Multi-Tech Systems Multivoip Model Mvp400/800 Voice/fax Over Ip Networks User Guide

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Appendix C - Regulatory Information
Class A Statement
FCC Part 15
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance...

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FCC Part 68 Telecom
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
On the outside surface of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN). If requested, this information
must be provided to the telephone company.
2. As indicated below, the suitable jack (Universal Service Order Code connecting arrangement) for
this equipment is shown. If...

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Canadian Limitations Notice
Ringer Equivalence Number
Notice: The ringer equivalence number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an
indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a phone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the ringer equivalence numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies...

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Glossary 

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Access:   The T1 line element made up of two pairs of wire that the phone company brings to the customer premises. The Access portion
ends with a connection at the local telco (LEC or RBOC).
Accunet Spectrum of Digital Services (ASDS):   The AT&T 56 Kbps leased (private) line service. Similar to services of MCI and Sprint.
ASDS is available in nx56/64 Kbps, where n=1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12.
ACK (ACKnowledgement code) (pronounced ack):  A communications code sent from a...

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Bell Operating Companies (BOC): The family of corporations created during the divestiture of AT&T. BOCs are independent companies
which service a specific region of the US. Also called Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs).
Bell Pub 41450:  The Bell publication defining requirements for data format conversion, line conditioning, and termination for direct DDS
connection.
Bell Pub 62310:  The Bell publication defining requirements for data format conversion, line conditioning, and...

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Circuit-switched Network:  A technology used by the PSTN that allocates a pair of conductors for the exclusive use of one communication
path. Circuit switching allows multiple conversations on one talk path only if the end-users multiplex the signals prior to transmission.
Circuit switching:  The temporary connection of two or more communications channels using a fixed, non-shareable path through the
network. Users have full use of the circuit until the connection is...

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Device driver:  Software that controls how a computer communicates with a device, such as a printer or mouse.
Digital Cross-connect System (DCS):The CO device which splits and redistributes the T1 bandwidth. the DCS takes time slots from
various T1 lines and alters them to provide the needed connectivity. DCS connections are made with software at an administrators
workstation.
Digital Data:  Information represented by discrete values or conditions (contrast Analog Data).
Digital Loopback:  A...

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Exchange Area:  A geographical area with a single uniform  set of charges (tariffs), approved by a regulatory group, for phone services. Calls
between any two points within an exchange area are local calls. See also Digital PBX, PBX.
Exchange Termination (ET):  The carriers local exchange switch. Contrast with Loop Termination - LT.
Explicit Congestion Management:  The method used in frame relay to notify the terminal equipment that the network is overly busy. The
use of...