Hi Brian,

I did not find the mandatory requirement for the proxy server to proxy also media:

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc3261.txt

Proxy, Proxy Server: An intermediary entity that acts as both a

         server and a client for the purpose of making requests on

         behalf of other clients.  A proxy server primarily plays the

         role of routing, which means its job is to ensure that a

         request is sent to another entity "closer" to the targeted

         user.  Proxies are also useful for enforcing policy (for

         example, making sure a user is allowed to make a call).  A

         proxy interprets, and, if necessary, rewrites specific parts of

         a request message before forwarding it.

So I am still not convinced that I cannot name FreeSWITCH in Bypass Media mode as a PROXY :-)

Because it does all the things described:

1.intermediary entity

2.plays the role of routing

3.its job is to ensure that a request is sent to another entity "closer" to the targeted user

Please pay attention that nothing is written about media here.

Vitalie