CCVP GWGK Quick Reference Sheets

Gatekeepers

In the VoIP world of H.323, the GK plays a vital role if included in the network. The use of a GK is optional; if chosen, the GK must perform certain functions. Gatekeepers act like the brains in an H.323 network. They provide network access, bandwidth management, address translation, accounting, and dial plans. Gatekeepers allow the simple configurations of the majority of devices on your network, while requiring only a few devices to hold the majority of configurations. This architecture keeps call routing, security, and administration centralized to a few devices. Because the network only has a handful of devices that need to be configured when changes occur, the likelihood of errors is diminished.

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