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DNS
Domain Name System
Hierarchical system that permits the assignment of
names that are easier to note. This assignment has to be managed by a local
DNS server in each (W)LAN. The local DNS server determines the IP address, if
necessary by enquiring about superordinate DNS servers and other local DNS
servers on the Internet.
You can specify the IP address of the primary/secondary DNS server.
See also: DynDNS.
Domain name
Name of one (or several) Web server(s) on the Internet (e.g. gigaset.net).
The domain name is assigned to the relevant IP address by DNS.
DSCP
Differentiated Service Code Point
See Quality of Service
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line
Data transfer technology that allows Internet access with, for e.g.
over a conventional telephone line. Preconditions: DSL modem and the appro-
priate service offered by the Internet provider.
DSLAM
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
The DSLAM is a switch cabinet in an exchange at which all subscriber connec-
tors converge.
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Another description for dual tone multi-frequency dialling (DTMF).
Dynamic IP address
A dynamic IP address is assigned to a network component automatically via
DHCP. The dynamic IP address for a network component can change every
time it registers or at certain time intervals.
See also:
DynDNS
Dynamic DNS
Domain names and IP addresses are assigned via DNS. For
addresses
of a network component with a dynamic IP address as a
net. DynDNS ensures that a service can always be addressed on the Internet
under the same
(QoS).
Static IP address
this service is enhanced with "Dynamic DNS". This permits the use
Domain name irrespective of the current IP address.
Glossary
IP addresses to Domain
1.5 Mbps,
Dynamic IP
Server on the Inter-
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