VoIP Network Elements Flashcards
IP phone
An IP phone is a telephone with an integrated Ethernet connection.
Call agent
For example, when a
user dials a number from an IP phone, the call agent analyzes the dialed digits and
determines how to route the call toward the destination.
Gateway
the gateway on the right interconnects a traditional PBX with a VoIP network.
PBX
A Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is a privately owned telephone switch
traditionally used in corporate telephony systems.
Analog phone
An analog phone is a traditional telephone,
SIP
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling, setup, and management protocol
used with voice and video sessions over IP networks.
RTP
RTP Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) is a protocol that carries voice (and interactive
video).