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Chapter 3 Managing ITP Networks Using SGM
Working with Signaling Points
Configuration Data Tab: Description
To view descriptive information for the selected signaling point, select the
Configuration Data tab.
The Description sub-section contains a description of the signaling point. If the
signaling point has no description, this sub-section is blank.
Configuration Data Tab: Point Code
To view point code information for the selected signaling point, select the
Configuration Data tab.
The Point Code sub-section displays the following information for the selected
signaling point:
• Point Code—Primary point code of the signaling point.
• Variant—SS7 protocol variant. Valid variants are:
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ANSI
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China
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ITU
• Network Indicator—Determines the type of call that is being placed. Valid
values are:
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National—National-bound call. SGM routes national calls through the
national network.
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NationalSpare—National-bound call, used in countries in which more
than one carrier can share a point code. In those countries, networks are
differentiated by the Network Indicator.
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International—International-bound call. SGM forwards
international-bound calls to an STP pair that acts as an international
gateway.
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InternationalSpare—International-bound call, used in countries in
which more than one carrier can share a point code. In those countries,
networks are differentiated by the Network Indicator.
• Network Name—Name of the network associated with the signaling point.