TIPTEL 822XT, Installation Instructions Manual

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Mbps Megabits per second. Measuring unit for data transfer rate (bandwidth) e.g. in
networks.
multipoint
interface
This type of connection is known as multipoint interface. It enables the
parallel connection of up to eight terminals to one S0 bus.
DTMF Dialling process where the dialling information is transmitted via a tone
sequence.
MSN Message switching network. Also called multiple subscriber number. On a
multipoint interface, up to 10 random subscriber numbers can be allocated
for a basic line. The assignment of these MSNs to the terminals must be
programmed in the terminals by the user.
NAT, PAT NAT / PAT (Network Address Translation / Port Address Translation) is a
method of assigning one or more public addresses to several computers with
private IP addresses. The procedure is frequently also called IP
masquerading.
Extension The extension is the physical connection to which the analogue or ISDN
terminals are connected. An extension can be assigned to several
subscribers.
Network Connection of several computers and other communication devices with the
aim of allowing several users to access such common resources as files,
printers etc.
NT Network termination: Network connection at which the network operator’s
connecting cable ends and the building’s installation begins (also referred to
as NTBA).
PIN Short for Personal Identification Number. Certain sensitive features can be
protected by a PIN.
Port Input/output channel on a network computer on which TCP/IP is executed.
Various Internet applications require certain ports for communication.
PPP Point-to-Point-Protocol Standard protocol that provides connections, e.g. via
telephone networks.
Programming tone Special tone indicating to the user that he/she is in the programming mode.
protocol
Rules for transmitting and receiving data.
S
0
-Bus An S0 bus (also known as ISDN bus) is the series switching of up to 12
wiring boxes for ISDN terminals via a 4-core cable connected to the telephone
system. The connected terminal can be configured in any manner and a
maximum of 8 terminals can be connected to one bus.