stand Alone
Survivability (SAS) and an integrated general-purpose server.
The device's data routing capabilities supports static and dynamic routing protocols such as
RIP/OSPF and BGP. In addition, the device supports various Ethernet protocols
(PPPoE/L2TP), providing flexibility in connecting to Service Providers.
The device is designed as a secured VoIP and data platform. Enhanced media gateway
security features include, for example, SRTP for media, TLS for SIP control, IPSec for
management. Data security functions include integrated Stateful Firewall, IDS/IPS, SSL for
remote user access and site-to-site VPN. A fully featured enterprise class SBC provides a
secured voice network deployment based on a Back-to-Back User Agent (B2BUA)
implementation.
The device's Stand Alone Survivability (SAS) functionality offers service continuity to
enterprises served by a centralized SIP-based IP-Centrex server or branch offices of
distributed enterprises. SAS enables internal office communication between SIP clients,
along with PSTN fallback in the case of disconnection from the centralized SIP IP-Centrex
server or IP-PBX.
The device also provides an integrated Open Solution Network (OSN) Server module. The
OSN can host a variety of third-party applications such as IP-PBX, Call Center, and
Conferencing.
The device provides Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) and/or Foreign Exchange Office
(FXO) telephony module interfaces, depending on ordered hardware configuration. The
device supports either a combination of four FXS and four FXO port interfaces, or 12 FXS
interfaces only. Therefore, the device can support up to 12 simultaneous VoIP calls.
Each FXS or FXO module provides four analog RJ-11 ports. The FXO module can be used
to connect analog lines of an enterprise's PBX or the PSTN, to the IP network. The FXS
module can be used to connect legacy telephones, fax machines, and modems to the IP
network. Optionally, the FXS module can be connected to the external trunk lines of a PBX.
When deployed with a combination of FXO and FXS modules, the device can be used as a
PBX for Small Office Home Office (SOHO) users, and businesses not equipped with a PBX.
The FXS modules also support the Analog Lifeline feature, enabling an FXS port to connect
directly to the PSTN upon power and/or network failure.
The device is optimized for wire-speed delivery of data, providing up to 12 Ethernet LAN
ports for connecting equipment such as computers and IP phones. These ports support four
Gigabit Ethernet and eight Fast Ethernet interfaces, and provide power over Ethernet (PoE)
capabilities. The MP-500 is equipped with a WAN interface supporting 10/100/1000Base-T
copper for connecting to Service Provider networks
The device allows full management through its HTTP-based embedded Web server. The
user-friendly Web interface allows remote configuration using any standard Web browser
(such as Microsoft™ Internet Explorer™).