A Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) is a Voice over Internet Protocol system used to handle the exchange of information and the management of a multimedia conference session. The exchange of information, known as signaling, is responsible for connecting, controlling and terminating sessions. Therefore, an MGCP protocol is used to set up, maintain and end calls between multiple points.
Citel PBXgateways are installed at the central PBX location, and EXTenders are deployed at branch offices, call centers, or at home offices over managed IP connections, DSL, cable, or analog circuits