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Record 1 2007-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telecommunications Switching
DEF

Any device, such as a circuit switch, IP [Internet Protocol] gateway, or channel bank that converts data from the format required for one type of network to the format required for another.

OBS

The terms "media gateway" and "VoIP gateway" are often used synonymously; however, the "VoIP gateway" is used only for voice communication, whereas the "media gateway" is used for other types of media as well (video for example).

OBS

VoIP : voice over Internet Protocol.

Key term(s)
  • voice over Internet Protocol gateway

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Commutation (Télécommunications)
DEF

Passerelle qui convertit le format du média fourni par un type de réseau de façon qu'il soit accepté par un autre type de réseau.

Spanish

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