Abbreviations and Specialized Terms Alphabetical Reference
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Abbreviations and Specialized Terms
You will find more information in the relevant literature on the Network
Techn o logy a n d Æ VoIP.
Canonical Format
The canonical format is an international standardisation of call numbers. In
order for to be able to dial these numbers correctly, the dialing rules (con-
version information) must be defined.
Example of a station number in canonical format:
CORNET IP TS
This Siemens routing protocol is based on existing protocols, such as,
H.323, MGCP, Megaco or the RTP protocol and includes signaling and con-
trol functions necessary for IP telephony.
DHCP
Abbreviation for "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol".
The dynamic assignment of IP addresses to the subscribers of an IP net-
work with the help of a central DHCP server.
DLS
Abbreviation for„Deployment License Service“.
DLS is a HiPath Management Application for Administration of Workpoints
(optiPoint-Telephones und optiClient-Installations) in a HiPath- and non-Hi-
Path-Network.
DNS
Abbreviation for "Domain Name System".
Internet service for the conversion of voice address names into Æ IP ad-
dress.
E.164
Standardization of telephone numbers according to the International Tele-
phone Number Plan of ITU with a maximum of 15 digits. Usually assem-
bled from the following components: Country Reference Number (CC,
Country Code), Place Reference Number (NDC, National Destination
Code) and Subscriber Number (SN, Subscriber Number).
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Extension number
Local District Code
Station number
Local Area Code
Local Country Code