The Mediatrix® 1102 is a VoIP access device equipped with two FXS ports and two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports. It can connect analog phones or fax machines and legacy PBX and Key Systems to an IP telephony network. Its second Ethernet port connects a PC or a LAN to a wide area network. The Mediatrix 1102 serves as an ideal CPE platform for integration with an existing IP telephony architecture deployed by service providers, carriers or system integrators.
For enterprise, residential and SOHO end-users, the Mediatrix 1102 provides a simple, transparent and cost-effective migration to an IP-based telephony infrastructure without the need to discard existing analog devices. Additionally, by providing IP connectivity to analog CO trunk ports of a PBX, or analog CO line ports of a Key System, the Mediatrix 1102 IP-enables legacy telephone systems and makes IP telephony applications available.
For service providers, carriers and system integrators, the Mediatrix 1102 creates additional revenue-generating opportunities by immediately bringing existing enterprise, residential and SOHO users online to new high-value IP telephony services. Quite simply, the Mediatrix 1102 is an ideal, cost-effective solution for bringing VoIP to the desktop, connecting SOHOs to an existing enterprise IP telephony network and for connecting residential users to a carrier’s or service provider’s IP telephony offering.
The Mediatrix 1102 makes use of existing broadband access equipment to connect to any standards-based VoIP network. In addition to interfacing with legacy telephone systems, the Mediatrix 1102 also interfaces with IP-based telephone systems by connecting analog phones and fax machines to an IP-PBX or IP-Key System. Plus, the Mediatrix 1102 offers full integration with the Mediatrix IP Communication Server to create an end-toend converged enterprise solution
The Mediatrix 1102 is equipped with Central Office quality SLICs (Subscriber Line Interface Circuit) supporting all the BORSCHT (Battery feed, Overvoltage protection, Ringing, Signaling, Coding, Hybrid, Testing) functions and thus meeting most worldwide telephony standards. Station line length can reach up to 450m in the 2-wire “loop start” signaling arrangement.
The FXS ports support On-Hook audio transmission, thus providing many advanced CLASS features such as message waiting indication, Caller-ID FSK transmission and such.
The sinusoidal ringing signal frequency can be modified by software. Typical values range from 20 to 50 Hertz, 20 Hertz being the default frequency. Each port provides its own ring generator and is capable of supplying up to 4 RENs (Ringer Equivalence Number).
Default settings for the FXS ports are such that BellCore/North American standards are met. On request, port settings may be modified to comply with other known international standards. Softwareconfigurable port setting for international requirements is available.
The Mediatrix 1102 can handle G3 fax transmissions at speeds up to 14.4 kbps. Automatic fax mode detection is also available on all ports, as well as Real-Time Fax-Over IP with T.38 protocol stack. Data handling and synchronization formerly T.4 and T.30 protocols, are processed by the embedded DSP and CPU.
Quality of T.38 fax transmissions is dependent upon the system configuration, type of call control system used, type of Mediatrix units deployed, as well as the model of fax machines used. Should some of these conditions be unsatisfactory, performance of T.38 fax transmissions may vary and be reduced below expectations.
The Mediatrix 1102 can be used with analog modems. When configured correctly, modems with high rate capabilities (for instance, V.90) will automatically fall back within the transmission range supported.
Quality of modem transmissions is dependent upon the system configuration, quality of the analog lines, as well as the number of analog-to-digital and digitalto- analog conversions. Modem performance may therefore be reduced below the optimum values stated above.
The Mediatrix 1102 is equipped with a second RJ-45 Ethernet port designed to connect a PC or a LAN.
The Mediatrix 1102 is designed to be a desktop installation and can be wall-mounted as well. The unit is powered by an external 12 Vdc wall plug power supply.
The Mediatrix 1102 supports the SIP signalling protocol as an endpoint entity. It can communicate directly with other endpoints (direct IP call) or register to a SIP call agent should the user request to.
When a number is dialed, the Mediatrix 1102 contacts the IP Communication Server and the server searches through its internal database to translate the dialed number to a corresponding IP address. If there is no match, the server will locate a gateway and place the call on the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Fully Configurable “PSTN-Like” Experience The Mediatrix 1102 generates all the familiar tones commonly heard on a standard telephone network. For example, a dial tone is heard as soon as the handset is lifted. Call progress tones such as ringback and busy are also supported. The Mediatrix 1102 can be configured to accept almost any type of telephone number. For instance, it would be quite simple to configure a network of Mediatrix units to act as a module of a PBX, where users could dial three numbers to reach an extension. It is also very easy to configure the Mediatrix 1102 to behave like the PSTN, for example users can dial “1” and ten numbers when placing a long distance call in North America.
Remote Configuration / Easy Management The Mediatrix 1102 can be integrated seamlessly within an existing administrative environment. SNMP support allows device-related adjustment parameters to be modified and polled remotely. Implementation of a web interface provides user-friendly access to common parameters. Firmware upgrade (CPU and DSP code) and configuration files are downloaded via a TFTP or HTTP server. Auto-provisioning of Mediatrix units is performed with added security through configuration file encryption and HTTP digest authentication.
The Mediatrix 1102 has been designed to support all major industry standards used today, as well as those that will eventually be implemented at a later date. Because of this specific design characteristic, the Mediatrix 1102 can be integrated with existing telephone, fax and LAN/WAN equipment such as bridges, routers and switches.
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