Learn E911 terminology:
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C
The process by which a call is forwarded from its source to its intended destination.
Product offered by Cisco Unified Communications Manager that ensures emergency calls are sent to the correct PSAP with the caller's relevant information (Cisco.com).
Service offered by Cisco that provides reliable, secure, and manageable call control and session management (Cisco.com).
D
A dispatchable location refers to not only the street address of the caller, but more specific information such as a room number, floor number, or any other relevant information that may help a first responder locate the caller.
A database of records about domain names that is distributed globally (NENA.org).
The process of connecting each caller to the right destination at the right time.
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F
An independent agency of the U.S. Government that regulates communications in the forms of radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC is responsible for passing Kari's Law and the Ray Baum Act (NENA.org).
I
A unique address that identifies a specific device on a network.
An organization that provides access to the internet for various clients.
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A phone system comprised of hardware and software usually located in large organization settings, such as offices, hotels, and agencies (NENA.org).
N
A method of mapping multiple local addresses to a public address before information is transfered (CompTIA.org).
P
An intermediary between a client and a server where the client is asking for a resource from the server (NENA.org).
The point at which emergency calls from either a landline or cell phone are received.
A network of communication lines that creates paths between different endpoints and allows telephones around the world to communicate with each other (NENA.org).
R
A protocol used to transport various forms of media over IP networks with time restrictions (NENA.org).
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T
Allows applications to exchange data by maintaining network conversation. It is often coupled with the IP as they both work together (TechTarget.com)
Protocol that provides security for communications over a network. Often referred to as the successor of SSL.
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A group of devices that all appear to be on the same LAN regardless of their physical location (Techopedia.com)
A private network that is established on top of a public network in order to transfer data securely.
Protocol that allows voice calls to be delivered by means of IP networks (NENA.org)
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