
Porta SIP
System Concepts
PortaSIP Components
Back-To-Back User Agent
(B2BUA Vovida)
SIP Express Router
(SER)
Porta
RTP
Proxy
Media
Server
RADIUS
Client
RADIUS
Client
Porta Proprietary
RADIUS
SIP UA SIP UA
SIP
RTP
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PortaSIP consists of the following main components:
• SIP Proxy Server (SIP Express Router on the diagram): The SIP
Proxy Server performs a number of functions, such registering
SIP telephones, dealing with NAT issues, etc.
• Back-To-Back User Agent (B2BUA): The B2BUA SIP-based
logical entity can receive and process INVITE messages as a SIP
User Agent Server (UAS). It also acts as a SIP User Agent Client
(UAC), determining how the request should be answered and how
to initiate outbound calls. Unlike a SIP proxy server, the B2BUA
maintains the complete call state. Integrating B2BUA with
PortaSIP ensures that every call made between endpoints (off-net,
on-net, etc.) is authorized, authenticated and billed. The system is
also able to provide “Debit” billing (i.e. to disconnect a call if the
account balance falls below zero).
• RTP Proxy: The RTP Proxy is an optional component used to
ensure a proper media stream flow from one SIP telephone to
another when one or both of them are behind a NAT firewall.
• Media Server: The Media Server is used to play a number of short
voice prompts to an SIP user when an error occurs, such as zero
balance, invalid password, and so on.
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