SIST-TS TS 101 332 V4.1.1:2004
(Main)Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 4; Interface Protocol Requirements Definition; TIPHON Extended H.248/MEGACO Package (EMP) Specification; ICF Control over Reference Point
General Information
- Abstract
MEGACO Package implementing TIPHON reference points T2 and I3. The purpose of this H.248/MEGACO package is to extend the currently available standard packages to allow control of Quality of Service and Media Firewall functions using the H.248/MEGACO protocol. It complements the Release 4 H.248/MEGACO Technology Mapping for Reference Point N.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
Overview
SIST-TS TS 101 332 V4.1.1:2004, published by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), defines interface protocol requirements for the Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) initiative, Release 4. This standard specifies the TIPHON Extended H.248/MEGACO Package (EMP), introducing mechanisms for controlling Quality of Service (QoS) and media firewall functions over reference points T2 and I3 within telecommunications networks. It extends current H.248/MEGACO standards to improve interoperability and network security in Voice over IP (VoIP) and telephony systems.
By leveraging the H.248/MEGACO protocol, the standard supports detailed media gateway control, enabling enhanced capabilities for Internet Protocol-based telecommunication networks. This complements TIPHON Release 4's technology mapping for Reference Point N, fostering broader protocol harmonization and efficient network operations.
Key Topics
- TIPHON architecture reference points: Focus on T2 and I3 for interface specification and control.
- H.248/MEGACO protocol: Specifies the extension and usage of H.248/MEGACO for media gateway control and network functions.
- Middlebox control: Introduces the EMP package for managing firewalls and other middleboxes to enable advanced QoS and security features.
- Quality of Service (QoS) management: Allows network elements to enforce traffic shaping and rate limiting using properties such as token rate and interface identification.
- Media Firewall (MIDCOM) functions: Enhances security by providing methods for controlling media flows and filtering using pin-hole and token bucket mechanisms.
- Protocol interoperability: Ensures compatibility between VoIP, telephony, and IP-based network services through standardized interfaces.
Applications
The TIPHON Extended H.248/MEGACO Package defined in this standard is essential in several scenarios:
- VoIP Security and QoS: Service providers can use the EMP package to dynamically manage firewall pin-holes and control bandwidth allocation for voice streams, improving call quality and protecting against unauthorized access.
- Carrier-grade telephony gateways: Facilitates reliable and standards-compliant operation of media gateways in multi-vendor and multi-network environments.
- Network address and port translation: Addresses situations with overlapping IP ranges by supporting multiple logical interfaces and providing address selection per flow, which is crucial for seamless communication between private and public domains.
- Real-time traffic management: Enables granular traffic control for applications requiring low latency and high availability, such as unified communications and video conferencing platforms.
- Interconnect Function (ICF) integration: Ensures seamless operation of interconnect functions as middleboxes, applying QoS policies and firewall rules to manage cross-network media flows.
- Monitoring and statistics: Provides advanced reporting on packet and octet discards, assisting network operators in performance optimization and security event detection.
By supporting these applications, the standard enhances the operational efficiency, scalability, and robustness of next-generation IP and telecommunications networks.
Related Standards
For holistic protocol implementation and further interoperability, the following standards are closely related:
- ETSI TS 101 885: TIPHON Release 3; Technology Mapping of TIPHON reference point N to H.248/MEGACO protocol.
- IETF RFC 3015: Megaco Protocol Version 1.0 - foundational for H.248/MEGACO operations.
- IETF RFC 2216: Network Element Service Specification Template - relevant for token bucket and QoS property definitions.
- IETF RFC 2234: Augmented BNF for Syntax Specifications - underpinning formal syntax definitions used in the package.
- MIDCOM Framework Draft: Guidance on middlebox communications architectures.
Organizations and engineers implementing TIPHON and next-generation VoIP solutions should consult these documents in parallel with SIST-TS TS 101 332 V4.1.1:2004 to achieve protocol compliance, interoperability, and optimal network performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST-TS TS 101 332 V4.1.1:2004 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 4; Interface Protocol Requirements Definition; TIPHON Extended H.248/MEGACO Package (EMP) Specification; ICF Control over Reference Point". This standard covers: MEGACO Package implementing TIPHON reference points T2 and I3. The purpose of this H.248/MEGACO package is to extend the currently available standard packages to allow control of Quality of Service and Media Firewall functions using the H.248/MEGACO protocol. It complements the Release 4 H.248/MEGACO Technology Mapping for Reference Point N.
MEGACO Package implementing TIPHON reference points T2 and I3. The purpose of this H.248/MEGACO package is to extend the currently available standard packages to allow control of Quality of Service and Media Firewall functions using the H.248/MEGACO protocol. It complements the Release 4 H.248/MEGACO Technology Mapping for Reference Point N.
SIST-TS TS 101 332 V4.1.1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.020 - Telecommunications in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON)
Release 4; Interface Protocol Requirements Definition; TIPHON Extended
H.248/MEGACO Package (EMP) Specification; ICF Control over Reference Point
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TS 101 332 Version 4.1.1
ICS:
33.020 Telekomunikacije na splošno Telecommunications in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
Technical Specification
Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization
Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 4;
Interface Protocol Requirements Definition;
TIPHON Extended H.248/MEGACO
Package (EMP) Specification;
ICF Control over Reference Point
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Reference
DTS/TIPHON-03027R4
Keywords
H.248, IP, MEGACO, network, protocol,
telephony, VoIP
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Introduction .4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definition.6
4 Middlebox Package.6
4.1 Properties.6
4.2 Events.7
4.3 Signals.7
4.4 Statistics.7
4.5 Procedures.8
5 Formal syntax.8
Annex A (informative): Bibliography.9
History .10
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Foreword
This Technical Specification (TS) has been produced by ETSI Project Telecommunications and Internet Protocol
Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON).
Introduction
The purpose of this H.248/MEGACO package is to extend the currently available standard packages to allow control of
Quality of Service and Media Firewall functions using the H.248/MEGACO protocol. It complements the Release 4
H.248/MEGACO Technology Mapping for Reference Point N (see TS 101 885 [1]).
ETSI
SCN Plane
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1 Scope
The present document is applicable to TIPHON reference point I3 and provides a H.248/MEGACO Package for use in
implementing the relevant interface.
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