Configuring media termination points
Media termination points (MTPs) describes a type of device that is generally used when two end points cannot speak a common protocol. For example, a Media Termination Point can be used to transcode G.711 u-law to a-law and vice versa. Media Termination Point devices are commonly required for DTMF conversion with third party fax servers.
Getting ready
This recipe assumes the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming App service has been enabled as described in the Software Conference Bridge recipe of this chapter.
How to do it...
To configure a hardware Media Termination Point, perform the following:
- Navigate to the Media Termination Point page (Media Resources | Media Termination Point).
- Click on Add New to add a new Media Termination Point.
- There is only one option for Media Termination Point Type, that is, Cisco IOS Enhanced Software Media Termination Point.
- Specify the Media Termination Point Name. This is the name as configured on the IOS device.
- Select an appropriate Device Pool:
- Click on Save.
How it works...
Media termination points are utilized as needed and instructed by the Unified Communications Manager. They must be configured as part of a media resource group to be utilized.
There's more...
In addition to hardware media termination points, the Unified Communications Manager software provides support for software media termination points. These are automatically created when the system is installed. They are active when the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming App service is activated.