Multipoint Control Unit

Multipoint Control Unit

A Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) is a device commonly used to bridge videoconferencing connections.

The Multipoint Control Unit is an endpoint on the LAN that provides the capability for 3 or more terminals and gateways to participate in a multipoint conference. The MCU consists of a mandatory Multipoint Controller (MC) and optional Multipoint Processors (MPs).

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